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Browse the siteMarch 25 2020
WASHINGTON (March 19, 2020) -- Nearly half of Realtors -- 48% -- said home buyer interest has decreased due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. That percentage tripled from a week ago when it stood at 16%. Almost seven in 10 Realtors -- 69% -- said there's no change in the number of homes on the market due to the coronavirus outbreak, down from 87% a week ago.
"The decline in confidence related to the direction of the economy coupled with the unprecedented measures taken to combat the spread of COVID-19, including major social distancing efforts nationwide, are naturally bringing an abundance of caution among buyers and sellers," said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. "With fewer listings in what's already a housing shortage environment, home prices are likely to hold steady. The temporary softening of the real estate market will likely be followed by a strong rebound once the economic 'quarantine' is lifted, and it's critical that supply is sufficient to meet pent-up demand."
NAR's latest Economic Pulse Flash Survey – conducted March 16-17, 2020 – asked members questions about how the coronavirus outbreak, including the significant declines in stock market values and mortgage interest rates, has impacted home buyer and seller interest and behavior as well as new commercial clients who want to lease and purchase property. With respect to the coronavirus, several highlights of the member survey include:
View NAR's Economic Pulse Flash Survey full report here.
The National Association of Realtors® is America's largest trade association, representing more than 1.4 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.