HOPE Homebuyer Education Program
First Home. Real Hope.
Save $65 off a lifetime membership to Hawaii HomeOwnership Center (HHOC) courtesy of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS®
Membership to HHOC, normally $75, includes homebuyer education classes. REALTOR® clients can become a member for just $10!*
Upon completion of the classes, a certificate is issued that is often required for various home loan programs. Other services that come with the HHOC lifetime membership include unlimited homeownership coaching and post-purchase services. This education and counseling help put you on the path to homeownership.
Getting Started
Complete the Intake Form
You can complete our intake form two ways, DOWNLOAD or ONLINE, see below for more detailed information.
Download Option:
- Download the Intake Form
- Complete, Print and Sign
- Submit via website, fax, mail or in-person (Oahu)
ONLINE OPTION:
To fill out an intake form and make membership payment, click the button below.
NOTE:
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Homebuyers working with a member of the Honolulu Board of REALTORS® can receive the courtesy subsidy – indicate the name of your referring REALTOR® on your intake form. Not yet working with a REALTOR? Find one here.
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If you obtained information on the HOPE Homebuyer Education Program through a Kamehameha Schools Resource Center or the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), please indicate “NH” as the name of the referring REALTOR®/Agency (on page 6 of intake form) to receive the HBR discount.
* A soft credit report is available for an additional charge for those who opt for this option. With self-paced education, you have class access through a website to complete at your convenience and the certificate issued after a follow-up session with a HHOC staff person. “Live” classes are scheduled virtual class sessions with a live instructor.