The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) 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 REALTORS® who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.
The criteria are:
- Completing a comprehensive two-day REBAC course in buyer representation.
- Obtaining a passing grade on the written examination.
- Demonstrating practical experience by completing and closing five real estate transactions in which you functioned as a buyer's representative. Transactions must be completed and closed anytime prior to and up to 36 months after completing the ABR® course.
- Maintaining membership in good standing with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and with the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council.
