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If home is where the heart is, then it’s only natural that buying or selling a home can be emotional, exciting, and sometimes tricky to navigate. Especially during these uncertain times, knowing the facts will inform your next move.
A recent survey of adults over 50, for example, found that even during the pandemic, the majority of potential sellers (57%) are either somewhat or very comfortable putting their home on the market now. 59% of potential buyers said that virtual tours could help with the decision. The takeaway? The market is still open.
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Given the experience of COVID-19, here’s what adults like you now desire in a new home:
A new home means new memories, new opportunities, and a new chapter in life. How to find the perfect home now during COVID-19? When asked what factors are more important than they were pre-pandemic, 43% of potential buyers cited Affordability, followed by Proximity to Family and Friends (38%), and Proximity to Amenities (25%).
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Laundry Room
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Outdoor Living Space
56% Patio/Deck
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In-Law Suite
14%
Home Gym
36%
Home Office
Location, location, location. Still true. 74% of potential buyers view Location as a key factor, followed by Price (67%), and Upkeep/Appearance (45%). These variables can be complex to juggle. A specially trained real estate agent can help, from selecting homes based on your unique preferences to creating your budget to negotiating the close. Plus, low interest rates make right now—despite the pandemic—a surprisingly good time to buy.
Get the Facts: How a Real Estate Agent Can Help You
When buying a home, what can a professional real estate agent help you with?
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Determine your budget
Guide the pre-qualification process
Select homes that fit your unique needs
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Select homes that fit your unique needs
Guide the pre-qualification process
Determine your budget
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When you enroll, you’ll be assigned a personal Advocate who will be with you every step of the way. The Advocate will connect you with two leading real estate agents so you can choose who will represent your home when selling. These agents are from Realogy’s trusted residential brands, including Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, Century 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Corcoran®, and ERA®. And, if you’re buying and selling a home, you will be assigned an agent to help you buy a new home and one to help you sell your home–you benefit from your agent's local expertise.
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Research from AARP Real Estate Benefits from Realogy for 50+ buyer attitudes post-COVID-19, 2020, and Realogy COVID-19 Home Selling Survey, 2020.
All of the above
Select homes that fit your unique needs
Guide the pre-qualification process
Determine your budget
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A trusted real estate agent navigates all negotiations that are part of the home-buying process, including price.
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A real estate agent advises you at closing to both protect your interests and capture any financial incentives you’re entitled to.
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If you enroll in AARP® Real Estate Benefits from Realogy to help buy a home, how much of a benefit can you earn after closing?
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Due to COVID-19, a Realogy affiliated agent can help you navigate the home purchase transaction virtually.
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Get the Facts: How a Real Estate Agent Can Help You
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Get you the highest sale price possible
Determine your home’s value
Put together a presale to-do list
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Get you the highest sale price possible
Determine your home’s value
Put together a presale to-do list
All of the above
Get you the highest sale price possible
Determine your home’s value
Put together a presale to-do list
When you’re selling a home, what can a professional real estate agent help you with?
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A trusted real estate agent will gather all the documents you need in order to sell, such as tax records and appraisals.
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A real estate agent advises you at closing to both protect your interests and capture any financial incentives you’re entitled to.
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$300–$5,500
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(based on the home sale price)
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If you enroll in AARP® Real Estate Benefits from Realogy to help sell your home, how much of a benefit can you earn after closing?
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Due to COVID-19, a Realogy affiliated agent can help you navigate the home sale transaction virtually.
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Retake Quiz
Wow!
You know your stuff.
Is it time for you to sell your home? Continue reading to learn about the new exclusive AARP member benefit.
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Nice job!
Now you know a little more about what to expect.
Is it time for you to sell your home? Continue reading to learn about the new exclusive AARP member benefit.
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Selling a home now is different because of COVID-19, and each state has their own safety protocols. Many buyers and sellers use virtual showings. 54% of potential buyers said they would be made more comfortable with detailed neighborhood information and high-quality photos, along with virtual home inspections (53%) and digital floor plans (43%). A trusted real estate agent can help with all of this, along with guiding you through the home-selling journey.
For adults over 50, there are many smart reasons to sell a home, such as downsizing, easier maintenance, or living closer to grandchildren. This can be an exciting new chapter. And the current real estate market is friendly to sellers…even during COVID-19.
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67%
Outdoor Living Space
56% Patio/Deck
69%
Laundry Room
16%
In-Law Suite
14%
Home Gym
36%
Home Office
Given the experience of COVID-19, here’s what potential homebuyers desire in a new home:
What's Hot Now
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Looking to Buy or Sell a Home?
Knowing what to look for and how to proceed during COVID-19
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Gain Confidence Before You
Buy or Sell
New research reveals what adults 50+ are looking for in a home
Now you know what’s hot in home buying and selling trends and you know how a real estate agent can help. When you are ready to buy or sell your home, working with a trusted broker network can make the process go smoothly and helps to ensure that you get an accurate market analyses for your home.