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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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.
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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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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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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.
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The 23-hour Complete ABR Designation Program satisfies all educational requirements for the ABR designation.
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.
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
Additional Information
- Physical textbook(s) included
- Downloadable textbook(s) PDF included
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.
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
Additional Information
- Physical textbook(s) included
- Downloadable textbook(s) PDF included
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
Additional Information
- Physical textbook(s) included
- Downloadable textbook(s) PDF included
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
Additional Information
- Physical textbook(s) included
- Downloadable textbook(s) PDF included
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
Additional Information
- Physical textbook(s) included
- Downloadable textbook(s) PDF included
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
Additional Information
- Physical textbook(s) included
- Downloadable textbook(s) PDF included
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For more information about the Real Estate education offerings at Champions School of Real Estate, please visit the following pages to learn more about the licensing process, class schedules, instructors, and more!
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