Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation Course 

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join the ranks of the best in buyer representation? Now is the time to earn the ABR® designation.

The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation represents a benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. It is designed to provide real estate professionals with practical skills, training, and resources to build their business and the expertise they need for an edge in serving today’s home buyers. Click here for more info regarding the ABR® designation.

What do you gain?

• Valuable real estate education that elevates your skills and knowledge in the eyes of homebuyers.
• Ongoing specialized information, programs and updates that help you stay on top of the issues and trends in successfully representing homebuyers.
• Access to REBAC members-only marketing tools and resources, which provide an additional competitive edge.

CLASS DATE/TIME: September 29-30 (2 day Class) Check in 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

•  Sept 29: 9 AM - 5 PM (Check in starts @ 8:30 AM)
•  Sept 30: 9 AM - 5 PM

CLASS LOCATION:

• Zoom 

How to Earn the ABR® Designation

Four requirements must be met:

1. Completion of the Two-Day ABR® Course - Successful completion of the two-day ABR® designation course, including an 80% passing grade on the exam. After successful completion of the ABR designation course, you will have three years in which to complete the other requirements.
2. Completion of an ABR® Elective Course - Successful completion of one of the ABR® elective courses, including an 80% passing grade on the exam, within three years of completing the designation course. Click here for a complete list of the ABR elective course listings.
3. Documentation of Transactions - Documentation verifying five completed transactions in which you acted solely as a buyer representative (no dual agency). Any transactions closed prior to taking the ABR® Designation Course or closed within three years after completing the ABR Designation Course are eligible for credit. Documentation necessary for each of your five completed transactions:Copy of the signed buyer agency agreement OR purchase/sale agreement OR disclosure. The contract must verify the agent's name and/or include the agent's signature as the buyer's agent. Providing only the name and/or signature of the buyer's agent's broker is not sufficient.Copy of the closing/settlement statement verifying that each transaction closed.
4. NAR Member in Good Standing - NAR membership in good standing.

All requirements must be completed within three years of passing the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR® ) Designation Course. Only REALTORS® who meet all these requirements and have been officially awarded the ABR® designation are permitted to call themselves an ABR® and use the ABR® logo.

ZOOM OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS - Click HERE

The AREC post-license requirement for a new salesperson is 18 classroom hours and must be taken within 6 months after the date the individual was initially licensed. The Salesperson Post License 18 classroom hours consist of the following three 6-hour modules - Agency & Disclosure, Contracts, Contracts to Close.

THIS CLASS IS LIVE VIA ZOOM

THERE IS ALSO AN "IN PERSON" OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS. CLICK HERE

The AREC post-license requirement for a new salesperson is 18 classroom hours and must be taken within 6 months after the date the individual was initially licensed. The Salesperson Post License 18 classroom hours consist of the following three 6-hour modules - Agency & Disclosure, Contracts, Contracts to Close.

ZOOM OPTION FOR THIS CLASS IS AVAILABLE - Click HERE

In order to become a real estate agent in Arkansas, you must successfully complete no less than sixty (60) classroom hours of real estate education of which thirty (30) classroom hours must be in the basic principles of real estate, from an accredited post secondary school or an organization licensed by AREC.

This course meets for three weekends, 8:30 am - 6:30 pm on the following dates:

• Nov. 7, 8
• Nov. 14, 15
• Nov. 21, 22

The "Getting Your License" Vivid course includes:

1. Textbook
2. Printed Materials
3. UNLIMITED Snacks & Beverages in our breakroom!
4. FREE return to any future "Get Your License" course at Vivid for up to 10 hours for review (if space available).

Need more info about the Pre-Licensing process? Click HERE

THIS CLASS IS LIVE VIA ZOOM

THERE IS AN "IN PERSON" OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS - Click HERE

In order to become a real estate agent in Arkansas, you must successfully complete no less than sixty (60) classroom hours of real estate education of which thirty (30) classroom hours must be in the basic principles of real estate, from an accredited post secondary school or an organization licensed by AREC.

This course meets for three weekends, 8:30 am - 6:30 pm on the following dates:

• Nov. 7, 8
• Nov. 14, 15
• Nov. 21, 22

The "Getting Your License" Vivid course includes:

1. Textbook
2. Printed Materials
3. FREE return to any future "Get Your License" course at Vivid for up to 10 hours for review (if space available).

Need more info about the Pre-Licensing process? Click HERE

THIS CLASS IS LIVE VIA ZOOM

THERE IS AN "IN PERSON" OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS - Click HERE

In order to become a real estate agent in Arkansas, you must successfully complete no less than sixty (60) classroom hours of real estate education of which thirty (30) classroom hours must be in the basic principles of real estate, from an accredited post secondary school or an organization licensed by AREC.

This course consists of 8 sessions: 4 days per week for 2 weeks, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on the following dates:

• Mon - Thurs, Nov. 9 - 12
• Mon - Thurs, Nov. 16 - 19

The "Getting Your License" Vivid course includes:

1. Textbook
2. Printed Materials
3. FREE return to any future "Get Your License" course at Vivid for up to 10 hours for review (if space available).

Need more info about the Pre-Licensing process? Click HERE

ZOOM OPTION AVAILABLE - Click HERE

In order to become a real estate agent in Arkansas, you must successfully complete no less than sixty (60) classroom hours of real estate education of which thirty (30) classroom hours must be in the basic principles of real estate, from an accredited post secondary school or an organization licensed by AREC.

This course consists of 8 sessions: 4 days per week for 2 weeks, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on the following dates:

• Mon - Thurs, Nov. 9 - 12
• Mon - Thurs, Nov. 16 - 19

The "Getting Your License" Vivid course includes:

1. Textbook
2. Printed Materials
3. UNLIMITED Snacks & Beverages in our breakroom!
4. FREE return to any future "Get Your License" course at Vivid for up to 10 hours for review (if space available).

Need more info about the Pre-Licensing process? Click HERE

THIS CLASS IS BEING CONDUCTED "LIVE VIA ZOOM"

This session will consist of the following:

• ADFA Down Payment Assistance Program (3 credit hrs)
• Contracts to Close (3 credit hrs) 
• Real Estate Safety (1 credit hr)

Arkansas licensees must obtain seven hours (7) of continuing education annually to renew an active real estate license for the upcoming calendar year. NOTE: Renewal for the upcoming year must be completed by September 30th of the current year to avoid penalty. After, September 30th, renewal can be completed with a penalty assessed. If an active license is not renewed for the upcoming calendar year prior to December 31st  of the current year, the license will automatically become expired on January 1st.

DON'T KNOW YOUR AREC LICENSE #? CLICK HERE TO SEARCH http://bit.ly/2vb7Awc

THIS CLASS IS BEING CONDUCTED "LIVE VIA ZOOM"

A new broker must complete the 30 classroom hour AREC post-licensure course within 6 months after the date the individual was initially licensed. Newly licensed brokers requesting status as an Executive or Principal Broker must satisfy the post-licensure requirement before such status is granted. 

This 3-day class meets on the following dates from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm each day:

• Tue,   Nov 17
• Wed,  Nov 18
• Thu,   Nov 19

THIS IS THE ZOOM OPTION - THERE IS ALSO AN "IN PERSON" OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS - Click HERE

This session will consist of the following:

• ADFA Down Payment Assistance Program (3 credit hrs)
• Contracts to Close (3 credit hrs) 
• Real Estate Safety (1 credit hr)

Arkansas licensees must obtain seven hours (7) of continuing education annually to renew an active real estate license for the upcoming calendar year. NOTE: Renewal for the upcoming year must be completed by September 30th of the current year to avoid penalty. After, September 30th, renewal can be completed with a penalty assessed. If an active license is not renewed for the upcoming calendar year prior to December 31st  of the current year, the license will automatically become expired on January 1st.

DON'T KNOW YOUR AREC LICENSE #? CLICK HERE TO SEARCH http://bit.ly/2vb7Awc