NAR Econominists took apart the Home Buyer study to show how (1) all home buyers (2) first time home buyers and (3) Repeat home buyers locate their dream home… from 2004 to 2013.  Not surprising to see that  in Massachusetts almost 60% found their home exclusively online…  Great to see that 30% found it with the help of their real estate agent.  The next biggest source at 5% was through a friend, relative or neighbor… print media and seller’s network hardly cracked 1%.  Check out the cool graphic and see how surprising little this has changed in the last 5 years – more so in the last 10.

The Home Search Process (2004-2013).