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03/12/2008
The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABRŪ) Designation
Courtesy of REBAC.
Getting the Designation
Why get the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABRŪ) Designation? What are the qualifications?
The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABRŪ) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council ("REBAC") of the National Association of REALTORSŪ who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.
There are five major requirements to attain and use the ABRŪ designation:
- Meeting the REBACŪ education requirement --
- completion of a 2-day ABR core course through an accredited course provider,
- or completion of the REBACŪ Web course,
- or completion of the satellite television education programming through the RE/MAX Satellite Network
- Completion of one elective course. Current members who have already obtained the ABRŪ designation are grandfathered as to the elective course requirement.
- Passing a written examination on legal and practical aspects of agency representation.
- Practical experience requirement of acting as a buyer's representative in 5 documented and verifiable transactions. (Valid transactions are those that occurred anytime prior to and up to 36 months after the date the course was completed.)
- You must, at all times, be a member in good standing with REBACŪ and the National Association of REALTORSŪ.
List of Current Electives
Check the Education page of the REBAC Web site for additional course listings as they become available.
- Successful Buyer Representation in New Home Sales - REBAC
- Representing the e-Buyer - REBAC
- Successful Relocation Representation - REBAC
- CIPS Essentials Course - Contact Heidi Henning at 312/329-8376
- e-PRO Internet Course - Visit Realtor University
- Innovative Marketing for Buyer's Reps - REBAC
Using the Designation
When can I begin using the ABRŪ designation in my advertisements and in representations to the public?
Upon receipt, review and approval of your application, the ABRŪ designation will be awarded to you. REBAC will send you the ABRŪ Designation Kit which includes a certificate, lapel pin, advertising slicks, a press release for distribution to your local media and reproduction artwork of the ABRŪ logo for your advertisements. Although you cannot use the ABRŪ designation until it has been awarded to you, membership in REBAC begins when you complete the ABRŪ Designation course.
Learn more about REBAC.
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