What is ABR^®?

The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS® who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria. 

Why should you look for the ABR designation before looking for a home? These three letters after a REALTOR's name tell you that you will be working with buyer representative who is committed to your best interests.  The ABR Designation is awarded by REBAC to those REALTORS who have met the specific educational and experiential criteria needed to provide the high level quality service required by REBAC (Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council).

What is an e-PRO?

An e-Pro is a REALTOR who has successfully completed the e-Pro training program for real estate professionals.  Endorsed by the National Association of REALTORS, the e-Pro course teaches professionals the nuts and bolts of working with real estate on-line:  Web sites, email, on-line tools, and most of all, what today's Internet-savvy consumer really wants.

Only 1% of all REALTORS in the United States have achieved this coveted professional designation.

Should You Use an e-Pro?

YES--especially if you're an Internet user.  In this fast-paced age, technology has become a necessity.  An e-Pro is someone who has recognized and responded to the needs of the New Consumer.  If you choose and e-Pro, it's a safe bet you'll get the kind of service you want--and need.

For even more about why you should choose an e-Pro, click HERE.

What's A Broker-Associate?

All real estate agents are required to be licensed by the Missouri Real Estate Commission.  MOST real estate agents are licensed as "Salespersons" (as of December 6, 2006, there were 27,634 licensed Salespersons in Missouri).

Some real estate professionals (like me) have chosen to obtain their Broker-Associate license through additional education, study and advanced testing.  (As of December 6, 2006, there were only 1,689 Broker-Salespersons licensed in Missouri).