Anyone else noticing an uptick in Buy Owner Listings?

[Amy Raye Rogers]

Our market has seen an increase in buy owner listings this spring... another possible data point toward a trend away from using agents.  Is anyone else seeing this? As an agent, I'm not thrilled... but gotta roll with the punches.  If the real estate sector is evolving, we definitely want to stay ahead of it.  I'm not confident the average consumer is proficient enough to maximize the value of their home sale DIY style.  However, technology is certainly leveling the playing field.  

[Nate Sanow]

I think the investor - agent hybrid model definitely lets you stay ahead of it. I would actually welcome more by owners if it meant better deals. I’d rather have assets than commissions. But of course I like both :) I do notice decent amounts of by owners but most are open to agents bringing buyers and there are other ways to still get business there IMO.