The ABR® Difference
The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is for real estate professionals who have a passion for working with buyer-clients and want to take their excellence and service to the next level.
The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is for real estate professionals who have a passion for working with buyer-clients and want to take their excellence and service to the next level.
Elevate your skills and knowledge
Get ahead of industry issues and trends
Gain a competitive edge
You can't count on the market—you have to count on your skills. ABR® designees have continuous access to education, industry information, marketing materials, and more. These resources can boost referrals and lead generation.
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.
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.