Unlocking Homeownership

First-Time Homebuyer Essentials is an interactive onboarding course created for Vanderwell Realty. The goal was to help first-time buyers clarify their must-haves, set realistic budgets, and avoid wasting time on homes that don’t meet their needs. I used a vertical design approach, leaning on video storytelling, self-assessment checklists, budget sliders, hotspots, and dialogue simulations to make the learning feel like a guided experience rather than traditional training. The course culminates in a capstone simulation where learners evaluate multiple properties, weigh trade-offs, and decide whether to make an offer. By completing the course, buyers arrive at their first meeting with an agent focused, prepared, and ready to make confident decisions — reducing search time and smoothing the buying process.