Tuesday, March 3, 2009

What Home Buyers and Sellers are Thinking

The 2008 Texas Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers conducted by the National Association of REALTORS® is based on 510 responses from Texas buyers who purchased between July 2007 and June 2008 and from those buyers who had also sold a home revealed some very interesting information about homebuyers and sellers in Texas.

32 is the average age of first-time homebuyers
$69,200 is the median income of first-time homebuyers
16% of homebuyers are single women
7% of homebuyers are single men
66% of homebuyers said they would definitely use the same agent again
44% said that commuting costs were very important
89% were born in the United States
81% said their real estate agent was a useful source of information
68% of buyers interviewed one agent
28% said that an agent's honesty and trustworthiness was the most important factor in their choice
28% of sselelrs were in their home 3 years or less
33% of buyers found their home through their agent
63% of for-sale-by-owner sellers said they would use an agent the next time
8% of sales in Texas were short sales

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TESTIMONIALS
“My husband and I really enjoyed working with Robin to sell our first home in 2004. She is very professional and knowledgeable about the many aspects of the real estate market. We have sought her advice many times since working with her initially in 2004. We have recommended Robin numerous times to friends and family and never hear anything but thanks and praise!” October 24, 2008
Top qualities: Personable , Expert , High Integrity
Emily King hired Robin as a Real Estate Agent in 2004
“Robin is a excellent real estate agent that I can't recommend enough. She is professional, honest, deeply understanding and personable. She has helped me through the process of real estate ownership and is currently my property manager for a rental home I own. I have referred her many times to clients, friends and family and they have all been more than happy with the services that she has provided for them.” July 3, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results , Expert , High Integrity
Molly Scott hired Robin as a Real Estate Agent in 2005 , and hired Robin more than once
“Robin gave me excellent suggestions on how to best position my house when it went on the market. She used various marketing tools so it was on many websites and listings with fantastic pictures! She also helped me sort through several offers so I made the best decision for me. She gives you a level of personal service that is hard to find elsewhere.” June 16, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results , Expert , High Integrity
Lauren Grossman hired Robin as a Real Estate Agent in 2007
“Robin has always been expert, reliable, helpful and knowledgeable about the market in a great asset to our family.” June 9, 2008
Top qualities: Personable , Expert , High Integrity
Monty Henson hired Robin as a Real Estate Agent in 2003 and hired Robin more than once
“Robin Scott is an exceptional Realtor. Robin will do whatever it takes to enhance a property's appeal to make it stand out above the competition! She knows what it takes to prepare a home for sale. She is sharp, professional and takes a personal interest in her client's home.”  

March 10, 2008
Honning Susan , Owner , Texas Staged Homes worked directly with Robin at Amelia Bullock Realtors
“I've met Robin through various home buying transactions for people I know, and have found that she does a great job of supporting her clients in marketing their homes or helping to buy a new home. She has strong marketing and promotional skills, and is one of the best agents I've seen in communicating with clients and potential buyers or sellers.”  

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