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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.

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.

In order to pass, you must receive at least an 80% on the final exam. After you complete the course, you will have 3 years to complete the remaining requirements.

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.

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.

Step 4 - Maintain active status

Remain in good standing with the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

Annual dues are waived for the first year. Fee is $110 thereafter.

NAR dues for 2023 are $150 per agent. This fee is billed through your local REALTOR® association.

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.

Complete ABR Designation Program

$369$389
SAVE $20

Courses included:

  • 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.

Additional details:

  • FREE books/PDFs included
  • 23 CE credit hours (TREC)

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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

Designation Course 15 CE Credit Hours (TREC)

Improve your marketability as a buyer's agent with this highly-recognized credential.

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 and build trust with new clients
  • Troubleshoot to fix any issue that might arise
  • Negotiate for your homebuyers and formulate competitive offers
  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • TREC Provider #0005
  • TREC Course #39438

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ABR Elective Courses

The following courses satisfy the elective course requirement for the ABR designation. Keep in mind that you may purchase them at a discounted rate within the Complete ABR Designation Program.

Home Finance Resource

Certification Course 8 CE Credit Hours (TREC)

Help aspiring homeowners navigate the complicated process of home financing.

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 #0005
  • TREC Course #43998

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Military Relocation Professional

Certification Course 8 CE Credit Hours (TREC)

Help veterans and active-duty service members navigate relocation, DoD housing policy, and home financing.

Learn how to:

  • Interpret how Department of Defense policies impact service members’ housing
  • Guide service members through the permanent change of station (PCS) process
  • Explain the basics of Veterans Affairs (VA) financing and connect prospective buyers with VA financing lenders
  • Compare military basic allowance for housing (BAH) rates to market area home prices, mortgage rates, and rents
  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • TREC Provider #0005
  • TREC Course #42557

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Marketing Strategy and Lead Generation

ABR Elective Course 8 CE Credit Hours (TREC)

Stand out from the crowd and build a unique and balanced marketing strategy that works in today's market.

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 #0005
  • TREC Course #38540

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Important Information

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.

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New Home Construction and Buyer Representation

ABR Elective Course 8 CE Credit Hours (TREC)

The New Home Construction course satisfies the elective requirement for the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) designation.

Learn how to:

  • Guide buyers through the purchase transaction of a new construction
  • Evaluate builders and help clients choose the right one for their needs
  • Work with the builder’s sales representative and develop a mutually beneficial relationship for the homebuyer
  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • TREC Provider #0005
  • TREC Course #32072

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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.

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Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA

Certification Course 8 CE Credit Hours (TREC)

Nail down the comparative market analysis (CMA) and become an invaluable counsel to both sellers and buyers.

Learn how to:

  • Perform a CMA to estimate the probable selling price of a property
  • Analyze neighborhoods, regional markets, and trends
  • Adjust comparables using averages and cost data
  • Discuss CMA conclusions and implications with clients
  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • TREC Provider #0005
  • TREC Course #33058

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Students who thrive on conventional, live instruction will enjoy this method! Unlike blended classroom courses, these require in-person attendance, at a Champions campus, for all course hours.

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Attend live classes from the comfort of your home! Our ChampionsLive virtual classrooms are perfect for students who prefer at-home learning, but also want live instruction.

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