Market Segmentation


Definition of "Market segmentation"

Chamaine Snell
Chamaine Snell Coldwell Banker Hedges Realty

Process of defining submarkets within an overall market. Market segmentation is the process of defining the suitability of a submarket for a specific property. For example, a new home development with one-acre plots would appeal to families earning over $100,000 per year.

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