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First-Time Homebuyers: A Niche to Grow On

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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 Washington

Washington State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education

Renewal Date: Every two years

Hours Required: 30 hours

Renewal for Brokers:

At least 30 hours, including:
3-hour Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate Course
3-hour Washington Real Estate Fair Housing Course
At least 27 hours other approved continuing education
At least 15 hours must be completed within 24 months of your renewal date.
You may also use up to 15 hours of unused continuing education completed within 48 months of your renewal date.

Renewal for Managing Brokers:

At least 30 hours, including:
- 3–hour Core Course
- 3-hour Fair Housing Course
- At least 24 hours other approved continuing education
At least 15 hours must be completed within 24 months of your renewal date.
You may also use up to 15 hours of unused continuing education completed within 48 months of your renewal date.
The hours must be started after the date of first licensure as a managing broker.

Provider Approval Number: S1633

The CE Shop’s Offering: 30 hours

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 70% 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.