Opinion written by Michael Krein

Increasingly in post-foreclosure transactions, this is already being initiated by the buyer.  Buyers are skipping the process of obtaining an agent and directly approaching the seller’s listing agents or brokers. Accordingly, it’s time for sellers’ agents and brokers to prepare to deal directly with buyers.

The new reality is REO buyers directly approaching seller agents and brokers.

Published July 10, 2026 | READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON THEIR SITE