Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)
Designation
The Accredited Buyer's Representative® designation is the highest credential in buyer representation awarded by the National Association of REALTORS®. In the required coursework, you'll learn how to help aspiring homeowners with every step of the process, define your value to clients as a buyer's representative, hold buyer counseling sessions, build trust with new clients, and formulate competitive offers. The ABR designation will improve your marketability as a buyer's agent and indicate your expertise to potential clients.
Why earn your ABR designation?
- Become an expert in the homebuying process and stand out to clients
- Use ABR marketing materials such as branded brochures and flyers
- Access scripts and videos that help answer client FAQs
- Be entered into the online agent directory and join the ABR Facebook group
- Attend educational buyer representation sessions and networking events
How To Earn an ABR Designation
Follow the steps below to earn an Accredited Buyer's Representative designation.
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Step 1: Complete the ABR course
The two-day, 15-hour Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) course can be completed in the virtual classroom at Champions School of Real Estate. After you complete the course, you will have 3 years to complete the remaining requirements.
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Step 2: Complete an elective course
The elective course must be ABR-approved and worth at least 8 credit hours. Most electives may also be used for CE credit. All elective-eligible courses are included in the 'ABR Elective Courses' section below.
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Step 3: Finalize at least 5 transactions
You must complete at least 5 transactions as a buyer's representative (no dual agency). This may include up to 2 leases.
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Step 4: Maintain active status
Remain in good standing with the Real Estate 's Agent Council (REBAC) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Annual dues $110 starting in the 2nd year (this fee is waived for the first year).
The NAR membership fee is $156 per agent. This fee is billed through your local REALTOR® association. Learn more
For more information and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), visit the ABR page on the REBAC site.
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The 23-hour Complete ABR Designation Program satisfies all educational requirements for the ABR designation. Additional packages are available for those who wish to add the courses needed to renew a Real Estate Sales Agent or Broker license.
*Please Note - Designation & Certification hours can be used TREC CE credit in Texas
Buyer Rep (ABR) Designation Program
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Program includes:
- Accredited Buyer's Representative course (15 hours)
- One 8-hour elective of choice:
- Home Finance Resource course
- New Home Construction and Buyer Representation course
- Military Relocation Professional course
- Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA (PSA) course
- Marketing Strategy & Lead Generation course
There are other courses that satisfy the ABR elective requirement, but they are longer than 8 hours and thus not included with this program.
What you'll learn:
- Represent buyers with confidence and integrity
- Conduct effective buyer consultations
- Navigate agency relationships and fiduciary duties
- Guide clients through the purchase process smoothly
Additional Details:
- FREE Books / PDFs Included
- 23 hours of classtime*
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Required ABR Course
You may take this 15-hour course by itself for CE credit. But to receive the ABR designation, you must also complete the additional required 8 hours of elective credit.
Accredited Buyer's Representative
15 Credit Hours (TREC)
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- TREC Provider #5-CEP
- TREC Approval #09785-RECE
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Important Information Related to Accredited Buyer's Representative Course:
For Non-Texas Licensees: If you are hoping to earn Continuing Education (CE) credit for a Designation / Certification course, please contact the agency that handles licensing in your state to verify whether or not the course in question is eligible.
CloseABR Elective Courses
The following courses satisfy the elective course requirement for the ABR designation. These elective courses are also included within the Complete ABR Designation Program.
Home Finance Resource
8 Credit Hours (TREC)
Learn how to:
- Lead buyers through loan prequalification, preapproval, and financing processes
- Implement Fair Housing practices and the NAR Code of Ethics
- Communicate market conditions to buyers
- Explain the different types of mortgage products, processes, and application requirements
- Help buyers with low credit scores secure financing
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- TREC Provider #5-CEP
- TREC Approval #09744-RECE
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Important Information Related to Home Finance Resource Course:
For Non-Texas Licensees: If you are hoping to earn Continuing Education (CE) credit for a Designation / Certification course, please contact the agency that handles licensing in your state to verify whether or not the course in question is eligible.
CloseMarketing Strategy and Lead Generation
8 Credit Hours (TREC)
Learn how to:
- Develop an effective marketing strategy and define your own brand
- Create a unique value proposition and demonstrate your appeal to clients
- Determine your target market and carry out appropriate marketing techniques to reach your audience
- Leverage social media for marketing purposes and lead generation
- Track and measure your marketing efforts
- Follow up and convert potential leads into lifelong clients
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- TREC Provider #5-CEP
- TREC Approval #09818-RECE
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Important Information Related to Marketing Strategy and Lead Generation Course:
Please Note - This is not a Designation or Certification. It is a course that can be used to satisfy the elective requirement for the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) designation.
For Non-Texas Licensees: If you are hoping to earn Continuing Education (CE) credit for a Designation / Certification course, please contact the agency that handles licensing in your state to verify whether or not the course in question is eligible.
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8 Credit Hours (TREC)
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- TREC Provider #5-CEP
- TREC Approval #09813-RECE
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Important Information Related to Military Relocation Professional Course:
For Non-Texas Licensees: If you are hoping to earn Continuing Education (CE) credit for a Designation / Certification course, please contact the agency that handles licensing in your state to verify whether or not the course in question is eligible.
CloseNew Home Construction and Buyer Representation
8 Credit Hours (TREC)
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- TREC Provider #5-CEP
- TREC Approval #09805-RECE
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Important Information Related to New Home Construction and Buyer Representation Course:
For Non-Texas Licensees: If you are hoping to earn Continuing Education (CE) credit for a Designation / Certification course, please contact the agency that handles licensing in your state to verify whether or not the course in question is eligible.
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8 Credit Hours (TREC)
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- TREC Provider #5-CEP
- TREC Approval #09800-RECE
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Important Information Related to Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA Course:
For Non-Texas Licensees: If you are hoping to earn Continuing Education (CE) credit for a Designation / Certification course, please contact the agency that handles licensing in your state to verify whether or not the course in question is eligible.
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