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)
Package Includes
- 15-Hour Accredited Buyers Representative course (ABR)
- One 8-hour elective of choice:
- Military Relocation Professional course
- Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA (PSA) course
- Home Finance Resource course
There are other courses that satisfy the SRS elective requirement, but they are longer than 8 hours and thus not included with this program. The SRS electives we offer are identified in this catalog.
- What you will learn:
- Represent buyers with confidence and integrity
- Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA (PSA) course
- Represent buyers with confidence and integrity
- Conduct effective buyer consultations
- Navigate agency relationships and fiduciary duties
- Guide clients through the purchase process smoothly
- Printed & Digital Course Materials (Shipping fees may apply)
- 23 hours of Class Time*
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) Designations DESLearn 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
- TREC Provider #5-CEP
- TREC Approval #09785-RECE
- Click Here for Important Information
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.
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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) Designations DESLearn 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
- TREC Provider #5-CEP
- TREC Approval #09744-RECE
- Click Here for Important Information
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) Designations DESLearn 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
- TREC Provider #5-CEP
- TREC Approval #09818-RECE
- Click Here for 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.
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) Designations DESLearn 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
- TREC Provider #5-CEP
- TREC Approval #09813-RECE
- Click Here for Important Information
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) Designations DESLearn 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
- TREC Provider #5-CEP
- TREC Approval #09805-RECE
- Click Here for Important Information
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) Designations DESLearn 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
- TREC Provider #5-CEP
- TREC Approval #09800-RECE
- Click Here for Important Information
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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