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In many cases, they will include both new construction and existing homes in their search; but is a new construction home really the house of their dreams?\u003C!--more-->\r\n\r\nAccording to a recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwp.zillowstatic.com\u002F28\u002FZG-NC-Consumer-Housing-Trends-Report-2018-b7e34b-2dfc3a.pdf\">survey\u003C\u002Fa> by \u003Cem>Zillow\u003C\u002Fem>, of the \u003Cstrong>38% of total buyers that added new construction to their list, only 11% ultimately purchased a newly constructed home!\u003C\u002Fstrong>\r\n\r\nThey added that 71% of these buyers are repeat buyers who are financially secure, with 45% using the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2018\u002F09\u002F19\u002F25-of-homes-with-a-mortgage-are-now-equity-rich\u002F\">money\u003C\u002Fa> from the sale of their previous homes to make a purchase.\r\n\r\nBelow are some reasons why buyers are interested in purchasing a new build:\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli>Everything in the house is new\u002Fnever used (49%)\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n \t\u003Cli>To be close to family (41%)\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n \t\u003Cli>The home is the best value for their money (37%)\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n \t\u003Cli>Appealing home features (34%)\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n \t\u003Cli>Desirable location (34%)\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\u003C\u002Ful>\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>So, then why did most of the buyers surveyed choose not to purchase a new home?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\n\u003Cstrong>1) Location\u003C\u002Fstrong>\r\n\r\nBuyers could not find new construction in the desired neighborhood, and some felt that new construction is not established (e.g., landscaping, community, neighbors).\r\n\r\n\u003Cstrong>2) Timing\u003C\u002Fstrong>\r\n\r\nBuyers face the end of a lease or sale of their previous property and could not wait for a house to be built.\r\n\r\n\u003Cstrong>3) Price\u003C\u002Fstrong>\r\n\r\nSome buyers felt that new construction base prices were deceiving. Adding upgrades and HOA fees no longer made the home fit in their price range.\r\n\r\n\u003Cstrong>4) Appeal\u003C\u002Fstrong>\r\n\r\nFor some buyers, new construction homes are too \u003Cem>“cookie cutter,”\u003C\u002Fem> and models are limited. Others feel that the charm and uniqueness of an existing house trumps one that’s never been lived in.\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Bottom Line\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nNot all buyers are looking for a newly built house! There are many buyers looking for \u003Cem>“the charm and uniqueness”\u003C\u002Fem> of an existing home. If you are considering selling your house, don’t wait! Let’s get together to come up with a plan to feature the charming details of your house to future buyers.","\r\nNot all buyers are looking for a newly built house! There are many buyers looking for \u003Cem>“the charm and uniqueness”\u003C\u002Fem> of an existing home. If you are considering selling your house, don’t wait! 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