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: June 30 - 31 (2 day Class) Check in 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

• July 30: 9 AM - 5 PM (Check in starts @ 8:30 AM)
• July 31: 9 AM - 5 PM

CLASS LOCATION:

White Hall Community Center
9801 Dollarway Rd
White Hall, AR 71602

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 completing 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.

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: August 8 - 9 (2 day Class) Check in 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

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

CLASS LOCATION:

Ozark College
64 College Dr
Ash Flat, AR 72513

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 completing 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.

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: August 15-16 (2 day Class) Check in 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

• August 15: 9 AM - 5 PM (Check in starts @ 8:30 AM)
• August 16: 9 AM - 5 PM

CLASS LOCATION:

Holiday Inn Texarkana Arkansas Convention Center
5200 Convention Plaza Dr.
Texarkana, AR 71854

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 completing 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.

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: August 22 - 23 (2 day Class) Check in 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

• Aug 22: 9 AM - 5 PM (Check in starts @ 8:30 AM)
• Aug 23: 9 AM - 5 PM

CLASS LOCATION:

TBD

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 completing 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.

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: August 28 - 29 (2 day Class) Check in 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

• August 28: 9 AM - 5 PM (Check in starts @ 8:30 AM)
• August 29: 9 AM - 5 PM

CLASS LOCATION:

Edge Realty

2239 Bill Foster Memorial Hwy W Suite E,

Cabot, AR 72023 

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 completing 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.

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 5 - 6 (2 day Class) Check in 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

• Sep 5: 9 AM - 5 PM (Check in starts @ 8:30 AM)
• Sep 6: 9 AM - 5 PM

CLASS LOCATION:

North Pulaski Board of REALTORS
3100 E Kiehl Ave
Sherwood, AR 72120

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 completing 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.

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 12-13 (2 day Class) Check in 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

• Sept 12: 9 AM - 5 PM (Check in starts @ 8:30 AM)
• Sept 13: 9 AM - 5 PM

CLASS LOCATION:

Crye-Leike Realtors (Hot Springs)
1420 Central Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71901

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 completing 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.

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 19 - 20 (2 day Class) Check in 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

• Sep 19: 9 AM - 5 PM (Check in starts @ 8:30 AM)
• Sep 20: 9 AM - 5 PM

CLASS LOCATION:

ASU Heber Springs
101 River Crest Dr
Heber Springs, AR 72543

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 completing 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.

Serve Those Who Serve Our Country

When military staff and their families relocate, the services of a real estate professional who understands their needs and timetables makes the transfer easier, faster, and less stressful. This Certification teaches you how to help current and military service members and their families find housing solutions that best suit their needs and make best use of their available benefits. Find out more info about the MRP designation here.

What do you gain?

• Understanding of the processes and procedures involved in a military relocation and how these impact service members’ relocation and housing choices
• Ability to provide information to help members through a rent or buy, sell or rent decision-making process
• Ability to identify and provide services that help service members sell or find and purchase suitable homes
• The knowledge of the military relocation process you need to guide service members through the real estate transaction
• Ability to explain the basics of VA financing
• Access to the members-only marketing tools and resources
• The Military Relocation Professional Certification Core course is an approved elective for the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation.

To earn the MRP certification, REALTORS® must complete a few basic requirements: 
1. Member in good standing of the National Association of REALTORS®
2. Complete the one-day MRP certification course 
4. Submit certification application and one-time application fee of $195.