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 Missouri
Missouri State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education
Renewal Date: 6/30 every even-numbered year for Brokers; 9/30 every even-numbered year for Salespersons
Hours Required: 12 hours
- 3 hours – Mandatory hours (Fair Housing)
- 9 hours – Elective hours
Licensees in Missouri can fill the remainder of their hours with core or elective courses of their choice, after satisfying the ethics core requirement.
The current broker and salesperson renewal for the 2024-2026 and the 2026-2028 license period will require an approved CORE course on Fair Housing.
Seat Time: The Missouri Real Estate Commission requires that all students spend a minimum amount of seat time engaged in the course content. Our online course delivery system manages this requirement for you.
Missouri Real Estate Commission
Street Address: 3605 Missouri Boulevard, P.O. Box 1339, Jefferson City, MO 65102-1339
Telephone: 573.751.2628
Fax: 573.751.2777