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National Association of REALTORs - Profle of Home Buyers and Sellers Slide Show

Reblogger Pacita Dimacali
Real Estate Agent with Alain Pinel BRE 01367196

This information is so important for us since it illustrates who our target audience is, how we can reach them. and how they find us.

So glad that Kathy took the time to post this. We can certainly put this information into good use.

Thanks, Kathy!

Original content by Kathy Toth 242301

Ever wonder how buyers find their home?  Wonder who is buying homes ( per 2011 NAR Home Buyer Profile)?

How important are photos in home finding?
How important is perfect photography in marketing your home?
National Association of Realtors studies how sellers and buyers participate in the real estate market and I have share the profile here. We are awaiting the updated report but anticipate the behavior to be similar. The one change I anticipate is more reliance on the internet for home finding.

2011 NAR Profile Highlights:

  • 37% of recent home buyers were first-time buyers, a drop from 50% in 2010.
  • The typical home purchased was 1,900 square feet, built in 1993, and had three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
  • 41% of buyers and 39% of sellers found their agent through a referral from a friend or family member.
  • About half of home sellers traded up to a larger-sized and higher-priced home.
  • Recent sellers typically sold their homes for 95% of the listing price, and 61% reported they reduced the asking price at least once.

Let the Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts help you uncover your dream home in Washtenaw County.

Comments(3)

Doug Bullwinkel
E Mortgage Capital, Inc. NMLS 1416824 - Roseville, CA
Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #281609

I'm surprised that I'm your first comment.  This is really helpful and interesting information to have.  Best wishes to you and your family for a safe and prosperous 2012.

Dec 31, 2011 10:03 AM
Ken Brandon
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage (Jacksonville, NC) - Jacksonville, NC
Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC

Thanks for the re-post. I did not see this when it was originally posted and I think this is great general information to know.

Dec 31, 2011 01:35 PM
Pacita Dimacali
Alain Pinel - Oakland, CA
Alameda/Contra Costa Counties CA

Doug --- perhaps they commented on Kathy's original blog Just glad this reached you.

Ken --- really good information, isn't it?

Jan 01, 2012 07:15 AM