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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

ABR® Benefits Snapshot

Today’s Buyer’s Rep

Monthly newsletter delivers buyer-centric tips and resources.

ABR® Referrals & Networking Group

Where ABR® designees share referrals and best practices.

TBR HotSheet

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

Homebuyer's Toolkit

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

Marketing Materials

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

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