Authored by: Laurie Mindnich
September 25th, 2008
Great news for the Hamptons, New York Home Buyer: INTEGRITY HAS ARRIVED!
It was with enthusiasm that I read the recent news offered by Michael Daly, owner of True North Realty Associates in the Hamptons- buyers are now going to be able to navigate the Hamptons and North Fork market with a TRUE ADVOCATE, coming in the form of an exclusive buyers agent.
While Options Realty has been a loud-mouthed proponent of a practice that covers both buyers and sellers on the North Fork, the advent of a long-time (and highly respected)Hamptons broker entering this arena is truly great news.
While this news may be less than exciting for large brokerages focused on scooping up listings (buyer agency is not possible when a buyer purchases a property “in house”- limiting that sought after “double end” for large brokers that choose the buyer agency opportunity), it is, for consumers, a HUGE change in the Hamptons that will likely change the way that business is conducted.
That buyers now have an alternative to sub agency and dual agency in the Hamptons is overdue.
Quite simply, it presents an opportunity for buyers and sellers to proceed in a purchase without that “muddy” who-represents-ME scenario. In the past, it has been as clear as, well, MUD.
To Michael Daly of True North Realty Associates, congratulations on a decision that might (FINALLY) add some consistent clarity and integrity to a transaction on the east end, usurping the often confusing transaction in which a buyer, in hindsight, understands that that “really nice agent” in fact represented the seller all along…leaving the buyer with a sense of unease (and a purchase price dictated by both the listing AND selling agent).
While we may well find ourselves with regret that competition in the form of an exceptional company with experience has nudged into (understatement) a territory in which we’ve found ourselves quite alone in promoting, the end result is a benefit to ALL real estate companies on the east end of Long Island- when consumers are treated with professionalism and honesty, real estate agents benefit. Inherent integrity.
CONGRATULATIONS, MICHAEL, ON YOUR DECISION TO INTRODUCE INTEGRITY TO HAMPTONS AND NORTH FORK REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS!
Thank you for recognizing that consumers on the east end have, for too long, encountered too often a “ME, FIRST” attitude from many brokers operating on both the North and South forks of Long Island, when with consumers buying or selling a home.
If you are looking for a home on the North Fork of Long Island, and seeking buyer agency in its least complicated form (no in-house listing issues), call either Options Realty or True North Realty Associates for information:
Options Realty: 631-727-2227 (hey- it’s my blog. I go first) serving the North Fork of Long Island
OR
True North Realty Associates- Michael Daly: 631-725-0554, serving both the Hamptons and North Fork of Long Island
www.beachamptons.com
LATE BREAKING NEWS:
WELCOME, ALSO, BUYERS CONNECTIONS REALTY CORP. of Mattituck, NY. Both Joan H. Bischoff van Heemskerck, and Nicholas J. Planamento are also on board with serving buyers on the North Fork with representation! With much experience in real estate, both gentleman agree that a transaction of integrity includes defined lines of representation. We look forward to working with you on the North Fork of Long Island! Joan and Nicholas can be reached at: www.BuyersConnections.com
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Long Island's Southampton is a Village located on the Eastern part of Long Island in Suffolk County on the South Fork.
