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Course Description:

As First Time Buyers return to the market they will face hurdles in funding a down payment and securing a mortgage. Learn how to help them overcome the challenges in the second course in C.A.R. Education's First Time Buyers Specialist (FTBS) Certification.  The 4-hour First Time Buyer Specialist 2- Be the Go-to Agent course covers financing programs and walks you through the process of winning the client's trust when you offer "first time home buyer workshops" to educate them and dispel misinformation or information overload on the financing process.

 

Registration:

Live or LearnMyWay® To register for this course at a local Association near you or on an upcoming webinar, visit the Education Calendar.

Online Anytime To purchase this course in our new interactive online platform available 24/7,  visit store.car.org

Certification:   This course counts toward earning the First-Time Buyer Specialist Certification (FTBS).  For more information about these certifications, please visit the Certifications/Designation Page


 

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How you will benefit from taking this course:

  • Recognize techniques for reaching the First Time Buyer audience
  • Identify and suggest loan programs which lend themselves to the needs of First Time Buyers
  • Execute personalized First Time Buyer Workshops aided by the tools offered in the class
  • Prepare appropriate material and arrange for professional assistance for first time buyer workshops
  • Develop and implement post-workshop marketing strategies
  • Capture a meaningful share of the local First Time Buyer market

Who should attend:

Any real estate professional who wants to understand how to build confidence, trust and relationships with first time buyers by personally playing the major role in the education process and overcome the challenges of financing First Time Buyers.

Instructors:

George Lawrence

Earn the First Time Buyer Specialist (FTBS) Certification

The FTBS Certification can be earned by taking the two FTBS courses.  Course 1 teaches you the specific strategies for penetrating the market.

 

FTBS Course Bundle with Both Courses


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