Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)

Earn the most well-known designation for REALTORS who represent buyers.

Awarded to REALTORS who:

Pass the ABR course.

Pass an elective course or hold the GRI, Green or SRES designation or e-PRO certification.

Act as a buyer's representative in at least five closed transactions during a three-year period.

Mantain Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) membership ($110 annually).

And, complete the designation application (see REBAC.net).

Designees may be easily located at REALTOR.com by consumers and at REALTOR.org for referrals. Earn the ABR and receive:

Regular updates and marketing tips.

Today's Buyer's Rep monthly publication.

And, exclusive invitations to events.

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Course Descriptions:

Required Course

Accredited Buyer Representative

Discover how to become an efficient and profitable buyer's representative, providing the quality of service and degree of fidelity today's buyers expect. You will:

• Gain a thorough understanding of agency relationships, policy options and disclosure requirements.
• Learn how to avoid conflicts of interest and reduce your legal liability.
• Develop negotiating skills and build buyer commitment.

Course tuition includes your first year's REBAC dues - a $110 value.

CE Credit : 15 hours

Cost: $295 members/$320 non-members

Register online or click here for a registration form. Click here for the calendar of events and classes.

Elective Courses

BPOs: The Agent's Role in the Valuation Process

Evaluating property values depends more than ever on professional expertise and competence, the best use of technology, and a commitment to approach the valuation assignment from all pertinent perspectives. This course will help you enhance your skills in creating BPOs, reducing risk, and applying alternative valuation methods. This course also provides elective credit for the ABR designation.

Applicants must:

• Be licensed for a minimum of three years.
• Maintain an E&O Policy with coverage of at least $500,000.

CE credit: 6 hours

Cost: $125 members/$150 non-members

Upcoming classes:

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Global Real Estate: Local Markets

Last year, foreign buyers invested more than $82 billion in residential real estate in the U.S., paid $100,000 more on average than the overall U.S. median price, and the majority paid all cash. Local Markets will show you how to connect with this client base and help you uncover global opportunities in your local market. This course provides elective credit toward the ABR designation and the RSPS certification as well.

This course covers:

The advantages of international investment in the US market.

How to position your local real estate market in a global economy.

Serving foreign-born clients.

Building a global presence.

CE Credit: 6.5 hours 

Cost: $150 members/$175 non-members

Upcoming classes:

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HAFA Short Sales

This ABR elective explains the similarities and differences in the U.S. Treasury, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) programs designed to streamline and unify the short sales process.

CE Credit: 6.5 hours

Cost: $125 members/150 non-members 

Upcoming classes:

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Resort & Second-Home Markets Course

Many areas include prime second-home markets and, along with resort markets, these have weathered economic changes. This course gives you the knowledge and skills you need to specialize in; buying, selling, or managing second homes in a resort, recreational, and/or vacation destination; and properties for investment, development, or retirement. This course provides elective credit for the ABR and CIPS designations.

CE credit: 7.5 hours

Cost: $150 for members / $175 for non-members

Upcoming classes:

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Short Sales and Foreclosures: What Buyer’s Representatives Need to Know

Provides the framework for understanding how to: qualify sellers for short sales; develop a short sale package; negotiate with lenders; tap into buyer demand; safeguard commissions; limit risk; and protect buyers. This course also provides elective credit for the ABR designation.

CE credit: 6 hours

Cost: $125 members/$150 non-members

Upcoming SFR courses:

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