| Search by tag or site | Login to my blog ? Start my own blog |
 |
Millionaire Now! by Larry NusbaumThis blog is based on the organizational principles found in my new book, "Millionaire Now! - A Financial Toolbox with Seven Steps to Wealth". |
Prudential, Keller Williams Agents Get Top Ratings
Posted on 07/25/2008 19:46:49 | Link | Post Comment
J.D. Power and Associates reported that home sellers gave their highest ratings to the Prudential real estate chain, while the top ratings for home buyers went to Keller Williams. It was the consumer survey firm’s first report on national real estate chains.
Home sellers were asked to rate brokerages based on their agent, his or her marketing efforts, office and services. Buyers rated brokerages based on the agent and his or her office and services.
Those selling homes gave Prudential a score of 793 out of 1,000 points, according to the survey. Coldwell Banker and RE/MAX tied for a close second with scores of 792.
Buyers gave Keller Williams a score of 831 out of 1,000, according to the survey. Prudential was the second-highest rated chain among buyers, with a score of 820, followed by Coldwell Banker in third place, with a score of 816.
Sixty-eight percent of the buyers surveyed said they used the Internet to help them buy a home, while 61% of sellers used the Web.
The survey was based on responses from 3,205 consumers who bought or sold a home between April 2007 and June 2008, J.D. Powers reported. During that time, homes averaged six months on the market. In addition, the study found that:
Home sellers were asked to rate brokerages based on their agent, his or her marketing efforts, office and services. Buyers rated brokerages based on the agent and his or her office and services.
Those selling homes gave Prudential a score of 793 out of 1,000 points, according to the survey. Coldwell Banker and RE/MAX tied for a close second with scores of 792.
Buyers gave Keller Williams a score of 831 out of 1,000, according to the survey. Prudential was the second-highest rated chain among buyers, with a score of 820, followed by Coldwell Banker in third place, with a score of 816.
Sixty-eight percent of the buyers surveyed said they used the Internet to help them buy a home, while 61% of sellers used the Web.
The survey was based on responses from 3,205 consumers who bought or sold a home between April 2007 and June 2008, J.D. Powers reported. During that time, homes averaged six months on the market. In addition, the study found that:
- On average, home buyers were shown approximately 13 homes before making a purchase.
- Home sellers report that, on average, their home was shown approximately 11 times and approximately five open houses were conducted before the sale occurred.
- Nearly one-half of respondents (46%) found their agent based on recommendations from family or friends. About 28% used the Internet, while 23% used an agent they had used previously and 11% used a printed real estate guide.
- Phoenix May 2008 Home Sales
- Las Vegas May 2008 Home Sales
- The rental vacancy rate in the U.S. is at 10.0%, essentially unchanged from last quarter. Here is the Census Bureau release.
Additional Reading:
- What Does The Market Meltdown Mean To You?
- Magazine Cover Indicator Is Here
- Today's Open: Bounce Up
- Canslim.net Morning Comment And Links (for Traders)
- How Certain Investments Did Last Week
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- November 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
- August 2007
- July 2007
- June 2007
- May 2007
- April 2007
- March 2007
- February 2007
- January 2007
- December 2006
- November 2006
- October 2006
- September 2006
- August 2006
- July 2006
- Millionaire Now!
- The 7 Steps to Millionaire Now!
- Build Your Financial Plan
- RETIRE RICH: Survival Guide
- ASSET ALLOCATION MODEL
- THE BIG ROLLOVER IS HERE
- THE END OF THE GRAND SUPERCYCLE?
Examples
ATM Wallstreet - Mon Oct 06, 2008 03:39PM
Made several great trades today. Traded the QID, QQ [read more]
Made several great trades today. Traded the QID, QQ [read more]
ATM Wallstreet - Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:41PM
When I first started Day Trading I traded anything that [read more]
When I first started Day Trading I traded anything that [read more]
LearningMarkets.com - Fri Oct 03, 2008 03:14PM
Written by S. Wade Hansen Why Should You Care About O [read more]
Written by S. Wade Hansen Why Should You Care About O [read more]
<< My Home | TheMoneyBlogs Home