Monday, July 14, 2025

buyer motivation

    The Season Drives Activity

    Summer is the peak home-buying season. Demand typically rises during summer months, then cools in winter – and 2025 is no exception. Agents who align their marketing and events with this peak season gain a major advantage.

    Economic Optimism and Opportunity

    Despite higher mortgage rates—hovering around 6–6.5%—15% of Americans still plan to buy in the next 12 months, and 54% are already casually browsing listings. Some buyers feel a sense of urgency, believing future rate changes or rising prices could cost them more.

    Motivations Beyond Rates

    The Avoidable Buyer Pitfall Series is shown above. To see more, Click Here.

    Buyers are driven by personal reasons: a desire for move-in-ready homes (56% say it’s very important), life transitions like growing families or relocations, or simply the emotional pull of summer: longer days boost mood and make house-hunting more enjoyable.

    Make Your Marketing Hit the Mark

    Action: In your next dinner seminar invite or social post, spotlight these motivations:

    • ✅ Annual events timed for summer: “See homes before fall school starts”

    • ✅ Emphasize move-in-ready inventories

    • ✅ Host Q&A sessions on navigating financing during rate uncertainty

    Leverage FOMO and Feelings

    Encourage attendance by framing the seminar as a discovery opportunity:

    “Seats are limited—secure your spot to learn how to save $$ before the market shifts.”

    Follow-Up With Purpose

    After your event, send personalized market updates referencing individual motivations:

    “You mentioned growing your family—we found three kid-friendly homes just listed.”


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