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 Hawaii
Hawaii State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education
Renewal Date: 11/30 every even-numbered year. Please note: all CE courses and the license renewal application must be completed by this date in order to stay active. If a license has lapsed and was put into inactive status, the 2 core courses from the previous cycle must be completed prior to regaining an active status.
Hours Required by the State: 20 hours
- 6 hours – Core hours
- 14 hours – Elective hours
Note: A licensee who is issued a Hawaii real estate salesperson license during an even-numbered year shall be deemed to have completed equivalent to the continuing education hours as required by section 467-11.5, HRS, and section 16-99-90.
Hawaii Real Estate Branch
Street Address: King Kalakaua Building, 335 Merchant Street, Rm 333, Honolulu, HI 96813
Telephone: 808.586.2643