持ち家取得時の情報収集行動と住宅満足度

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This paper examines the impact of housing search methods on subsequent residential satisfaction among Japanese homeowners. Our empirical results based on the structural equation modeling show that using the Internet or visiting housing exhibits during a search process can improve subsequent residential satisfaction. These results are consistent with the notion that these information search methods can alleviate information asymmetry or provide more information about properties available on the market. Furthermore, the positive effects of the internet search on residential satisfaction can be observed for custom-build homes and second-hand homes but not for houses built for sale.