**FREE** Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) Designation - 2 Day Course

July 30, 2024 11:00 AM - July 31, 2024 6:00 PM (EDT)

Description

**Please Note** CE credit is not available for this course. After clicking register on the next screen, click the blue LAUNCH button in the upper left corner of the new screen.

The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation demonstrates to peers and consumers your commitment to providing outstanding service for real estate buyers. The goal of the ABR® Designation Course is to establish a foundation of training, skills, and resources to help real estate professionals succeed as a buyer’s representative. Participants learn to:

• Build a buyer- representation business
• Value the services you perform on behalf of buyer-clients
• Increase confidence to work toward a signed buyer representation agreement if written buyer representation agreements are customary in your market
• Gain methods, tools, and techniques to provide the support and services that buyers want

This two day course meets the core education requirements to earn the Accredited Buyer's Representative® Designation. There are additional requirements and fees associated with earning and retaining the designation. Please click here for more information on obtaining the ABR® Designation and its benefits.

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