Description

Instructor: Bobbi Slagle

IN-PERSON CLASS ONLY

Everyone benefits with ABR®

The Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Designation course will give you the professional tools and knowledge to be an advocate and guide for your buyer-clients.

Recently updated with new information and research relevant to today's market, the ABR® Designation Course explores every aspect of residential real estate transactions from a buyer's perspective. Learn how to attract m ore buyer-clients and elevate your services to ensure you are meeting all your fiduciary responsibilities when representing buyers.

Agents can hone their craft in representing the needs of homebuyers. ABR® designees are empowered to maintain their superior skills and develop business opportunities by providing exclusive member benefits.

Brokers know that specialized agents are an asset to the team. ABR® designees have proven that they have the skills and experience to go above and beyond for their clients. In turn, brokers can better prioritize their business and receive additional confidence in their agents.

Show Homebuyers You’re Serious

The ABR® Designation Course will give you the professional tools and knowledge to be an advocate and guide for your buyer-clients.

Recently updated with new information and research relevant to today’s market, the ABR® Designation Course explores every aspect of residential real estate transactions from a buyer’s perspective. Learn how to attract more buyer-clients and elevate your services to ensure you are meeting all your fiduciary responsibilities when representing buyers.

Topics Covered

• Conveying your value to the buyer-client
• Conducting a seamless, productive buyer counseling session
• Guiding a buyer-client through the search-showing-selection process
• Negotiating buyer-clients’ offers
• Bringing the transaction to a successful close
• Providing exceptional service

Who is it for?

ABR® designation is for real estate buyer's agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home buying process.

What You Gain When you maintain your ABR® Designation (annual dues currently $110)

• Valuable real estate education that elevates your skills and knowledge in the eyes of home buyers.
• Ongoing specialized information, programs, and updates that keep you knowledgeable on the issues and trends facing home buyers.
• Access to members-only publications, marketing tools and resources.
• Networking and referral opportunities.

How to Earn It

For REALTORS® in the U.S.A.

Education

• Complete the two-day core designation course.
• Complete one of the ABR® elective courses.
• https://abr.realtor/abr-course-and-electives/electives 

Work Experience

• Documentation of five completed transactions in which you acted solely as a buyer representative

Professional Affiliation

• Membership in good standing in REBAC
• Membership in good standing in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

Additional Information

• This course is the main requirement for the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation. Successful completion of this course also fulfills the elective-course requirement to earn the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Designation.

• Please note there are annual dues that must be paid to earn and maintain this designation. Visit the How to Earn Your ABR® page to learn more.