The Cape Cod and Islands Association of REALTORS® is hosting a special virtual offering of the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Designation Course with instructor Kimberly Allard on April 24th, 25th & 26th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on online via PEARL! Kimberly Allard is a local Real Estate Instructor with a long history in the industry, including serving as MAR President, Chair of the State’s Education Subcommittee, and former Board member for the Real Estate Brokers and Salesperson for the Division of Professional Licensure.

With the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation, agents can hone their craft in representing the needs of homebuyers. NAR’s Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) empowers designees to maintain their superior skills and develop business opportunities by providing exclusive member benefits. ABR designees have proven they have the skills and experience to go above and beyond for their clients.

Before applying to REBAC to become an Accredited Buyer Representative, you must:

• Be a REALTOR® in good standing with NAR

• Complete the ABR Designation Course

• Complete one of the ABR® elective courses

• Provide documentation of five completed transactions in which you acted solely as a buyer representative.

ABR is recognized as an official NAR Designation. ABR Designees receive the following:

• Valuable real estate education that elevates your skills and knowledge in the eyes of home buyers.

• Ongoing specialized information, programs, and updates that keep you knowledgeable on the issues and trends facing home buyers.

• Access to members-only publications, marketing tools and resources.

• Networking and referrals

• Click here to view all benefits available

Earn 10 CE Credits for:

• RE02R06: Buyer Agency

• RE57R07: Brokerage Relationships

• RE35RC03: Offers

• RE36R05: Conducting Open Houses and Developing a Safety Plan

• RE90R14: Designated Agency

For any questions please contact education@cciaor.com. 

Course Fee*:

FREE! - As part of NAR promotions, we offer the ABR Designation Course at no cost to REALTOR® members. 

Cancelation/No-Show Policy:

In order to maintain a fair and inclusive learning environment, we are implementing a $25 Cancelation Fee/ No-Show Fee to encourage responsible attendance and ensure space availability for those who would like to attend. To avoid the $25 Cancelation Fee/ No-Show Fee, attendees must cancel by the End of the Day on April 22nd. As such, to register, we ask you to please provide a card to keep on file. 

*REBAC Application Fee:

REBAC dues and cost of maintaining your ABR Designation:

- First year of REBAC membership is free

- Second year is $110, but prorated based on the month you joined REBAC

- Third year and beyond is $110 with a 5% discount if paid online before the end of the year