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Find First-Time Home Buyer Specialists in Council Bluffs, IA

Directory of first-time home buyer specialists in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Verify credentials with the state state mortgage licensing authority before hiring.

20 agents listed
Updated June 2026
Council Bluffs, IA
Important: Listings are compiled from publicly available sources and have not been independently verified by BeforeMortgageUSA.com. We do not endorse any broker or guarantee outcomes. Verify licensing and disciplinary status with the State Mortgage Licensing Authority of Iowa before hiring.
Showing 20 first-time home buyer specialists in Council Bluffs, IA Listings are displayed in no particular order and are not ranked by BeforeMortgageUSA. Order does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any broker.
Jennifer Coyle - Flat Branch Home Loans
900 Woodbury Ave #7d, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 689-8034 home.fbhl.com
Michelle Hiers Real Estate Agent
12 Menard, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 651-1896 michellehiers.com
Home Sweet Home With Amy
229 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 630-9365 haggstromhomegroup.com
Leah Johnson - Realtor
900 Woodbury Ave Ste 6, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 575-1911 listedwithleah.com
Andi Coziahr, Realtor® at Better Homes & Gardens -The Good Life Group
12 Menard Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 578-8680 andicoziahr-thegoodlifegroup.sites.bhgrealestate.com
Key Real Estate
501 S Main St # 2A, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-3133 keyre.com
Lorraine Corrill REALTOR
900 Woodbury Ave Ste 6, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 714-5789 lorrainecorrill.bhhsambre.com
NP Dodge Real Estate
1032 Woodbury Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-5008 npdodge.com
Stephanie Bowden, Realtor- Iowa, BHGRE- The Good Life Group | Copper Collective
12 Menard Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 890-9290 stephaniesellsiowa.com
Shannon Sorensen Realtor Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices AMB
900 Woodbury Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 658-1461 shannonsorensen.bhhsamb.com
Parker Bond Smith, Realtor
900 Woodbury Ave Ste 6, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 212-8895 parkersmith.bhhsamb.com
Melinda Hope Jensen, Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
900 Woodbury Ave Ste 6, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 699-0203 melindajensen.bhhsamb.com
Alicia Stultz - Realtor - NextHome in the Bluffs
4111 S 9th St Bay 3, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 314-0485 aliciastultz.nexthomeinthebluffs.com
Morse Real Estate
623 W Broadway #104, Council Bluffs, IA 51502
(402) 677-6356 morse-re.com
Lyndsay Schaben, Realtor with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate | The Good Life Group
12 Menard Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 326-7746 movewithlyndsay.com
Aaron and Kara Johansen, Realtors
12 Menard Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 660-1015 thedreamhomeduo.com
Rachelle Edwards, REALTOR, Heartland Properties
535 W Broadway #100, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 326-1223 redwards.heartlandproperties.com
NextHome in the Bluffs
4111 S 9th St Ste 3, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(402) 665-4742 nexthomeinthebluffs.com
Jeremy Bouchard, Realty ONE Group Authentic
1032 Woodbury Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 355-1560 jeremybouchard.com
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group - Council Bluffs Office
12 Menard Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(402) 932-5989 betteromaha.com

A first-time home buyer specialist in Council Bluffs Iowa helps you navigate the home purchase process from pre approval to closing. These professionals understand Iowa specific programs like the Iowa Finance Authority FirstHome loan which offers down payment assistance. They also guide you through local requirements such as property inspections and title insurance in Pottawattamie County.

What Does a First-Time Home Buyer Specialist in Council Bluffs Cost?

Typical costs for a first-time home buyer specialist in Council Bluffs range from 500 to 1500 dollars for consulting and transaction coordination. Some specialists charge a flat fee while others take a percentage of the home price. Iowa closing costs average 2 to 5 percent of the purchase price. This is general information and not mortgage or financial advice.

* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by agent and case complexity. This is not mortgage or financial advice — consult directly with an agent for fee specifics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a first-time home buyer specialist do in Council Bluffs?
A specialist helps you find a home, secure financing, and complete the purchase. They explain Iowa programs like the FirstHome loan and the Homes for Iowans mortgage credit certificate. They also coordinate with lenders, inspectors, and title companies.
What Iowa programs are available for first-time buyers in Council Bluffs?
Iowa offers the FirstHome loan with a 30 year fixed rate and down payment assistance up to 5000 dollars. The Homes for Iowans program provides a mortgage credit certificate worth up to 2000 dollars per year. Both require a minimum 640 credit score and completion of a home buyer education course.

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