House purchase channels in the U.S. 2024, by age group

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 11, 2025

Between 86 percent and 91 percent of homebuyers in the United States purchased their homes through a real estate agent or broker, depending on their age group, in 2024. Homebuyers in the age group of 79 to 99 were most likely to buy a house through an agent or broker. On the other hand, the oldest homebuyers were most likely to buy their new home from the previous owner directly.

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Methods of home purchase in the United States in 2024, by age group

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Release date

April 2025

Region

United States

Survey time period

July 2023 to June 2024

Number of respondents

5,390 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Primary residence buyers; real estate purchased between July 2023 and June 2024

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Percentages may not add to 100 percent due to rounding.

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