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First-Time Homebuyers: A Niche to Grow On

$45
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 2 YEARS 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

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State Requirements For Vermont

Vermont State Requirement Details for Real Estate Salesperson Continuing Education

Renewal Date: 5/31 every even-numbered year

Hours Required: 16 hours

  • 4 hours – 2024-2026 Mandatory Course
  • 2 hours – Vermont Energy Goals
  • 10 hours – Elective hours

The CE Shop’s Offering: 16 hours

  • 4 hours - 2024-2026 Mandatory Course
  • 2 hours - Vermont Energy Goals
  • 10 hours - Elective hours

Effective July 2023: Vermont real estate licensees must complete a real estate-specific education module relating to Vermont's energy goals prior to the next license renewal date in 2024. The CE Shop has an approved 2-hour Vermont Energy Goals course to meet this requirement.

Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.

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 at least a 75% and may be taken as many times as necessary in order to pass.

License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state is to log in to the licensing system online and follow the prompts to renew.

Post-Licensing: New Salespersons renewing for the first time are required to complete 8 hours of post-licensure education within 90 days of their license being issued.

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Vermont Real Estate Commission

Street Address: 89 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602

Telephone: 802.828.1505

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