Electives

Real Estate Continuing Education Courses 

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.

 

Elective Online Course Live Course
At Home with Diversity® (AHWD) Course Online Course Live Course
Buyers by Generation: Success in Every Segment Course Online Course Live Course
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Local Markets Course Online Course Live Course
Corporate Relocation Course Online Course Live Course
e-PRO® Certification Two Day Course Online Course Live Course
Effective Negotiation for Real Estate Professionals Course* NA Live Course
Graduate REALTOR® Institute Designation (GRI) (Must hold the Designation)
 
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Home Finance Resource (HFR) Certification Course Online Course Live Course
Marketing Strategy & Lead Generation Course Online Course Live Course
Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification Course Online Course Live Course
NAR's Green Designation Two Day Course Online Day 1 & Day 2 Live Course
Networking & Referrals: Building Business & Profit* NA Live Course
New-Home Construction and Buyer Representation Course Online Course Live Course
Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) Certification Course Online Course Live Course
Real Estate Investing: Build Wealth Representing Investors and Becoming One Yourself Online Course Live Course
Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Designation Course* Online Course Live Course
Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification Course Online Course Live Course
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Designation Course* Online Course Live Course
Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Designation Course Online Course Live Course
Short Sales and Foreclosures Resource (SFR®) Certification Course Online Course Live Course

*Please submit a certificate of completion for this elective with your application.

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Why I earned my ABR®

  • 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
    Dee Davey, ABR designee

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