On average 40% of consumers reported that buying/selling a home was overly stressful
Only 5% of Listing agents sold their own listings
On average currently 50% of sellers accepted offers under list price, 30% above, 20% at list
95% of Homes offered by owner "FSBO" eventually list with an agent and in most cases get more for their home
Currently 55% of Sellers at closing credit buyers $8,000 to $15,000 or even more for interest rate buy down, closing costs or repairs
First time buyer programs currently are offering 3 to 6% of purchase price for down payment assistance that may require to be reimbursed when you sell or forgiven.
In major cities serious buyers hire buyers agents to be more competitive, its called a Buyers Broker Agreement
Only Seller Requirement to sell a home in California is Seismic strapping water heater, Carbon monoxide in each level and Smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms
90% of consumers go to the internet first to begin their search.
50% of buyers found their home on the internet
83% of current buyers need a loan which requires an appraisal of value