But agents typically also represent buyers in such transactions and, obviously, buyers do not want to pay 16 percent more.

Much of the decline represented buyers pulling back in fear that other counties might have similar problems.

Or the buyer might prefer to find a broker who represents only buyers.

"Agents representing buyers," he continued, "something which is occurring more frequently, would be more inclined to find out such things."

Ms. Lenz also refuses to handle any sales - representing either sellers or buyers - in her building.

"But we also intend to represent buyers who are interested," he said.

The firm represents buyers or sellers for more than a fifth of the world's options and futures trading.

This is followed by a large white candle, representing buyers taking control of the market.

"We're a real estate store representing buyers only and using interactive Web technology."

However if analyzed in reality, through means such as market research, the producer can find a willingness-to-pay that represents most buyers.