A configuração da imagem do imóvel residencial (apartamento) na percepção do comprador

Abstract

The objective of this work is to identify the flat image, formed from the point of view to the people who bought it. Trough this image, it is understood as representations, views, beliefs or even networks of meanings of an object kept in holistic memory. In order to achieve this purpose, we appointed the MCI (Method of Image Configuration), which is a research tool used to identify the images for organizations, as brands, products and services. From the application of the instrument, it has achieved a result, which consists in understanding how the image flat is configured. This means of qualitative research, which provided an understanding of the attributes forming the image of apartment and how these attributes are organized in the consumer mind as the dimensions and position of these attributes from the people who was interview. From the quantitative research, it is possible to identify and confirm the structure of the factors that compose the relative model on intention of buy the apartments, showing what most influenced the purchase intent. With this we could identify the symbolic factors, sensory, value and functional are the most impacted on consumers purchasing intentions. We found out that this work bring an important contribution in understanding the images of consumers and how these images impacting on purchase intentions. This study can help companies in the strategic direction and construction of buildings appropriate to the needs and desires of consumers.