First Time Homebuyers – Friend or Foe?
CE Credit: 3
Instructor: Katheryn DeClerck
According to NAR, almost 30% of buyers in 2023 were first-time homebuyers (down from 34%). Some agents consider 1st-time homebuyers challenging to work with. Other agents focus on this niche and love working with them. What accounts for this, and why can working with them be so rewarding? This course will review the characteristics that typically apply to 1st-time homebuyers, their expectations, and unique needs. We will discuss how to manage the buying process, including understanding the lifecycle of a transaction, necessary paperwork, technology, and financial considerations. These buyers are your future business, so we will also cover ongoing service post-closing to add value.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Do not drive during the course, as this presents an obvious safety issue.
- Do not conduct any alternate business. Please pay attention to the duration of the course.
- You must have your video on and audio enabled at all times during the course.
- Virtual backgrounds are no longer allowed.
- You must be centered in the camera’s view and visible during the course.
- Please answer the moderators when spoken to.
- If you choose not to follow any of the rules, you forfeit all CE credit.
- If you “no show” or cancel less than 24 hours prior, there is a $25.00 fee.
- Certificates will not be emailed unless all students answer the poll question or submit a completed attestation form.
If you have any questions, please call GCAR reception at 518.464.0191 x0
Tuition
Included in your GCAR membership dues (AKA free for GCAR members)
Non-member rates
$15 per CE credit hour