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Bigger Benefits Await

Earn more than just a designation with ABR®

Gain Access

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The Center for REALTOR® Development, in partnership with NAR, is offering the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Designation Course (a $295 value), at no cost for all of 2024.

For more information and course dates, please visit become.abr.realtor.

The ABR® Advantage

Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designees advocate for homebuyers and are recognized as distinguished agents in the industry. When you earn the designation, you receive benefits that will help advance your brand, business, and network.

Global Connections

Global Connections for ABR® designees

Join our international network to exchange expert advice, best practices, referrals and more.

Extended Benefits to Agents and Brokers

Agent and broker benefits

See the resources we provide that enable both agents and brokers to thrive.

Specialized Education

Specialized training as an ABR® designee

Experience continuous opportunities to expand your current industry knowledge.

Hear for yourself

  • ...my ABR® designation instills confidence that I’ve spent time learning how to represent buyers in their most significant financial decision to date.

    Angela Green, ABR®, MRP
    Metrowest and Central, MA
    Angela Green, ABR MRP

ABR® Benefits Snapshot

Today’s Buyer’s Rep

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Monthly newsletter delivers buyer-centric tips and resources.

ABR® Referrals & Networking Group

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Where ABR® designees share referrals and best practices.

TBR HotSheet

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A weekly scan of online stories and resources delivered by email.

Homebuyer's Toolkit

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A 10-step reference guide, helpful for first time buyers and repeat buyers alike.

Marketing Materials

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Professionally designed and customizable brochures, flyers, postcards, and more aimed at different types of buyers.

Member News

  • Low Inventory and Overcoming Implicit Bias

    It’s clear that 2023 was challenging for homebuyers and agents alike, but 2024 market forecasts signal increased buyer activity.

    In the recent “NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit,” NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun reported that the number of existing-home sales declined an estimated 18% in 2023 after another near 18% drop in home sales in 2022. That puts 2023 on track as the worst year for home sales since 2008 and 1995. Read Full Issue.

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  • Scripts on Discussing Your Value

    In last month’s issue of Today’s Buyer’s Rep, we discussed the importance of clearly and frequently articulating your value as a buyer’s representative. Since recent court cases have brought agent compensation and representation into the limelight, it’s critical that you’re prepared to clearly answer consumers’ questions related to the benefits you provide and how you charge for your services. 

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