What your buyers say they like when searching for a home...

  • Nearly four out of five home buyers worked with a real estate agent to purchase a home.
  • When searching for a home, the most desired features were central air conditioning, an oversized garage, a walk-in closet, and a backyard or play area. The most desired rooms/spaces were garages, living rooms and laundry rooms.
  • Repeat buyers placed more importance than first-time buyers on almost all home features.
  • Over 90 percent of recent home buyers thought energy efficiency was an important consideration when searching for a home to purchase.

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