Jumping into the real estate world can be daunting for a first-time home buyer. You've never owned a home before, and now you're supposed to learn about mortgages, down payments, credit scores, contracts, title, escrow, inspections, foreclosures, and many other topics all at once.

A great way to start is by attending a first-time home buyer class. Many brokers, loan officers, title companies, etc. will put on short, informative classes to give home buyers a head start on the learning process. These classes are almost always free, and really pack in a ton of real estate knowledge, as much as you might learn in a few months researching on your own.

Of course, first time home buyer classes are free for a reason. The Realtors, mortgage pros, and title officers who put on these classes are hoping you'll use their services when you decide to buy. The class gives you a great chance to see if you're comfortable with their personalities and style of interaction. The folks who run the classes must be hard-working, up-to-date on current trends, and organized - probably a good set of skills to start with if you're trying to choose a real estate professional.

First Time Buyer Class in Seattle

Schedule of Seattle First Time Home Buyer Classes