Homebuyer Basics
How buying a home works, from your first step to closing day, taught by a real estate agent and a loan officer.
- Thursday, October 29 · 7:00–7:30 PM EDT
Free · Online · 30 minutes
Buying your first home in Richmond? Start here, free.
Short online classes that explain your options, what each one asks of you, and exactly what to do next. Taught by a local REALTOR® who bought his first home through NACA.
Next class: NACA Intro Session, Tuesday, October 27 · 7:00–7:30 PM EDT
The OwnRVA Group · Real Broker, LLC
- FreeNo cost, no obligation
- 30 minutesOnline, with time for questions
- Every weekEvening and weekend times
- Any agentYou're free to work with anyone
Where are you starting from?
I've heard about NACA
How the nonprofit program works, what it asks of you, and how to start. From someone who bought through it.
NACA intro sessionI'm new to all of this
How buying a home works, from credit and savings to offers and closing day, with an agent and a loan officer.
Homebuyer Basics classAm I ready yet?
Sixteen quick questions about savings, credit and paperwork, plus a free step-by-step NACA Roadmap PDF.
2-minute readiness checkUpcoming free classes
NACA Intro Session
How the NACA nonprofit homeownership program works, from an agent who bought his own home through it.
- Tuesday, October 27 · 7:00–7:30 PM EDT
- Saturday, October 31 · 10:00–10:30 AM EDT
- Tuesday, November 3 · 7:00–7:30 PM EST
Why I teach these
I went to my first NACA workshop in February 2020 and had my keys that August, in more house than I expected to afford on a single income. Nobody had told me that path existed. These classes give you the whole picture, including the parts that take work, so you can decide what fits.
Guides for first-time buyers
All guides →Common questions
Are the classes really free?
Yes. Both sessions are free, online and about 30 minutes, with time for your questions. There's nothing to buy and no obligation afterwards.
Which class should I take?
If you've heard about NACA or want to buy with no down payment, start with the NACA Intro Session. If you're new to buying and want the whole process explained, from credit and savings to closing day, start with Homebuyer Basics. You're welcome at both.
Do I have to work with you as my agent?
No. The classes are education first. You're free to work with any real estate agent and any lender, or none.
Is this for the Richmond area only?
The classes are online, so anyone can join, but the examples, programs and figures are for the Richmond area: Richmond City, Henrico, Hanover and nearby counties.