When you go house shopping it is important to know what is near by. They say real estate is about location, location, location. Make a list of the things that are important to you. Is it the school? A coffee shop or even the beach? Once you have signed up on this site for MLS Property Finder, you can search for near by places using WalkScore. WalkScore puts the property on a map, gives you a quick description and the ability to see what is nearby. ]]>
What Are Buyers Looking For?
There are some secrets when it comes to selling a house. There are some things you can do to help your home be more attractive to a buyer. Here are just a few things that often helps buyers sign on the dotted line: 1. A Welcoming Entryway A beautiful entrance is the first thing a buyer sees, remember you never get a second chance at a first impression. 2. Hardwood Floors Hardwood floors have longevity and never go out of style. Buyers don’t have to worry about replacing dirty carpets or worry about allergies from pets. 3. Closet Organizers Closet organizers make closets look bigger and buyers love storage. 4. Green Grass
A Study on Home Buyers
If you are a seller, you need to know how buyers think. A study by the National Association of Realtors asked buyers who they are, why they need to buy, and what would make them buy. Here is just a few highlights from that study which provides detailed insight into the home buyer’s experience with this important transaction. Here are highlights from that report.
- Sixty-six percent of recent home buyers were married couples—the highest share since 2001.
- For forty-two percent of home buyers, the first step in the home-buying process was looking online for properties. While fourteen percent of home buyers first looked online for information on the complete home buying process.
- The use of the Internet in the home search process rose slightly to ninety-two percent.
- The typical home buyer searched for 12 weeks and viewed 10 homes.
- Eighty-eight percent of buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker. This share steadily increased from sixty-nine percent in 2001.
- Eighty-eight percent of sellers were assisted by a real estate agent when selling their home.
- Two-thirds of home sellers only contacted one agent before selecting the one to assist with their home sale.
- The share of home sellers who sold their home without the assistance of a real estate agent was nine percent. Forty percent knew the buyer prior to home purchase.