The ABR designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.

The ABR designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. Louisiana REALTORS® offers the 2- day ABR course as well as several REBAC elective courses throughout the year

To earn your Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation, you must successfully complete the two-day ABR course; complete one of the approved REBAC one-day elective course; submit proof of five closed transactions as a Buyer’s Representative and be a member in good standing with REBAC and NAR.

REBAC was established to promote superior buyer representation skills and services. REBAC supports its members through a variety of benefits and publications designed to keep members informed of developments and to help members improve their business.

What does it take to earn the ABR Designation? Check out this chart (pdf) from REBAC.