■ When buying a house, what was the first thing you researched? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions for most people. That's why there are numerous factors to confirm in advance—such as floor plans, pricing, and home performance. In today's information-rich era, many people may feel uncertain about "where to start researching" or "who to consult." To address this, NEXER Inc. and Cuore Home Co., Ltd. jointly conducted a survey on "Information Gathering and Consultation When Buying a Home," targeting 241 men and women across Japan who indicated in a preliminary survey that they were either considering or had experience purchasing a home. ※ If citing content from this press release, please follow these guidelines: ・ Clearly state the source as "a survey by NEXER Inc. and Cuore Home Co., Ltd." ・ Include a link to Cuore Home Co., Ltd. (https://cuore-home.jp/) ・ Include a link to the relevant article (https://cuore-home.jp/column/survey6/) Survey Overview: "Survey on Information Gathering and Consultation When Buying a Home" Method: Online questionnaire Survey Period: June 18, 2026 – June 22, 2026 Respondents: Men and women across Japan who responded in a preliminary survey that they were considering or had experience purchasing a home Valid Responses: 241 samples Survey Questions: Question 1: When you first started considering buying a home, how did you begin gathering information? Question 2: Please explain your reason. Question 3: Do you prioritize visiting housing exhibition sites or model homes? Question 4: What points do you especially want to confirm during your visit? (Multiple answers allowed) Question 5: When consulting about homebuilding, have you ever felt that your questions or concerns were not adequately addressed? Question 6: What specific concerns remained unresolved? (Multiple answers allowed) Question 7: Have you ever attended a "homebuilding seminar" or "study session"? Question 8: What kind of seminar or study session content wo