FREE ABR Designation Course APRIL 17-18, 2024 | 9am - 5pm | Location: GLAR Headquarters
The Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® is offering the ABR Designation Course FREE to our REALTOR® Members on April 17-18th. Don't miss this opportunity to show your commitment and value to your buyer-clients by becoming an Accredited Buyer's Representative!
The ABR® is a prestigious designation in the real estate industry that signifies expertise and excellence in buyer representation. It equips agents with the necessary skills and resources, including how to secure and explain a buyer representation agreement, to represent homebuyers' needs effectively throughout the real estate transaction process.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Buyer Representation Agreements and Buyer Counseling Sessions Learn how to create a buyer representation agreement, conduct a successful buyer
consultation, and communicate your value to clients.
Navigate Each Step of the Buyer Side Transaction Process Understand every piece of the transaction puzzle, including the search-showing-selection process, offers and negotiations, appraisals, and closing on the property.
Communicating Your Value as A Buyer's Representative This course covers how you can promote yourself in the buyer's market as a buyer's rep and grow your business using ABR® designee member benefits.
Four (4) requirements must be met to attain and use the ABR designation:
Successful completion of the two-day Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation
Course, including an 80 percent passing grade on the exam for online course takers. After you complete this course you will have three (3) years in which to complete the other ABR designation requirements.
Successful completion of one of the ABR elective courses, including an 80 percent passing grade on the exam for online course takers. This course may be taken prior to completing the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation Course.
Five (5) completed transactions in which the ABR candidate acted as a buyer’s representative (up to two leases). Any transactions closed prior to taking the ABR Designation Course or closed within three years after completing the course are eligible for credit.
Membership in good standing in the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC)and the National Association of REALTORS®.
Important Note: All requirements must be completed within three years of passing the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation Course.
Have questions or need help? Contact the GLAR Education Department at Education@LouisvilleRealtors.com.
