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How to Host an Effective First-Time Homebuyer Seminar

How to Host an Effective First-Time Homebuyer Seminar

By Jon Clark / January 23, 2023
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Hosting a seminar for first-time homebuyers can be a great way to establish yourself as a knowledgeable local real estate pro, as well as drum up leads and new clients. Best of all? Those clients come with serious potential. Only…

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Setting Expectations with Your Home Buyers

Setting Expectations with First-Time Homebuyers

By Aly Yale / December 7, 2022
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Most home buyers—particularly first-time homebuyers, come in pretty optimistic. They’re excited about finding their dream home and ready to hit the ground running. Though that optimism is certainly enviable, it’s important for real estate agents to temper that excitement with…

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tips for first time sellers

Tips for First-Time Sellers

By Tara Mastroeni / August 3, 2022
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There are plenty of tips to be found for first time homebuyers, but what about for tips first time home sellers? In an effort to bridge the information gap, we’ve provided five tips for first time home sellers below. Read…

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50+ Resources for First-Time Homebuyers

50+ Resources for First-Time Homebuyers

By Aly Yale / January 3, 2022
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Homeownership isn’t just the American Dream. It’s one of the best wealth-builders out there. It’s not the easiest thing to achieve, though. From the down payment to the low supply of housing, there are lots of barriers that make homeownership…

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First-time Homebuyer in the Military? Answers to Your Top 6 Mortgage Questions

First-time Homebuyer in the Military? Answers to Your Top 6 Mortgage Questions

By Aly Yale / August 13, 2021
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Veterans and military members are pretty lucky when it comes to buying a home. For one, they have a mortgage program designed just for them — one only homebuyers who are veterans or currently in the military can take advantage…

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How to Choose a Real Estate Agent as a First-Time Homebuyer

How to Choose a Real Estate Agent as a First-Time Homebuyer

By Aly Yale / March 18, 2021
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A real estate agent can be a great partner to have — especially when buying your first home. Not only can they help you find that perfect dream home (and steer clear of the duds), but they can also guide…

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How to Host a Killer Dinner Party in Your New House

First-time Homebuyers, Here’s How to Host a Killer Dinner Party in Your New House

By Aly Yale / April 24, 2019
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You’ve closed on your first house, moved in, put together all that IKEA furniture, and finally unpacked your boxes. Naturally, a housewarming party is next on your list. But if you’ve only ever lived in small, cramped apartments, you may…

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Couple hugging as they unpack boxes

4 Techniques to Speak to a First-Time Homebuyer

By Mary Mack / April 14, 2019
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A first-time homebuyer seeking a mortgage is brand new to the process and will need extra guidance. The trick to helping these newcomers is to know how to communicate with them as well as what kind of communication you should…

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First-Time Homebuyers, Don’t Skip This Super Important Step

First-Time Homebuyers, Don’t Skip This Super Important Step

By Aly Yale / April 12, 2019
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Working with a great real estate agent, getting pre-approved for your mortgage, and organizing your financial documentation early are all important — and well-known — steps for first-time homebuyers. But there’s also a lesser-known must-do for first-timers that’s not as…

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Books for First-Time Home Buyer

5 Books Every First-Time Homeowner Should Read

By Tim Coutis / March 27, 2019
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Leading up to the purchase of your first home, you were probably getting a lot of advice from friends, family, and even total strangers. It was probably a big relief on closing day when you realized you made it through…

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