Digital Trend In The Search For Housing

Written by Posted On Monday, 22 July 2013 17:00

Whether it's a home to buy or a home to rent, finding housing comes in all shapes of mobile devices and sizes of searches.

The new Silicon Valley-based YouRealty.com web site, vowing to "change how you search for real estate," offers hosts of statistical infographics that help you quickly digest what's doing in the world of housing.

In "Searching For Real Estate In 2013," YouRealty.com looks at the boom in online real estate shopping, for buyers and renters, including where they are when they let their fingers do the walking.

Some search in more places than one.

  • Mostly, 77 percent at home.
  • When the boss isn't looking, 31 percent at work.
  • To kill time, 28 percent while waiting in line.
  • While waiting to be served, 27 percent at a restaurant.
  • With envy, 26 percent at other people's home.

The infographic also examines:

Internet search-induced actions home -seekers take, including:

  • Where internet shoppers are most likely to watch video home tours.
  • A comparison between internet and traditional buyers.
  • A comparison between buyers' and renters' home shopping habits.

Buyers, by the way, are more prone to rely upon the internet, but in nearly equal percentages, both use a real estate agent.

Mouse over the click the infographic below to get the full scoop.

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Broderick Perkins

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