Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers (2011)

NAR’s annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers evaluates the demographics, preferences, and experiences of recent buyers and sellers. Read more >

2011 Survey Reflects Tight Credit Conditions

Recent home buyers are staying well within their means, according to a just-released NAR survey.
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2010 GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS

Video: 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, Chapter 1

Research Economist Jessica Lautz breaks down the first chapter of the 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, providing a look at the characteristics of home buyers.

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WEBINAR: What Buyers and Sellers Really Want from a REALTOR®

Join us December 9, 2010 when Research Economist Jessica Lautz discusses highlights from the 2010 Profile.

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2010 SELLER HIGHLIGHTS

Focus on Sellers

Nearly 9 out of 10 home sellers sold their home with the help of a real estate agent. Find out how long sellers typically stayed in their homes, why they sold, and more in this summary from Real Estate Insights.

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2010 BUYER HIGHLIGHTS

Focus on Buyers

Among the highlights in this overview of buyers from Real Estate Insights newsletter: new data shows a greater percentage of first-time home buyers and a growing segment of single male home buyers.

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Home Buyers by Geographic Region

See how home buyer traits and behaviors in New England compare with those in the Pacific, Mountain, and six other sub-regions.

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Home Buyers by Demographic Group

Discover how female buyers differ from male buyers and how repeat buyers differ from first-time buyers in this presentation that explores nine demographic groups.

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Map: Home Buyers and Sellers at a Glance
Explore our interactive map for quick facts about buyers and sellers from across the country—including the top five things that motivated them to buy or sell their homes.
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The Internet, Social Media Are Changing the Real Estate Business
Find out more about how the Web and new technologies are changing how REALTORS® communicate with clients and how home buyers and sellers are finding real estate information.
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Archives: Find Past Years’ Profiles
See how the habits and behaviors of today’s home buyers and sellers compare to previous years.
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