Real Estate

Straight from the agent: Our real estate roundtable for 2014

(South Jamesport) Credit: Grant Parpan
South Jamesport (Credit: Grant Parpan)

Do you find buyers are looking for agents to work with or are they going direct to the listing agent through the Internet?

Bagshaw: I see both, but I believe more buyers are working with one agent who they are comfortable with.

Thomas: Many more buyers are realizing they have a choice to work with agents that represent them as opposed to a listing agent who works for the seller. Some buyers think they will get a better deal if they work with the listing agent. Then they don’t really understand representation or it was not properly explained to them.

Cibulski: I find an equal balance. It starts with the personality and goals of the buyer.Some seek out buyer agency representation because they are looking in an unfamiliar area and want an agent who is advocating on their behalf.

Clarry: I see a mixture of both. And friends recommendations are always big.