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First-Time Home Buyer Specialists in Columbus, NE

Browse first-time home buyer specialists serving Columbus, Nebraska. Contact information and addresses listed below.

16 agents listed
Updated June 2026
Columbus, NE
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Showing 16 first-time home buyer specialists in Columbus, NE Listings are displayed in no particular order and are not ranked by BeforeMortgageUSA. Order does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any broker.
ERS Real Estate Group Columbus at eXp Realty
4471 41st Ave Suite 202, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 563-4663 ersrealestategroup.com
Shae Spitz - eXp Realty
3154 18th Ave #4, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 741-2576 homeswithshae.com
Lisa Saenz, Bilingual REALTOR® | Nebraska Realty
1856 33rd Ave Suite 200, Columbus, NE 68601
(316) 990-7077
Isaac Saldana Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate
2412 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 640-8447 bhhs.com
Jacklyn Wiese, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate, Columbus NE
2412 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 657-9506 jacklyn.columbusbhhshomes.com
CENTURY 21 Realty Team
2626 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-1333 century21realtyteam.com
RE/MAX Total Realty
3809 23rd St #1, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-5999 columbustotalrealty.com
C S Nelson Co. Real Estate
2055 33rd Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-8244 csnelson.com
NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska
2554 40th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 563-4300 nwnen.org
Denise Thelen - Century 21 Realty Team
2626 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 276-7060 dialdenise.com
Dallas THELEN Real Estate REALTOR Century 21
2626 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 276-7616 dallasthelen.com
Chris Wisehart - Century 21 Realty Team
2626 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 910-8466 chriswisehart.sites.c21.homes
Capstone Realty Advisors
1361 26th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8505 capstonerealtyonline.com
Yeni Ruiz Bilingual Real Estate Realtor Century 21
2626 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 942-4285 facebook.com
Abbi Shefcyk - Century 21 Realty Team
2626 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 270-7110 century21.com
Home Financing Direct : Leslie Larson NMLS 1033576
1453 29th Ave Ste 7, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 304-6084 homefinancingdirect.com

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

Typical costs for a first-time home buyer specialist in Nebraska range from 500 to 1,500 dollars for consulting and coordination services. Lenders may charge origination fees of 0.5 to 1 percent of the loan amount. Closing costs in Nebraska generally total 2 to 5 percent of the home price. This is general information, 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 in Columbus do?
A specialist helps you understand Nebraska home buyer programs, such as NIFA First Home and NIFA Homebuyer Assistance. They coordinate with local lenders and real estate agents to guide you from pre-approval to closing. They also explain Nebraska-specific requirements like the seller disclosure act.
What Nebraska programs are available for first-time buyers in Columbus?
The Nebraska Investment Finance Authority offers the First Home program with a 30-year fixed rate mortgage and down payment assistance up to 5 percent of the loan amount. Buyers must complete a home buyer education course. Income and purchase price limits apply based on Platte County limits.
How long does the home buying process take for a first-time buyer in Columbus?
The process typically takes 30 to 45 days from offer acceptance to closing in Nebraska. This includes the inspection period, appraisal, and final loan approval. Nebraska law requires a 3-day right of rescission for refinances but not for purchase loans.

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