I have always prided myself as being one of the best Real Estate negotiators in Lane County Oregon. I spent ten years in various sales jobs before I found my home as a Real Estate Broker. Everything from Cars to advertising. I was really able to get an edge for the buyers who found me. Over the last few years the news has really spread as 50% of my new business is referrals from happy buyers. The other 50% comes from my web site where I also give plenty of negotiation advise for both buyers and sellers. I have been getting 20-30-40- even 50+ thousand dollar discounts for my buyers! Allot of this is working short sales and listed foreclosed properties. I keep a list of any property I think I can get an incredible deal on (Justins daily hot list). As soon a a buyer calls me I am able to rattle off several hot deals. I just closed a short sale last week I was able to get the bank to take $200k when the appraisal came back at $240k my clients just about fainted. I just love doing that!!! I am one of the rare breed Realtors who just enjoys the art of the negotiation. I could care less about the money! I am truly in it to build my clients future. I have almost made a millionaire out of myself selling homes and investing . I have never considered putting my commission before my clients interest in getting the very best. I really believe this is why I have had such incredible success. I look at this time as a market of opportunity not a bad market. It's not an easy market but nothing worth while ever is!
If you would like more information on buyer negotiation please go to my web site @ www.teamthayer.com
You may also call my cell at 541-543-7287 to get a personal explination of whats my daily hot list
Justin Thayer

http://www.teamthayer.com/
Elizabeth and Justin: I think buyers with a great Realtor/Negotiator benefit in any market, but yes... in this market, in the right situation, much can be gained.
Also... when looking at the picture you are using for Team Thayer... from a distance, it looks like the two of you have a halo over your head. It must be that Oregon fresh air that does that. :)