Zillow: Half Of All Buyers Now Using Modern Home Buying Process
The mega real estate advertiser Zillow released a report announcing new data about how home buyers search and what they look for in an agent.
One specific point that I found interesting claimed that one half of all buyers are now doing something that I believe is very smart.
Smart Tip For Homebuyers
I have been advocating (SCREAMING) for buyers to use a more modern homebuying process for years, and now apparently it is starting to happen. Gone are the days of ignorant buyers letting the listing agent or (Gasp) the agent "on the floor" guide them on buying a home. Seriously, times have changed.
Perhaps the most critical element of a modern homebuying process is the first step ... interviewing agents for the job of being your buyer's agent. Not unlike home sellers who first interview agents before hiring one to sell their home, buyers too can gain great benefits by working with a top agent that is focused on saving them money while ensuring complete satisfaction in the home that they purchase.
The following graphic was taken from the recent Zillow report, and it identifies the time period in which buyers select an agent. It evens segments the buyer population by generation group (Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers).
This shows that one half of all buyers are choosing their buyer's agent before they even begin the process of buying a home. Wonderful! Now to reach the second half, as they are not going to be completely satisfied.
You might recall we shared a survey of recent homebuyers (prepared on behalf of Chase Bank) a while back that showed that 80% of buyers surveyed wish they had done things differently.
Take a look at this short animated video which shows the reasons why most buyers end up unsatisfied and wishing they had utilized a better home buying process.
Brief Real Estate Buyers Video
We have created a simple e-series that is designed to walk you through a better way of buying a home. It is filled with all the information and processes necessary for you to 1) save money on your next home purchase, and 2) become part of the 20% of homebuyers who are completely satisfied with their home purchase.
Home Buying For Smart People
Home Buying For Smart People
A process designed to save you money when buying a home
Something tells us you’re just … well … smarter than most people looking to buy a home.
You’re not naive, you are looking for a house to call home, and you want to make sure that you love the home you buy, but also get a great value.
In other words, you don’t have to be an Einstein to “get” the home buying process. But you do have to be prepared.
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