First-Time Homebuyers: A Niche to Grow On
Whether you want to develop a niche business working with first-time homebuyers or simply increaseyour overall knowledge so you can better help inexperienced first-time homebuyers, this course willprovide you with the necessary foundation to serve this unique population.First-time homebuyers often rely heavily on agents’ expertise, and many feel overwhelmed, intimidated,and fearful of the prospect of buying a home. Your knowledge and calm influence can lead them towardtheir goal of homeownership, step by step.In this three-hour course we’ll explore the key characteristics of this niche market, how to cultivaterelationships with these buyers, and how to prepare them for the transaction ahead.
Course highlights include:
- First-time homebuyer market stats
- Pros and cons unique to working with this market
- Housing affordability’s impact on new buyers
- Targeted marketing approaches and conveying homeowner benefits
- Providing value to first-time homebuyer clients
- Walking clients through each step of the transaction
- Financing, loans, offers, negotiations, and closing
State Requirements For Alabama
Alabama State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education
Renewal Date: 8/31 every even-numbered year
CE Due Date: 9/30 every even-numbered year
Hours Required: 15 hours every 24 months including 3 mandatory hours in Risk Management
- 3 hours – Mandatory hours
- 12 hours – Elective hours
Alabama Real Estate Commission
Street Address: 1201 Carmichael Way, Montgomery, AL 36106
Telephone: 334.242.5544
Fax: 334.270.9118