ABR® Elective Course Options
Before applying to become an ABR®, you must complete the ABR® designation core course and one elective option. Many of these elective options also count towards other designation or certification requirements.
Electives
Classroom course search includes both in-person and live virtual courses.
Online courses are self-paced and you have one year to complete from time of purchase.
Center for REALTOR® Development Elective Courses:
- At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) Certification Course
- Buyers by Generation: Success in Every Segment Certificate Course
- Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Local Markets Course
- Corporate Relocation: The Next Move Certificate Course
- e-PRO® Certification Course
- Green Designation Course: People, Property, Planet, Prosperity
- Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) Designation*
- Home Finance Resource (HFR) Certification Course
- Marketing Strategy & Lead Generation Certificate Course
- Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification Course
- New-Home Construction and Buyer Representation Certificate Course
- Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) Certification Course: Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA
- Planning and Zoning Resource: Advocating for Your Community's Future Certificate Course
- Real Estate Investing: Build Wealth Representing Investors and Becoming One Yourself Certificate Course
- Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification Course
- Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Designation Course
- Short Sales & Foreclosure (SFR®) Certification Course: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know
Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) Elective Courses:
- Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Certification Course**
- Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Designation Course**
- Marketing the Listing Course**
Women's Council of REALTORS® (WCR) Elective Courses:
- Effective Negotiating for Real Estate Professionals Course**
- Networking and Referral Systems Course**
*Selecting GRI as your elective requires that you hold the full designation.
**If you select an elective option from WCR or REBI, you must provide proof of course completion by uploading your certificate from the course with your application. Failure to upload a certificate will delay your application.
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Why I earned my ABR®
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The designation gives me an incredible amount of credibility with buyers. It is recognized as one of the top credentials.
Dee Davey, ABR®, CRS, GRI, SRES®, SFR®Mansfield, Arlington, Burleson, and Grand Prairie TX
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