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Research Statistics & their Role in the National Association of Realtors Research Division NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Overview I. How Statistics Benefit NAR? II. What Statistics does NAR Compile? III. What are the methods used for gathering the statistical information Research Division NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® How Statistics Benefit Association? 5 Primary Benefits: Statistics… • help Realtors become more successful & more profitable • enhance credibility of the Realtors • help leadership with strategic planning • support legislative & regulatory efforts • keep members updated on economic & industry trends • Sell! Research Division NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® What Statistics Does NAR Compile? • • • • • • • Existing Home Sales Statistics Homebuyer & Seller Survey Member/Firm Profile Economic/Industry Forecast Economic Market Watch Report Real Estate OUTLOOK Commercial Market Studies Research Division NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Existing Home Sales Statistics • Premier Statistical Gauge of the Housing Market • Monitored by the Federal Reserve & other Housing Analysts • Broadcast to Major Media and financial news channels (WSJ, USA Today, CNN) Research Division NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® EHS Survey Instrument NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Real Estate Trend Indicator, Monthly RESALE (EXISTING) HOME SALES Single-Family Units Number of Bedrooms 2 or less $29,999or Under $30,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $59,999 $60,000 - $69,999 $70,000 - $79,999 $80,000 - $89,999 $90,000 - $99,999 $100,000 - $119,999 $120,000 - $139,999 $140,000 - $159,999 $160,000 - $179,999 $180,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $249,999 $250,000 - $299,999 $300,000 - $399,999 $400,000 - $499,999 $500,000 and over Condos/Coops Active Listings Single-Family condos/coops Units Sales 3 4 or more All End of Month End of Month EHS Statistical Series • • • • • Home Sales (Nation, Regions, States) Home Prices (Including Metro Areas) Condominium/Cooperative Sales Info. Customized Home Sales Reports Housing Affordability Index Research Division NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales – Record Setting Pace Thousands of Units 6000 5500 5000 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 68 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 98 '00 '02 Source: NAR Survey of Homebuyers & Sellers • Characteristics of Buyers & Sellers • The Buyers Home Search Process • The Role of Real Estate Professional • Financing the Home Purchase • Educates the general public Research Division NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Member Profile • Detailed information about the education, economic and professional characteristics of REALTORS® • Members can benchmark their performance vs. their peers • Provides leadership with information to plan for future needs Research Division NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Economic Forecasts Mortgage Rates 30-Year FRM Percent Percent 1-Year A RM 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 98 '00 '0 2 Source: Source: Freddie Freddie Mac Mac Research Division • U.S. Economy (GDP, Job Growth, Inflation, etc.) • Housing Indicators (Home Sales, Prices, Mortgage Rates) • State & Local Forecasts NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Industry Trends • Reports that combine economic analysis with local sales data and forecasts • Helps identify key trends in a local area and very helpful for businesses looking to expand to outside areas • Industry surveys - REPS Research Division NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Real Estate OUTLOOK • NAR Forecasts • Existing Home Sales and other housing Indicators • Regional & Commercial Market Updates • Research Studies Research Division NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Keeping Statistics Relevant • • • • Identify needs of Members & Association Survey Members/Focus Groups Working with State/Local Associations Forming Workshops Research Division NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Methods Used to Compile Statistics • Surveys, Surveys, Surveys!!! – – – – Existing Home Sales Home Buyer/Seller Member Profile Real Estate Practitioners Survey • Time Grows Legacy • Start small and build-up Research Division NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®