Description

The Accredited Buyer's Representative (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

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 referral opportunities

How to Earn It

For REALTORS® in the U.S.

Education

Complete the two-day core designation course.

Complete one of the ABR® elective courses.

Take the course and choose your elective(link is external).*

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).

Exception: International members of REBAC do not have to be members of NAR.

Exam

For the online course only, pass the ABR® core designation exam with an 80% or better score. The exam is also required by some states for continuing education (CE credit).

For the online course only, pass the exam for the ABR® elective of your choice with an 80% or better score. The exam is also required by some states for continuing education (CE) credit.

Application

Submit the designation application along with documentation of five completed transactions.