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What is the ABR® Designation

The ABR® Difference

The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is for real estate professionals who have a passion for working with buyer-clients and want to take their excellence and service to the next level.

Elevate your skills with an ABR® designation

Elevate your skills and knowledge

Get ahead with an ABR® designation

Get ahead of industry issues and trends

Gain competitive edge with an ABR® designation

Gain a competitive edge

Why It’s Worth It

You can't count on the market—you have to count on your skills. ABR® designees have continuous access to education, industry information, marketing materials, and more. These resources can boost referrals and lead generation. 

 

 

Separate Yourself From The Pack

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Why I earned my ABR®

  • 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, RSPS
    Sarasota/Bradenton, FL
    Christina Lameirao, ABR designee

Member News

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    It’s no secret that the past year has been tough for home buyers—especially first-time buyers. Elevated home prices, higher mortgage rates, and limited inventory have created significant barriers to entry, leaving many aspiring homeowners struggling to make their move. In contrast, repeat buyers have had the advantage of leveraging record equity, enabling them to purchase their next homes—often with cash.

    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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