Riddle Me This . . . How Can I Be An "Exclusive Buyers Agent" in Portland AND a Selling Agent

I still have to think about it because it is not logical.  Buyer's Agent is better than Selling Agent.  

I think it's always confusing to have selling agent be the buying agent. I don't know if we can reinvent the language of real estate, but it's almost worth the effort. All we accomplish now is confusing the public.

Hi Carla - We have very few exclusive anything agents here unless they are on a team. It just doesn't work for most of us to give up half the market for a title. I spend most of my time with buyers, because they take up a lot of time, but I always have listings, and most people who want to sell their homes here will by buying another one, so I am their agent for both transactions. But every market is different.

Good morning Carla, congratulations on your FEATURED post. Nicely explained, well done. Continued success! BTW thanks for your subscription and your friendship is much appreciated. 

Carla, I can see why you are such a successful buyer's agent. You make it so easy for buyers to understand the importance of having representation. You are definitely the Portland buyer's agent I would use.

Carla rules Portland no matter what role she plays even though she prefers buyers agent or is that sellers agent of the buyer?

I have always hated to be in a dual agent position.  Good for you!  You should be a part time comic along with a sellers agent, and exclusive buyer's agent!

It's always a contention between listing and buyer's agents who SOLD the home, lol :)!  This is a terrific explanation of the difference between a selling agent and a seller's agent Carla :)!  Congrats on the feature!

"Ask YOUR "dual agent" if they're going to be able to "COMP" housing prices for you and tell you the Sellers must be smoking something from 2006."

Carla - In all of the dual agency transactions that I have worked on with my borrowers, I have never once seen any of the dual agents do anything like that for my borrowers.  EVER!!!

Carla, great post and something that confuses a lot of people out here. I tell them the only "dual agent" status I will ever have is because I am licensed in both Washington and Oregon. I would never be dual on a deal, I can't truly represent the interests of both parties at the same time. 

Carla - I've thought this was confusing terminology from the first time I heard it and understand why it leaves some baffled.

You are a strong advocate for your buyers.  Anyone looking to puchase in Portland, OR would be silly not to hire you.

Carla I have seen in the MLS Dual Agent transactions $6million and no reduction? Why because the buyer was told " I have another offer..." well stated buyers who do not use you are leaving money on the table period!

Hi Carla, congrats on a well deserved feature....this was a really good post and great explanation of the buyer agent side of things....put in simple terms for anyone to understand.  It got to be a tongue twister there for a bit, but still understandable. 

Carla

Stellar post, and much clarification to get consumers out of the real estate jargon that is so muddy. There is much confusion between SELLER'S agent and SELLING agent and you've done a terrific job of making all that clear, plus pointing out the advantages.

Jeff

Fantastic explanation for one of our most confused terms.  I actually don't even bother to use the term "selling agent" anymore because it is so confusing to non-agents.  It totally makes sense the way you explain it though!