Are homebuyers any different today than they were five years ago? Here’s a comparison of some findings from the Profile of Texas Homebuyers and Sellers.
This information was first published in the April 2011 Issue of Texas Realtor® Magazine
2010 2005
Percentage of buyers with 100% financing
15% 34%
Median purchase price per square foot
$83 $74
Information sources used in home search
Internet
90% 78%
Real estate agent
89% 87%
Yard sign
54% 71%
Where buyers found the homes they purchased
Internet
37% 25%
Real estate agent
31% 32%
Yard sign
11% 17%
How buyer found real estate agent
Referred by friend,
neighbor, or relative
46% 41%
Web site
12% 6%
What buyers want most from real estate professionals
Help finding the right home
48% 45%
Help with negotiations
14% 14%
Help determining how
much buyer can afford
3% 12%
Help finding financing
3% 9%
