The Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) focuses on buyer representation. While it is now a broadly-accepted, mainstream business model in real estate circles, it’s sometimes easy to forget that it wasn’t always so—and how quickly the shift occurred. Within the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), buyer representation officially took hold in November 1996, when NAR acquired the then-independent REBAC, giving full support to a trend that has continued to gain momentum.
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Why I earned my ABR®
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I can easily find and speak to someone who works in a certain area by using the buyer’s rep directory on ABR.realtor.
Christina Lameirao, ABR®, CIPS, RSPSSarasota/Bradenton, FL
Member News
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Mastering the Art of Buyer Representation: Best Practices
Read moreWith evolving client expectations and a greater emphasis on transparency, buyer’s agents must go beyond the basics to clearly articulate their value and provide best-in-class service.
For Joseph (Joe) Sinnona, ABR® course instructor, national and international speaker with Sinnona Speaks, and team leader of NorthStar @Exp Realty, mastering buyer representation is not just about completing transactions—it’s about developing confidence in what you offer, refining your business practices and building lasting client relationships.
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How to Actually Use AI in Your Real Estate Business
Read moreThe introduction of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT has significantly changed how real estate professionals operate. While some were initially wary, many embraced these tools for tasks such as writing blog posts, listing descriptions, emails, call scripts and social media captions. However, it quickly became clear that AI outputs often lacked personalization, accuracy and the unique voice of the agents, raising the question: How can agents leverage AI tools to enhance their workflows without compromising authenticity?