First-Time Homebuyers: A Niche to Grow On

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LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 1 YEAR Elective Hours: 3 Mandatory Hours: 0 Total Hours: 3
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Renewal 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 Arkansas

Arkansas State Requirement Details for Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Continuing Education

Renewal Date: Renew for upcoming year by September 30th to avoid penalty.  License expires on December 31st.

Hours Required by the State: 7 hours

  • 1-hour Required Safety Course
  • 3 hours of Electives
  • Salespersons:
    • 3-Hour 2025 AREC Required Course on Agency Representation and Compensation
    • Principal Brokers and Executive Brokers WILL NOT receive CE credit for this course.
  • Principal Brokers and Executive Brokers:
    • 3-Hour 2025 AREC Required Broker Course on Supervision/Agency
    • Salespersons may NOT take the Supervising Broker course.
  • Associate Brokers:
    • Associate Brokers may elect to take either the Salesperson course or the Broker course. If an Associate Broker has aspirations of becoming a managing broker, they are encouraged to take the Broker course.

Arkansas Real Estate Commission

Street Address: 612 South Summit Street, Little Rock, AR 72201

Mailing Address: 612 South Summit Street, Little Rock, AR 72201

Telephone: (501) 683-8010

Email: areclic@arkansas.gov

Arkansas Real Estate Commission

License Renewal Information