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August CCAR Classes

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Designations and Certifications

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CCAR Class of the Month

Accredited Buyer's Representative Designation (ABR)

Date: August 18 & 19, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Class Type: Zoom

This course serves as the core of the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation program. It is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. The goal of this course is to set the foundation of training, skills, and resources to help real estate professionals succeed in the marketplace as buyer’s representatives. This course is a fundamental resource for understanding the duties that REALTORS® owe to clients, customers, the public, and fellow REALTORS® as outlined in the NAR Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. In each course module you will examine a different topic; together they create a comprehensive guide to help you become an effective, efficient and profitable buyer’s representative.

Who Should Take It: Agents who work with buyers or want to grow their buyer-side business. While no specific prerequisites exist for enrolling in the ABR® Designation Course, participants are encouraged to understand real estate fundamentals and have experience working with clients in real estate transactions.

Why Take It: This designation is all about mastering the buyer’s side of a transaction. You'll learn how to manage buyer expectations, craft strong offers, and confidently negotiate on their behalf. Earning the ABR helps set you apart in a competitive market by proving your commitment to buyer representation.

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Upcoming Certifications and Designations at CCAR

In today’s competitive business environment, it often takes more than

motivation and initiative to succeed. Earning the GRADUATE REALTOR®

INSTITUTE (GRI) designation is a way to stand out to prospective home.

buyers and sellers as a REALTOR® who has gained in-depth knowledge.

on technical subjects as well as fundamentals of real estate. In Texas,

the GRI is obtained by attending three 30-hour SAE courses for a total of 90 classroom hours.

8/7, 8/8, 8/14 & 8/15: GRI Contracts to Close: ZOOM Topics include lending essentials, residential contracts, appraisals, surveys, negotiations, fair housing, and diversity.

9/4, 9/5, 9/11 & 9/12: GRI Business Skills: ZOOM Topics include seller services, buyer services, technology & environment/green building.

10/2, 10/3, 10/9 & 10/10: GRI Brokerage: ZOOM Topics include professional standards, policies, and procedures, brokerage and agency relationships, and business development.