first-time home buyer program
This program is designed to protect your investment, guide your decisions, and give you the skill and confidence of a seasoned buyer.
Let Us Guess How You Got Here
- House shopping has become a nightly ritual?
- Rent keeps rising and you’re ready to invest in yourself?
- You worked hard, earned a promotion, and started saving?
- Living with family and dreaming of your own space?
- Built your credit and savings account wondering if it’s enough?
- Planning to start a family and looking for stability?
We know how you're feeling: a bit nervous, excited, uncertain, and borderline overwhelmed at the thought of buying your first home. It is a big step!
Let the Ehrenberg Real Estate Group help.
We help buyers turn their questions into homeownership. Our team ranks in the top 3% in Minnesota for a reason!
Our First-time homebuyers
Enjoy the following benefits
Complimentary Home Warranty (A $600 Value)
We give every first-time buyer a full year of protection after closing. This warranty covers many of the big items people worry about, like:
- Heating/Cooling System
- Kitchen Appliances
- Water Heater
- Electrical System
- Plumbing System
- Washer/Dryer
ACCESS TO OUR TEAM OF PROFESIONALS
When you work with us, you get access to a full team of friendly, reliable experts who make every step feel easier, not more complicated.
- Executive Closer/Title Company
- ASHI-Certified Inspector
- Industry Leading Lender (MN/WI)
- Complete Transaction Support Team
PREMIUM SERVICE
Most buyers are simply taught how to 'buy a home.' We teach you how to evaluate real estate as a long-term investment, so your lifestyle today doesn’t limit your financial freedom tomorrow. That means honest guidance, transparent conversations, and walking away from bad investments.
The bottom line is this: based on our approach and our premium service, our clients make more money.
Client Appreciation Program
When you buy with us, you become part of our real estate family.
- Exclusive giveaways
- Special events
- Discounts
- Free HomeBot Subscription
Plus, FREE REAL ESTATE ADVICE FOR LIFE
Our First-time homebuyers
Enjoy the following benefits
Complimentary Home Warranty (A $600 Value)
We give every first-time buyer a full year of protection after closing. This warranty covers many of the big items people worry about, like:
- Heating/Cooling System
- Most Kitchen Appliances
- Water Heater
- Electrical System
- Plumbing System
- Washer/Dryer
ACCESS TO OUR TEAM OF PROFESIONALS
When you work with us, you get access to a full team of friendly, reliable experts who make every step feel easier, not more complicated.
- Executive Closer/Title Company
- ASHI-Certified Inspector
- Industry Leading Lender (MN/WI)
- Complete Transaction Support Team
PREMIUM SERVICE
Most buyers are simply taught how to 'buy a home.' We teach you how to evaluate real estate as a long-term investment, so your lifestyle today doesn’t limit your financial freedom tomorrow. That means honest guidance, transparent conversations, and walking away from bad investments.
The bottom line is this: based on our approach and our premium service, our clients make more money.
Client Appreciation Program
When you buy with us, you become part of our client family.
- Exclusive giveaways
- Special events
- Discounts
- Free HomeBot Subscription
Plus, FREE REAL ESTATE ADVICE FOR LIFE
Common Questions from
our First-Time Homebuyers
Not all representation is the same. A true real estate professional focuses on your long-term investment, strategy, and protection throughout the process. An agent only focuses on a commission.
No. Many buyers qualify with far less. We help you select a loan that aligns with your financial goals, timeline, and comfort level, not a one-size-fits-all option.
Location plays a major role in long-term value, resale potential, and lifestyle. We help you understand how neighborhood trends and positioning affect your investment.
Getting started sooner gives you an advantage! Pre-approval and market knowledge take time, and our job is to make sure you feel comfortable, informed and confident before making any decisions.
It All Begins With Questions...
We’re only a call or click away. No pressue: just clear, friendly guidance.
You've never done this before, there are no stupid questions!
What our first-time home buyers are saying
"Buying or selling a home is a daunting task – unless you have Nick as a realtor! Whether you are ready to jump in, are trying to figure out your timeline for buying or selling, or aren’t even sure whe… Read Morere to start, reach out to Nick – you will be glad you did. From beginning to end, working with Nick was phenomenal.
From our first meeting, Nick listened to our situation and what we were hoping to achieve and provided framework for how to be successful. We did a home walkthrough where he advised on particular updates, changes, and styles to help stimulate substantial buyer interest. He pulled local information and leveraged his decade+ experience to advise on a competitive price point and selling strategy. He routinely checked in on our progress to ensure we were still tracking towards our goal date, and was ready to adjust, as needed. Nick was thoroughly involved in how the house layout should feel to enhance our professional photos to put our best foot forward for the listing. Leveraging several social media platforms, he ensured our listing was spread widely in advance of our go-live date stimulating substantial interest. Through his tireless efforts and strong collaboration, we were able to list by our target date, get an above list offer on day 1, view and put an offer on our new home, close on both properties in under 30 days AND on the same day!
I will be reaching out to Nick for my next realty need – and I highly recommend you do the same 😊. You will be glad you did!" Read Less
"Dan was truly a delight to work with and was so dedicated to the utmost experience and end result. He was with us and guided us every step along the way, while fighting to get us the very best value … Read Moreand experience. This being one of the most important events of our lives, it was so comforting to know that he was looking out for us the entire time. He exudes confidence and knowledge, and it’s obvious he truly enjoys his profession. I would, and already have HIGHLY recommended him to family and friends." Read Less
"As first time home buyers- Nick made the process such a breeze!
My boyfriend and I just moved to the twin cities area from Wisconsin. When getting started with the process, we had no idea what we want… Read Moreed and all of the little intricacies about buying a home. We were both blown away with the amount of knowledge Nick brought to the table while we were navigating this intimidating process and market.
I have watched alot of HGTV in my days and “house hunting” shows, and Nick surpassed all of my expectations by a million.😂
Nick was kind, timely, optimistic, and truly cared about us as a people and not just clients.
When we would start to get frustrated/worried, he was right there with us to keep our spirits uplifted and ensured us we would find our perfect home, and we did just that.
When the time comes that we out grow our home, we will definitely be going with Nick again.
We would recommend him to anyone and everyone looking to buy/sell a home.
Thank you, Nick!" Read Less
"We presented Nick with the challenge of selling my elderly mother's home. Not only was he able to help us sell it quickly, he also was able to guide us through some complications including working wi… Read Moreth me out of state and managing some unexpected repairs prior to the sale. Nick was always responsive and willing to go beyond traditional real estate agent duties. And he did it all with a smile and positive attitude! He truly helped set our minds at ease during a stressful period. Would highly recommend working with him!" Read Less
"Brent impressed me with his easy demeanor, professionalism and the sense of partnership he brought to our interactions. He brought a collaborative approach and provided invaluable advice and insight t… Read Moreo guide me in getting the property market-ready. I recommend Brent unreservedly for his proficiency, expertise and friendly approach. He went the extra mile to make the process as smooth as possible and definitely deserves your consideration when looking for a realtor." Read Less
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- Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
- Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
- ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
- Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
- Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
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