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.
What is the ABR® Designation
Elevate your skills and knowledge
Get ahead of industry issues and trends
Gain a competitive edge
Why It’s Worth It
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.
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Why I earned my ABR®
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Always remember who you are working for—your client, not your commission. Do your job well and the rewards will come.
Andrea (Andi) DeFelice, ABR®, BrokerSavannah, GA
Member News
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Building Your Pipeline
Read moreIn light of the current market dynamics and shifting industry norms, it’s critical for buyer agents to prioritize building and nurturing their client pipeline like never before. With severely limited inventory, high interest rates, and high prices, the home search can be a lengthy and uncertain process for many buyers.
Even if you have a healthy number of buyer-clients you’re currently working with, they may be slower to get to the closing table—if at all!
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Low Inventory and Overcoming Implicit Bias
Read moreIt’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.
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