{"id":4890,"date":"2021-09-29T11:20:10","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T15:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/?p=4890"},"modified":"2024-02-13T18:45:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T23:45:06","slug":"abr-designation-course-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/abr-designation-course-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Is The ABR Designation Worth It In 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4890\" class=\"elementor elementor-4890\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dd32c47 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dd32c47\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ae4c56c\" data-id=\"4ae4c56c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bb9a780 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bb9a780\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:image {\"id\":919,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6649 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Is-the-ABR-Designation-Worth-it-300x300.png\" alt=\"Is The ABR Designation Worth It?\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Is-the-ABR-Designation-Worth-it-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Is-the-ABR-Designation-Worth-it-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Is-the-ABR-Designation-Worth-it-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Is-the-ABR-Designation-Worth-it-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Is-the-ABR-Designation-Worth-it-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Is-the-ABR-Designation-Worth-it-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Is-the-ABR-Designation-Worth-it.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Should real estate agents still get the <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.realtor\/diweb\/partner\/partnerId\/102703\/redirectUrl\/catalog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ABR Designation<\/a>? In this article we will review what the ABR designation is and if it&#8217;s really worth it in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Today&#8217;s real estate market heavily favors sellers, and it doesn&#8217;t look like that will change anytime soon.<\/p>\n<p>With low inventory and tons of competition, buyers need to have a Realtor on their side capable of getting their offers accepted and being able to negotiate and be an advocate for them.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While some of the skills needed to be a stand-out buyer&#8217;s agent are only learned through experience, others can be taught through the Accredited Buyer&#8217;s Representative Designation.<\/p>\n<p>But, with a $295 price tag, is the ABR designation worth it?\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"what-is-abr\">What Is The ABR Real Estate Designation?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-919 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ABR-1-300x156.jpg\" alt=\"What is the ABR Real Estate Designation?\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ABR-1-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ABR-1-500x260.jpg 500w, https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ABR-1.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.realtor\/diweb\/partner\/partnerId\/102703\/redirectUrl\/catalog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Accredited Buyer Representative<\/a> is one of the many designations offered by the National Association of Realtors.<\/p>\n<p>It is designed for agents who work with buyers and want to provide the highest quality of service to their clients.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Through the coursework required to get this designation, a Realtor will become highly skilled in representing buyers.<\/p>\n<p>The knowledge they acquire will be sure to give them a leg up on their competition, which may be extended depending on what market you work out of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"should-get-abr\">Should You Get The ABR Designation?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If most of your real estate business is on the buyer&#8217;s side, the ABR is an excellent designation to get.<\/p>\n<p>Not only will you be able to market yourself as an ABR, which shows that you are an industry leader, but your skills will speak for themself.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once you have completed the course work and requirements, you will have access to ABR marketing materials like postcards, brochures, and social media copy.<\/p>\n<p>You will also have access to materials you can pass on to your buyers, like informative videos created by the NAR, as well as checklists and buyer consultation forms.<\/p>\n<p>These tools can be valuable in setting yourself apart from other Realtors.<\/p>\n<p>Further Reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/srs-designation-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Should You Get The SRS Designation?<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"course\">What Are The ABR Designation Course Requirements?\u00a0<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ABR coursework consists of a two-day, twelve-hour course that covers all the bases of what a buyer&#8217;s agent needs to do to succeed.<\/p>\n<p>The course covers everything from how to create an agency relationship to how to conduct a buyer counseling session.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You will also be required to complete an elective course.<\/p>\n<p>The elective is usually a one-day course on a topic of your choosing.\u00a0There are dozens of approved electives to choose from, so you can attend a class with a topic you are interested in learning more about.<\/p>\n<p>This can be a very valuable course that will help you expand your business.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lastly, you will need to maintain good standing with NAR and the Real Estate Buyer&#8217;s Agent Council.<\/p>\n<p>You will also be required to prove that you have completed five transactions where you represented the buyer to receive this designation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"worth-it\">Is Getting Your ABR Designation Worth It?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>ABR designation is one hundred percent worth it<\/strong>, as long as you put in the work to market it and put into practice the skills you learned through the coursework.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Doing these activities will make your clients happy. Happy clients leave five-star reviews for everyone to see and refer you to their friends and family members who need to purchase a home.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of happy clients (or at least impressed clients), here are some other <a href=\"https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/best-real-estate-designations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best real estate designations<\/a> you can consider.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"time\">How Long Do I Have To Take The ABR Designation Course?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For most states, you will need to complete the ABR Course within <strong>twelve months<\/strong> of purchase and unfortunately, they don&#8217;t offer extensions.<\/p>\n<p>But honestly, that should be way more than enough time for any real estate agent.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"where-abr\">Where Can I Get The Accredited Buyer&#8217;s Representative Real Estate Designation?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can get the ABR designation at the &#8220;Center For REALTOR\u00ae Development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is a direct link to the <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.realtor\/diweb\/partner\/partnerId\/102703\/redirectUrl\/catalog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ABR Designation Course<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":4897,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.realtor\/diweb\/partner\/partnerId\/102703\/redirectUrl\/catalog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4897 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/NAR.jpg\" alt=\"ABR Real Estate Designation Course\" width=\"612\" height=\"105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/NAR.jpg 612w, https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/NAR-500x86.jpg 500w, https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/NAR-300x51.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/NAR-600x103.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.realtor\/diweb\/partner\/partnerId\/102703\/redirectUrl\/catalog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View All Real Estate Designations Here<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Occasionally you might be able to get a <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.realtor\/diweb\/partner\/partnerId\/102703\/redirectUrl\/catalog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">discount on the ABR real estate designation course<\/a>. You can check the prior link.<\/p>\n<p>Further Reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/agentmarketingessentials.com\/psa-certification-course-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is Getting Your Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification (PSA) Worth It?<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Best of luck in your real estate career and getting some new designations!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should real estate agents still get the ABR Designation? In this article we will review what the ABR designation is and if it&#8217;s really worth it in 2023. Today&#8217;s real estate market heavily favors sellers, and it doesn&#8217;t look like that will change anytime soon. 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