Value of a ABR Designation
So, What does the ABR designation mean?
An Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Designation means your Realtor has achieved a high level of proficiency and education in their field and is familiar with buyer brokerage and buyer agency issues. An ABR Buyer’s Representative must successfully fulfill the following requirements:
· Complete the ABR Designation 12 hour Course and exam.
· Complete an ABR elective course and exam.
· Present documentation of 5 completed closing transactions as the sole buyer representative.
· Maintain membership with the Real Estate BUYERS AGENT Council and the National Association of REALTORS.
Why do I need a Buyer’s Representative?
A real estate buyer’s representative works for you, the buyer, making sure you get the home you want - for a price you want. Your buyer’s representative has the professional expertise and knowledge to help you find the right home for your needs.
Your representative works on your behalf, putting your interests first, so you can buy your home with confidence and ease.
Your buyer representative will:
· Help determine locations and neighborhoods to fit your interests.
· Find properties in those locations to suit your needs.
· Help you establish an affordable price range.
· Preview properties and accompany you to showings.
· Examine and research properties for possible issues or problems.
· Advise you in making a purchase offer.
· Present your offer to the seller.
· Negotiate the price for you.
· Help you get the appropriate financing for your property.
· Assist you in finding experienced and professional vendors for additional services such as movers, painters, carpenters, etc.
Only a REALTOR® a member of the National Association of REALTORS® can receive the ABR
So, What does the ABR designation mean?
An Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Designation means your Realtor has achieved a high level of proficiency and education in their field and is familiar with buyer brokerage and buyer agency issues. An ABR Buyer’s Representative must successfully fulfill the following requirements:
· Complete the ABR Designation 12 hour Course and exam.
· Complete an ABR elective course and exam.
· Present documentation of 5 completed closing transactions as the sole buyer representative.
· Maintain membership with the Real Estate BUYERS AGENT Council and the National Association of REALTORS.
Why do I need a Buyer’s Representative?
A real estate buyer’s representative works for you, the buyer, making sure you get the home you want - for a price you want. Your buyer’s representative has the professional expertise and knowledge to help you find the right home for your needs.
Your representative works on your behalf, putting your interests first, so you can buy your home with confidence and ease.
Your buyer representative will:
· Help determine locations and neighborhoods to fit your interests.
· Find properties in those locations to suit your needs.
· Help you establish an affordable price range.
· Preview properties and accompany you to showings.
· Examine and research properties for possible issues or problems.
· Advise you in making a purchase offer.
· Present your offer to the seller.
· Negotiate the price for you.
· Help you get the appropriate financing for your property.
· Assist you in finding experienced and professional vendors for additional services such as movers, painters, carpenters, etc.
Only a REALTOR® a member of the National Association of REALTORS® can receive the ABR
