In today’s New Jersey housing market, informed buyers understand that representation is leverage.
Working directly with a listing agent does not create negotiation advantage — it creates divided loyalty. Meanwhile, so-called “pocket listings” represent only a small fraction of overall transactions and are not a scalable inventory strategy.
If you’re purchasing in 2026, professional buyer representation isn’t optional — it’s strategic risk management.
Full blog here:
🔗https://www.courtneyorlandogroup.com/blog/why-you-must-have-your-own-buyers-agent-and-why-pocket-listings-arent-secret-inventory-youve-been-told-about/
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