First-Time Homebuyers: A Niche to Grow On

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LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 2 YEARS Elective Hours: 3 Mandatory Hours: 0 Total Hours: 3
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Renewal Requirements

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

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State Requirements For New York

New York State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education - Broker and Sales License

Renewal Date: Every two years by the exact day of your license anniversary date

Hours Required: 22.5 hours

  • 2 hours implicit bias 
  • 2 hours cultural competency
  • 3 hours fair housing
  • 2.5 hours ethical business practices
  • 1 hour legal matters
  • 1 hour agency (2 agency hours for initial license renewal)
  • 11 elective hours

New York Department of State

Street Address: One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 22001, Albany, NY 12201-2001

Phone518.474.4429

Fax518.473.6648

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