Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
Designation
Show your clients that you are an expert in representing buyers with the designation that says it all! The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is for Real Estate Sales Agents and Brokers who work directly with buyer-clients.
Why take an ABR Class?
- You receive a NAR® recognized ABR designation
- Your name is in the REBAC Relocation Directory distributed to over 1,600 corporations
- You will have confidence in your ability to offer client-level services to your buyers
- Learn how to use the Buyer Representation Agreement without fear of rejection
- Understand retainer fees, hourly fees, transaction fees and how to earn them
Steps to Earning an ABR Designation
Follow the steps outlined below to satisfy the requirements necessary to earn the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Designation. Click each step for additional information including important resources that you might need along the way.
Complete ABR Program
Choose a Program to Enroll
The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Designation Program includes the required ABR course and your choice of a Designation elective course. Together, these courses will satisfy the education requirement needed to apply for your ABR Designation. To mix-and-match multiple delivery methods, you can choose the Champions Advantage option.
Complete ABR
Designation Program
SAVE $20
- Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Course
- Choice of One Elective:
- Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
- New Home Construction (NHC)
- Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA)
- Marketing Strategy and Lead Generation (MSLG)
- 23 TREC Credit Hours
- FREE Printed Books
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Required ABR Course
The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Designation course is also available as a stand-alone course if you do not wish to purchase the full program. Keep in mind that the following course(s) can also be purchased at a discounted rate within the ABR Program above.
Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
Learn to use the Buyer Representation Agreement with confidence.
This course will teach you how to use the Buyer Representation Agreement without fear of rejection and it will help you understand retainer fees, hourly fees, transaction fees and how to earn them. It will give you confidence in your ability to offer client-level services to your buyers. With this course you will receive the NAR® recognized ABR Designation and your name will be listed in the REBAC Relocation Directory that is distributed to over 1,600 corporations.
- Provider #0005
- Approval #36613 (Classroom / Live)
- 15 Credit Hours (TREC)
- Textbook(s) included
Important Information Related to Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Course:
Please Note: Due to the limited number of seats currently available in our classrooms as a result of social distancing guidelines, Champions is implementing a $15 No Show Fee for students who fail to notify us of their expected absence at least 24-hours before the start of class. This fee is temporary and will be retired once we return to our regular classroom capacities.
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ABR Elective Courses
The following courses are approved as electives for those wanting to apply for an ABR Designation. If taken in conjunction with the ABR course, they will satisfy the education requirement for those wishing to apply for the ABR Designation. Keep in mind that the following course(s) can also be purchased at a discounted rate within the ABR Program below.
Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA (PSA)
Learn to understand and interpret Comparative Market Analyses.
This 'Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA' course covers comparative market analyses or CMA's, and their purpose, impact, and terminology. Understand the difference between CMA's and appraisals. This course will prepare you to be able to effectively address concerns about pricing, choosing appropriate comparables, and preparing CMA's as well as working with appraisers.
- Provider #0005
- Approval #33058 (Classroom / Live)
- 8 Credit Hours (TREC)
- Textbook(s) included
Important Information Related to Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA (PSA) Course:
Please Note: Due to the limited number of seats currently available in our classrooms as a result of social distancing guidelines, Champions is implementing a $15 No Show Fee for students who fail to notify us of their expected absence at least 24-hours before the start of class. This fee is temporary and will be retired once we return to our regular classroom capacities.
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Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
Learn how to provide Real Estate services to members of our Armed Forces!
When service members and their families relocate, the services of a Real Estate professional who understands their needs and timetables makes the transfer easier, faster, and less stressful. This course focuses on preparing the Real Estate professional to successfully work with current and former military service members to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support. Learn how to provide Real Estate services - at any stage in the service member's military career - that meets the needs of this niche market and win future referrals!
- Provider #0005
- Approval #32625 (Classroom / Live)
- 8 Credit Hours (TREC)
- Textbook(s) included
Important Information Related to Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Course:
Please Note: Due to the limited number of seats currently available in our classrooms as a result of social distancing guidelines, Champions is implementing a $15 No Show Fee for students who fail to notify us of their expected absence at least 24-hours before the start of class. This fee is temporary and will be retired once we return to our regular classroom capacities.
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New Home Construction and Buyer Representation (NHC)
Learn to make new-home construction a win-win transaction for your clients!
Solid increases in single-family starts, still historically low interest rates, and high buyer demand point to healthy sales of new-home construction. This one-day course provides buyer's representatives with the product knowledge and increased confidence to make new-home construction a win-win transaction for buyer clients.
- Provider #0005
- Approval #37960 (Classroom / Live)
- 8 Credit Hours (TREC)
- Textbook(s) included
Important Information Related to New Home Construction and Buyer Representation (NHC) Course:
Please Note: Due to the limited number of seats currently available in our classrooms as a result of social distancing guidelines, Champions is implementing a $15 No Show Fee for students who fail to notify us of their expected absence at least 24-hours before the start of class. This fee is temporary and will be retired once we return to our regular classroom capacities.
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Marketing Strategy and Lead Generation (MSLG)
Learn to improve your marketing approach to generate leads.
Real estate professionals know how critical it is to employ a creative and memorable marketing approach to generate leads, while clearly communicating services and value based on the buyer's needs and expectations. What is the best way to strike this balance? Do the same strategies work for different target markets?
This one-day course explores both traditional and cutting edge strategies to strengthen the real estate professional's marketing efforts and take them to the next level. The course also examines various tools and technologies available to maximize lead generation and market impact.
The Marketing Strategy and Lead Generation Course counts as one REBAC elective course to be applied towards the ABR® Designation.
Course Goals: Understand and demonstrate your value to today's buyer, acquire the skills and resources to succeed as a buyer's agent in a dynamic real estate market, help buyers find the right property at the right terms and price in both buyer's and seller's markets.
- Provider #0005
- Approval #38540 (Classroom / Live)
- 8 Credit Hours (TREC)
- Textbook(s) included
Important Information Related to Marketing Strategy and Lead Generation (MSLG) Course:
Please Note: Due to the limited number of seats currently available in our classrooms as a result of social distancing guidelines, Champions is implementing a $15 No Show Fee for students who fail to notify us of their expected absence at least 24-hours before the start of class. This fee is temporary and will be retired once we return to our regular classroom capacities.
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Learn More about our Delivery Method Options
Traditional instructor-led classes for students who learn best in a Classroom environment.
For remote students who want to stream the unparalleled classroom experience to their home or office. Study the material before class and spend class time learning from a teacher at home.
Customize a program to fit your needs by utilizing all of our delivery methods and resources. Choose one or all methods. Switch between them to find your best learning environment.
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Delivery Methods
Delivery Methods
Traditional instructor-led classes for students who learn best in a Classroom environment.
For remote students who want to stream the unparalleled classroom experience to their home or office. Study the material before class and spend class time learning from a teacher at home.
Customize a program to fit your needs by utilizing all of our delivery methods and resources. Choose one or all methods. Switch between them to find your best learning environment.