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ABR® Designation Course

The ABR® Designation Course

The Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Designation Course is more than just the first step towards earning your designation, as it aims to provide you with valuable insights and information to make you a better real estate professional.

Course Goals

Be fully prepared with your ABR®

Be fully prepared for future real estate transactions.

Enhance communications

Enhance client communications

Build a successful business

Build a successful buyer representation business

Develop templates for buyer consultation

Develop your own template for a buyer consultation session

Earn at least 80% on the exam

Earn at least an 75% on the final exam (online course takers)

Choose Your Course

There are dozens of ABR® designation courses available online or in a live classroom format to choose from and the list is always being updated. Explore the options below to find a course that best fits your schedule.     

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Why I earned my ABR®

  • ...the member benefits, including publications and marketing tools, have been outstanding.

    Margarita Hayden, ABR®
    Dallas – Fort Worth, TX
    Margarita Hayden, ABR

Member News

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    While inventory has started to improve, challenging market conditions for buyers are expected to persist well into 2025.

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  • Mastering the Art of Buyer Representation: Best Practices

    With 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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