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Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I've always been a listing agent.... worked buyers during my first year in the business.... caught on quickly that more money can be made as a listing agent....and then I found new construction.... eventually, that was all I wanted to list.... 

Dec 05, 2015 07:27 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,398
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Always favored listings to buyers. More control of my time and more productive use of it

Dec 05, 2015 09:15 PM
Rainmaker
4,333,761
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

We are both, but it seems this year we worked with more buyers than sellers.

Dec 05, 2015 08:15 PM
Rainer
42,670
Fred Hafdelin
Weichert Realtors - Mountain Lakes, NJ

Im more of a listing Agent but I do think a buyers agent is just as important for a Buyer who can be a babe in the woods sometimes. Filling out the paperwork is just one of the functions of a good Buyers Agent. They negotiate,advise and have the experience, that most Buyers do not have, to keep the Buyers out of trouble in a transaction. 

Dec 05, 2015 08:01 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I don't know how or when it happened, but suddenly I am a buyers agent...

Dec 05, 2015 01:26 PM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Debbie,
It varies back and forth. I try to work with the best clients or those who need help so I take the clients as they come.

Dec 05, 2015 11:10 AM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I'm really about 50/50. In my area we do everything. I even have commercial listings. 

Dec 05, 2015 08:48 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

It shifts from year to year according to market conditions. During 2015, I was more of a listing agent.

Dec 05, 2015 08:26 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I run 50/50 most of the time

Dec 05, 2015 07:35 AM
Rainer
231,224
Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

both....but thats because we have to buy before we can sell :)  but i prefer listing and selling..but we need buyers to complete the circle lol

Dec 05, 2015 07:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

A buyer's Agent!

Dec 05, 2015 01:11 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Right now listing agent.  I do enjoy working with both.

Dec 05, 2015 12:49 PM
Rainer
71,994
Jack Wickham
Clarksville, TN
Building with Integrity

I always liked working with buyers when I was actively selling. I liked seeing their excitement.

Dec 05, 2015 12:29 PM
Rainmaker
2,390,620
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I've been very fortunate to have a great balance Debbie Reynolds .

Dec 05, 2015 11:11 AM
Rainmaker
530,966
Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Neither -- I am concentrating on referrals and consulting.  I love to  place referrals in other countries for the clients of agents in the US and Canada

Dec 05, 2015 10:47 AM
Rainmaker
2,362,948
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

listing

Dec 05, 2015 10:16 AM
Rainer
140,560
Richard L. McKinney P.A.
Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise - Port St Lucie, FL
For Results that MOVE you on the Treasure Coast!

It's changed over the years as the market has changed. I went from buyers agent early on, to mostly a lister, and for the past few years I'm about 50/50.

I really enjoy working with both.

Dec 05, 2015 08:15 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debbie,

Definitely our focus was to list to last 75% to 25%.  We represented buyer developpers and we often found the properties going door to door looking at buildings and lots.  A

Dec 05, 2015 08:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I probably have done more buyers side deals but lately have been quite a bit of the listing side Debbie. It seems that listings lead to more deals plus that sign helps. Your thoughts?

Dec 05, 2015 08:00 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Definitely a Listing Agent . I give many of my Buyer leads to my Team .

Dec 05, 2015 07:56 AM
Ambassador
6,393,179
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, I prefer listings.

Feb 25, 2019 08:58 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Debbie - Well I have always considered myself a buyer's agent, but this year I sold more homes than ever. Perhaps I am evolving.

Dec 07, 2015 02:02 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I would like to consider myself more of a listing agent, but these pesky buyers keep calling me to help them purchase.  

Dec 06, 2015 03:54 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,538
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I am typically half and half, which is good, I like the different job duties! 

Dec 05, 2015 11:11 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,642
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I'm a listing agent but work as a buyers agent for past clients, referrals and now from the Internet. I'm working 65-70% of my business as a listing agent.

Dec 05, 2015 11:06 PM
Rainer
80,653
Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
Branson area real estate sales.

I do both.  I normally like being a listing agent, but our market is slow here and properties are staying on the market for long periods of time.  Financially, it is best to be working with buyers.

Dec 05, 2015 10:59 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Debbie Reynolds I would say a listing agent although I do work with buyers.

Dec 05, 2015 10:51 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Listing

Dec 05, 2015 10:47 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Definitely more of a listing agent than buyers agent. I do handle the buyer agent task for referrals and sellers i have sold their homes for.

Dec 05, 2015 09:43 PM
Rainmaker
911,338
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

75% listing and 25% buyer. Hard to do only one. Two buyer's I'm working with now also have to sell, but most of my sellers are relocating, going to rent, going to assisted living, moving in with relatives, etc.

Dec 05, 2015 09:29 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

At the end of the year, my business is usually about 50/50. Some years it leans more one way or another. This year, much more buyer oriented because we are so tight on inventory and people aren't listing.

Dec 05, 2015 09:25 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do both. 

Dec 05, 2015 08:09 PM
Rainmaker
564,720
Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

As I'm not an agent, neither.  For flooring, the money is with the buyers, so that's what I tend to do more of.

Dec 05, 2015 06:22 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Debbie. At the time I was in the business I was both, there really was a distinction of one or the other at the time.

Dec 05, 2015 06:02 PM
Rainer
112,947
Vera Gonzalez
RE/MAX Suburban, Inc. - Sterling Heights, MI
Gonzo For Real Estate

Both. During this time of the year. Buyers. I enjoy both. 

Dec 05, 2015 07:58 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,211
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I am a good buyer/tenant rep, but listing is my preference. ;)

Dec 05, 2015 07:42 AM