Both add up to a Zero.

one wastes a lot of time and gas though.

Both are frustrating, but I find buyers who don't buy more frustrating.

Oh, the buyer hands down.

Both are frustrating in different ways. Just hate it when either of those things happen.

They are both equally frustrating.

I think unintentionally working for free is pretty frustrating regardless of the circumstances

As most previously have said both are frustrating. However a lot more energy and $$ is spent on listings that don't sell.

        Buyers who won't pull the trigger.  You show them the house of their dreams, it's priced below market, and they "want to think about it".  Then someone else buys it the next day.

Buyers cost more time & energy.  Seller's may cost more in actual dollars (marketing) but less in time. I think buyers, but this is qualified with "it depends." -Kasey  

I find the picky buyer that doesn't want to compromise or decide is a frustration. Good houses come on the market and the buyer pauses too long. When they say it wasn't meant to be that really gets me. A serious seller will do things to show he is serious.

Buyer--absolutely! Too high priced listing you should draw ad calls, sign calls, can send notices to the neighborhood, pick up solid buyers from the open house. Buyer? They tell everyone what a schmuck you were for not finding their dream home!

Both end up with lots of time working and no money coming in. So neither is worse. They're both bad.

Both don't pay my bills.  At least with the listing you can potentially get leads for buyers and sellers.

Nothing from nothing equals nothing. 

Nothing plus nothing equals nothing. 

Why split hairs? 

can go either way in my book !

Both are frustrating.  But you can determine whether or not it is worth your time to continue to work with a buyer who doesn't buy. With your listing, is the property overpriced? No curb appeal? Seller resistance to price adjustments? You can make suggestions to your seller to improve the likelihood that the property will be shown and receive an offer. But you can't force a seller to sell and sometimes you should cut your ties to such a client - your time is better spent elsewhere.

At least with a seller you are not burning as much gas.

You're right - as a listing agent you have more control over marketing, but that also depends on sellers' cooperation. With buyers, all you can do is keep trying or move on.

Far more frustrating working with a "buyer" who won't buy.  

Buyers can annoying timewasters. Sellers are more likely to make adjustments.

This may be more related to the agents ability to 'harvest the ripples' they create with every activity.

For example, a buyer agent should visit homes with the intent of writing a blog or market report about that community.  It is very likely they did much of the research while scheduling the tour.

A agent for the seller must have an understanding of the ripples they create so they can be prepared to harvest to resulting activity.

If the agents thinking is so small all they see is one buyer transaction and one sfh sold, frustration will be their constant travel companion.

For example the last two 'market trend' blogs I published on AR are the result of harvesting the ripples.

yes.

Actually both are frustrating, sad to say Jack Lewitz!  Which is 'more' . . .  hmmm . . .  when the Buyer doesn't buy even though 'all' of their boxes are checked off, but now they are getting picky about wanting everything 'perfect', or, when the Seller's house does not sell after 2 price reductions, has no up-dates, and they are no longer living in the state and not willing to make any changes . . .  they are about equal in frustration!! 

I may be in the minority here, but my stress level alone on a house that doesn't sell makes my decision for me. 

Buyers dont blame me if they can't find a house to buy, but they may blame me if the house doesn't sell.

Buyers may need some "counseling" and soul searching to feel comfortable with the purchase, but in the end they do.

I had a client I called "Perma-client" for a while- backed out of 2 deals, I was almost ready t give it up, but I really had a sit down with her.  In the end she bought one, and gave me 2 excellent referrals.

Definitely frustrating on both sides.  A

Both I think, you work in this business for a sale.

The Seller thats house wont sell - I find it fun to go look at homes and learn about people, but Sellers can get pretty upset if their house doesn't sell like they think it should

When a home doesn't sell, I'm disappointed in me. When a buyer doesn't buy, I'm probably more frustrated. It requires a lot more time to deal with a non-buying buyer.

Bob Crane nailed this one!

Buyer are super frustrating, sellers at least generate leads.

Jack Lewitz what should you pick up from Devil and the Deep Sea...

I can't say - the listing is one that probably bothers me the most because it's MY NAME on that sign in front of the house that doesn't sell!

With buyers in my car, we've had a good time and established a relationship...so all is not lost!

Both If I do't get a check.

I think either way it's frustrating because alot of money has been spent and you work hard to make it happen and when it doesn't it's a let down either way! 

Both are frustrating in different ways.

Knowing when to cut your losses is key. Be smart on what you list and quick to pre-qualify buyers who demand your time!

Often, it is the small changes and not necessarily price that will capture a buyer's attention too!

They come with the territory. Just limit the waste of time and money.

Buyers

Lack of results is our common complaint

An agent lists a house for $600 with his neighbor it was overpriced across from Apple Headquater. The next 9 months he was hosting, showing and may be picked up one buyer on the way.  He quit the profession and went back to semiconductor application engr to get a real job.

Jack Lewitz I agree, there is more control over a seller than a buyer.

Buyer who doesn't buy. That's a lot of running around.

A buyer that doesn't buy!

Buyers who don't buy make me crazy.  

much patience

Both can be equally frustrating.