Jump start your path to home ownership.

Get the confidence you need to navigate the homebuying process.

What you'll learn

This seminar will deliver a comprehensive look into the homebuying process. When you leave, you’ll have a roadmap for searching for and buying your new home.

Getting a loan

Hear about the various loan products that may be available to you and why not all loan types—and lenders—are created equal. We’ll go over downpayment assistance programs and what you need to know about your credit. This section is taught by an experienced mortgage broker.

Getting into contract on your home

Learn about the dos and don’ts when searching for your home and making an offer. Aaron will teach you about mistakes that homebuyers often make and how to successfully navigate a competitive market to get into contract.

What happens before you get your keys

The homebuying process doesn’t end when you get into contract. Learn about what comes next, and how to make sure your real estate purchase remains on track before you receive your keys.

Meet your instructors

Our homebuyer seminar is delivered by professionals working in the industry. It’s not theory—our instructors are successful real estate brokers and mortgage loan officers who have collectively guided hundreds of clients into their homes.
Real Estate Broker

Aaron Wilder
Loan Officer

Inessa Masevich
Certified Mortgage Consultant

Ryan Niles

Real Estate Broker

Aaron Wilder

Aaron Wilder is a trusted Puget Sound area real estate sales broker who has helped dozens of individuals and families achieve their housing goals. His honest and straightforward approach in client communication and real estate negotiations has been immensely successful, earning him multiple sales awards at his previous brokerage.

Real estate is a people business, and Aaron is the ultimate people person. He takes time to get to know his clients, to understand what’s important to them and how he can best serve them. Aaron earns his clients’ respect by working honestly and tirelessly on their behalf, finding creative ways to approach negotiations and ultimately get his clients the win.

Aaron is a Seattle native with extensive local knowledge. He has a master’s degree in accounting and tax and a bachelor’s degree in business, both from the University of Washington. When he isn’t working, you’ll mostly like find Aaron on the greens at one of Puget Sound’s golf courses. Of course, during football season, Sundays are reserved for the Seahawks.

Loan Officer

Inessa Masevich

Inessa feels blessed to have a career focused on helping people achieve their homeownership dreams. “When I get a call or email from a client that goes out of their way to thank me and my team, I know I’ve done my job well and there is no better feeling,” she says.

Inessa joined Cornerstone Home Lending in 2015 as a production manager. Here, she honed her exceptional management, mortgage product knowledge, and customer service skills while overseeing one of the country’s top-producing teams. After a few years, she started her own team and has loved being able to apply her years of experience on the back-end to the front-lines. Inessa is very knowledgeable, operates with integrity, and makes it her goal to empower clients with both education and the confidence that they have a loan officer that truly has their interests in mind.

Inessa was born in Belarus but has lived in Seattle for most of her life. When she isn’t at the office, she’s out hiking, training for a race, or volunteering at her church. She relaxes by reading, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Certified Mortgage Consultant

Ryan Niles

Guided by a heart for service and backed by an amazing team, Ryan Niles offers more than 15 years of experience in mortgage lending. He has achieved the designation of certified mortgage advisor, which is earned by only the top 1% of loan officers in the U.S. The CMA certification is the standard of excellence in the industry and means Ryan has met rigorous education, training and ethical standards.

Whether helping a client buy their first home, improve their home loan savings, or leverage their equity, Ryan offers comprehensive planning and education. He applies the knowledge he’s gained over the years to find creative financing options that fit his customers’ unique needs. Ryan and his team offer transparency and trusted insight so clients can make confident, well-informed mortgage decisions.

An honors graduate from the University of Washington, Ryan holds a business administration degree with a concentration in finance and marketing. He has lived in the Seattle area since 1999 and enjoys its rich culinary, arts, and culture scene.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the seminar?

Our seminars are five hours, split into two sections (lending and real estate). The Washington State Housing Finance Commission requires homebuyer education to be five hours for participants to receive a certificate for downpayment assistance programs. Don’t worry—there will be breaks.

Is the seminar online or in person?

All our seminars are currently delivered via a live Zoom meeting. There will be lots of opportunities to ask questions during and after the seminar.

We are exploring options for adding in-person seminars to the schedule. If you’re interested in attending an in-person seminar, sign up for our email list and we’ll let you know when they are scheduled.

Can I bring guests to the seminar?

We encourage anyone who will be signing the contracts to register for this seminar. So if you’re buying a home with a spouse or partner, we advise both of you to attend.

Is this a sales pitch?

Absolutely not. Our instructors believe in home ownership and donate their time to share this education with prospective buyers. Sales pitches are not allowed in the seminar.

If this is free, how do the instructors make money?

This is a 100% no-obligation seminar. But if you like what you learn, you can hire either or both of your instructors.

What is your cancellation policy?

We understand that things come up and you may not be able to attend a class after you’ve registered. If that’s the case, we just ask that you notify us and we’ll work with you to get you rescheduled for another seminar.

What happens if a seminar is canceled after I've registered?

If we don’t meet the minimum number of registrants for a seminar, or if illness or an emergency arises, we may reschedule the seminar. If that happens, we’ll be in touch with you and get you rescheduled for another session.

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