Return to course listing

First-Time Homebuyers: A Niche to Grow On

$39
This product includes:
Elective Hours: 3 Mandatory Hours: 0 Total Hours: 3
Description
State 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

Package Content:

State Requirements For North Dakota

North Dakota State Requirement Details for Real Estate Broker Continuing Education

Renewal Date: Licenses expire on December 31st of each year.  CE must be completed by November 15th of each year.

Current CE Cycle - November 16, 2025 through November 15, 2026

Hours Required by the State: 12 hours

  • 12 hours on elective topics
Note: There are NO mandatory topic hours or courses for this CE cycle.

The CE Shop’s Offering for the November 16, 2025 through November 15, 2026 cycle:

  • 12 hours on elective topics

Reporting: The state requires course completions to be reported to the state. We will report your course to the state upon completion.

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.

Certificates: Immediately upon course completions, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.

Final Exam: Final exams must be passed with a minimum of 75%.

License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state can be found here.

Still have questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions or Contact Us.

 

North Dakota Real Estate Commission

Street Address: 1120 College Drive, Suite 204, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501

Mailing Address: 1120 College Drive, Suite 204, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501

Telephone: (701) 328-9749

Email: ndrec@nd.gov

North Dakota Real Estate Commission

NDREC Continuing Education