Who is it for?
WThe Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process.
What You Gain
- 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(link is external).
- Networking and referrals
How to Earn It
Education
- Complete the two-day core designation course.
- $150 until February 28, 2019; $200 March 1-22nd
- Complete one of the ABR® elective courses.
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).
Exam
Pass the ABR® core designation course exam with an 80% or better score.
Pass the exam for the ABR® elective course of your choice with an 80% or better score.
Application
- Submit the designation application along with documentation of five completed transactions.
Cost
- Cost of courses – $150 until February 28, 2019; $200 March 1-22nd
- REBAC Dues
o First year of REBAC membership is free
o Second year is $110, but prorated based on the month you joined REBAC
o $110 per year thereafter
