Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

What Home Buyers and Sellers WantSegment 1What Home Buyers and Sellers WantKeywords: what do home buyers wantWhat do home sellers want to know?Barb, we have been talking about the low inventory of homes and high demand for homes in the area.  Can buyers afford to be picky in this market, & what do home buyers want purchasing a home?  Hello Richard, the National Association of Realtors just came out with their annual survey called:Profile of Home Buyers and SellersResults were interestingDemographics:First time home buyers 34% of all, up from 31% previous yearFTHB average Age: 33Other Buyer DemographicsRepeat buyer’s age: 56 (all time high)Veterans: 14%, 3% were Active11% were Multi- Generational homesBuyers and Real Estate Agents:87% used a Real Estate agent73% interviewed only 1 agentBuyers wanted most 52%: Agent to find right homeYET: OVER 54% Found Home OnlineMost Important Factor to Choose and Agent:AGENT IS HONEST AND TRUSTWORTHY7% Bought Directly from a BuilderBuilder contractsTitle insurance w buil