Online Learning from the Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD)
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Note: Continuing Education (CE) credit is not available for this course.
Date:
Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 - Wednesday July 31st, 2024
Cost:
$0 No Cost
Time: The course is scheduled in Central Time
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Show Homebuyers You’re Serious
The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation Course will give you the professional tools and knowledge to be an advocate and guide for your buyer-clients.
Recently updated with new information and research relevant to today’s market, the ABR® Designation Course explores every aspect of residential real estate transactions from a buyer’s perspective. Learn how to attract more buyer-clients and elevate your services to ensure you are meeting all your fiduciary responsibilities when representing buyers.
With a live interactive webinar, you can experience the benefits of an interactive classroom setting from the convenience of your home, office, or whichever location is best suited to your learning style.
After completion of the course, you'll be on your way to earning the Accredited Buyer's Representation (ABR®) Designation.
Topics Covered
Additional Information
- Conveying your value to the buyer-client
- Conducting a seamless, productive buyer counseling session
- Guiding a buyer-client through the search-showing-selection process
- Negotiating buyer-clients' offers
- Bringing the transaction to a successful close
- Providing exceptional service
- This course is the main requirement for the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation. Successful completion of this course also fulfills the elective-course requirement to earn the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Designation.
- Please note there are annual dues that must be paid to earn and maintain this designation. Visit the How to Earn Your ABR® page to learn more.
- International students can purchase this course at the Member price by becoming an International REALTOR® Member. Click here for more details.
- Continuing Education (CE) credit is not available for this course.
Instructor
Matthew Rathbun
Matthew Rathbun has traveled across the US and abroad bringing the latest information about trends, techniques and tools to real estate agents looking to upgrade their careers. With a unique blend of geekiness, humor and an in-depth knowledge of the practice of real estate Matthew makes agents think differently about the world. Matthew is a self-proclaimed ‘worst- student-ever’, and during each class he puts himself in the learner’s seat and brings a unique spin to how agents can increase their business and serve their clients at a higher level.
Matthew is licensed broker in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia and Executive Vice President of Coldwell Banker Elite, coaching and developing over 300+ agents and staff.
Matthew has served in various capacities in the REALTOR® Association and has been the recipient of the Virginia Association of REALTORS® Educator of the Year award, National CRS Instructor of the Year, National REBI Instructor of the Year, the Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS®; REALTOR® of the Year, and the Code of Ethics Award among others.
Matthew brings his experiences and humor to every classroom. All of his classes are enhanced with his experience as a real estate technologist and a strong grasp on the ever-evolving real estate industry
Minimum time spent in course to be marked as complete is 90% (not including lunch and breaks). Continuing Education (CE) credit is not available for this course.