House purchase channels in the U.S. 2023, by age group
Between 85 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 2023. Homebuyers in the age group of 25 to 33 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.