By Sophia Stuart, Research Economist
- The length of the typical home search rose to 12 weeks in 2009, from 10 weeks in 2008.
- While searching, buyers on average looked at 12 homes before deciding on their purchase. Buyers in the West visited the most homes- 15 homes- before making a purchase.
- The median search time increased by two weeks in the South and West while remaining unchanged in the Northeast and Midwest.
- Buyers usually spent two weeks searching before they contacted an agent, while first-time buyers spent three weeks.
Source: National Association of Realtors 2009 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
Copyright National Association of REALTORS®, Reprinted with permission.
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About hankbailey
Member of the Athens Area Association of REALTORS®, Georgia Association of REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®. I grew up in Athens and graduated from UGA with a BBA from the Terry College. I serve as a Residential Real Estate Listing and Buyer Services through Prudential Georgia, one of the largest real estate companies in the State of Georgia. Working with first time home buyers, step-up buyers, and Relocations in Jackson, Barrow, Oconee, and Athens-Clarke Counties.
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• Adept at understanding mortgage financing issues, products, and terminology.
• Technical expertise in internet marketing.
• Excellence in establishing trust with clients.
Represents Prudential Georgia Property Management in the acquisition and marketing of properties for lease in the Greater Athens area.
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