2009 Columbus Real Estate Customer Profile
As reported by the National Association of Realtors: www.ColumbusRealtors.com
- 51% of recent home buyers were first time home buyers.
- The typical first time home buyer was 28 years of age, while the repeat buyer was 45.
- 20% of first time buyers were single females, and 8% were single males.
- The typical home purchased was 1800 square feet and built in 1933.
- The median price of homes purchased was $165,000.
- 90% of buyers used the internet to research homes.
- The typical buyer searched for 10 weeks and view 14 homes.
- 81% of buyers purchased their home with the help of an agent.
- 7% of buyers purchased a home that was in foreclosure.
- The tax credit was a factor in purchase for 59% of buyers.
- 17% of buyers purchased a new home.
- 5% of homes were sold FSBO, 1% of sellers knew the buyer beforehand.
