Between 85 percent and 90 percent of homebuyers in the United States purchased their homes through a real estate agent or broker, depending on their age group in 2022. Homebuyers in the age group of 58 to 67 were most likely to buy a house through an agent or broker. On the other hand, the youngest homebuyers were most likely to buy their new home from the previous owner directly.
Methods of home purchase in the United States in 2022, by age group
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Methods of home purchase in the United States in 2022, by age group [Graph], National Association of Realtors, March 28, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/507561/methods-of-home-purchase-usa-by-age/