Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation Course 

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join the ranks of the best in buyer representation? Now is the time to earn the ABR® designation.

The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation represents a benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. It is designed to provide real estate professionals with practical skills, training, and resources to build their business and the expertise they need for an edge in serving today’s home buyers. Click here for more info regarding the ABR® designation.

What do you gain?

• Valuable real estate education that elevates your skills and knowledge in the eyes of homebuyers.
• Ongoing specialized information, programs and updates that help you stay on top of the issues and trends in successfully representing homebuyers.
• Access to REBAC members-only marketing tools and resources, which provide an additional competitive edge.

CLASS DATE/TIME: September 12-13 (2 day Class) Check in 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

• Sept 12: 9 AM - 5 PM (Check in starts @ 8:30 AM)
• Sept 13: 9 AM - 5 PM

CLASS LOCATION:

Crye-Leike Realtors (Hot Springs)
1420 Central Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71901

How to Earn the ABR® Designation

Four requirements must be met:

1. Completion of the Two-Day ABR® Course - Successful completion of the two-day ABR® designation course, including an 80% passing grade on the exam. After successful completion of the ABR designation course, you will have three years in which to complete the other requirements.

2. Completion of an ABR® Elective Course - Successful completion of one of the ABR® elective courses, including an 80% passing grade on the exam, within three years of completing the designation course. Click here for a complete list of the ABR elective course listings.

3. Documentation of Transactions - Documentation verifying five completed transactions in which you acted solely as a buyer representative (no dual agency). Any transactions closed prior to taking the ABR® Designation Course or closed within three years after completing the ABR Designation Course are eligible for credit. Documentation necessary for each of your five completed transactions: Copy of the signed buyer agency agreement OR purchase/sale agreement OR disclosure. The contract must verify the agent's name and/or include the agent's signature as the buyer's agent. Providing only the name and/or signature of the buyer's agent's broker is not sufficient. Copy of the closing/settlement statement verifying that each transaction closed.

4. NAR Member in Good Standing - NAR membership in good standing.

All requirements must be completed within three years of completing the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR® ) Designation Course. Only REALTORS® who meet all these requirements and have been officially awarded the ABR® designation are permitted to call themselves an ABR® and use the ABR® logo.

ZOOM OPTION AVAILABLE - Click HERE

In order to become a real estate agent in Arkansas, you must successfully complete no less than sixty (60) classroom hours of real estate education of which thirty (30) classroom hours must be in the basic principles of real estate, from an accredited post secondary school or an organization licensed by AREC.

This course consists of 8 sessions: 4 days per week for 2 weeks, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on the following dates:

• Mon - Thurs, Sept. 16-19
• Mon - Thurs, Sept. 23-26

The "Getting Your License" Vivid course includes:

1. Textbook
2. Binder with additional course materials
3. UNLIMITED Snacks & Beverages in our breakroom!
4. FREE return to any future "Get Your License" course at Vivid for up to 10 hours for review (if space available).

Need more info about the Pre-Licensing process? Click HERE

THIS CLASS IS LIVE VIA ZOOM (AUDIO & VIDEO REQUIRED)
THERE IS ALSO AN "IN PERSON" OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS - Click HERE

PLEASE NOTE: Students who register within 3 business days of the start of the course may not receive their course materials via mail prior to the start of class. Those materials will be received in a digital format to use until materials arrive via mail, or, they can be picked up in person at the school. 

In order to become a real estate agent in Arkansas, you must successfully complete no less than sixty (60) classroom hours of real estate education of which thirty (30) classroom hours must be in the basic principles of real estate, from an accredited post secondary school or an organization licensed by AREC.

This course consists of 8 sessions: 4 days per week for 2 weeks, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on the following dates:

• Mon - Thurs, Sept. 16-19
• Mon - Thurs, Sept. 23-26

The "Getting Your License" Vivid course includes:

1. Textbook
2. Binder with additional course materials
3. FREE return to any future "Get Your License" course at Vivid for up to 10 hours for review (if space available).

Need more info about the Pre-Licensing process? Click HERE

Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation Course 

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join the ranks of the best in buyer representation? Now is the time to earn the ABR® designation.

The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation represents a benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. It is designed to provide real estate professionals with practical skills, training, and resources to build their business and the expertise they need for an edge in serving today’s home buyers. Click here for more info regarding the ABR® designation.

What do you gain?

• Valuable real estate education that elevates your skills and knowledge in the eyes of homebuyers.
• Ongoing specialized information, programs and updates that help you stay on top of the issues and trends in successfully representing homebuyers.
• Access to REBAC members-only marketing tools and resources, which provide an additional competitive edge.

CLASS DATE/TIME: September 19 - 20 (2 day Class) Check in 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

• Sep 19: 9 AM - 5 PM (Check in starts @ 8:30 AM)
• Sep 20: 9 AM - 5 PM

CLASS LOCATION:

ASU Heber Springs
101 River Crest Dr
Heber Springs, AR 72543

How to Earn the ABR® Designation

Four requirements must be met:

1. Completion of the Two-Day ABR® Course - Successful completion of the two-day ABR® designation course, including an 80% passing grade on the exam. After successful completion of the ABR designation course, you will have three years in which to complete the other requirements.

2. Completion of an ABR® Elective Course - Successful completion of one of the ABR® elective courses, including an 80% passing grade on the exam, within three years of completing the designation course. Click here for a complete list of the ABR elective course listings.

3. Documentation of Transactions - Documentation verifying five completed transactions in which you acted solely as a buyer representative (no dual agency). Any transactions closed prior to taking the ABR® Designation Course or closed within three years after completing the ABR Designation Course are eligible for credit. Documentation necessary for each of your five completed transactions: Copy of the signed buyer agency agreement OR purchase/sale agreement OR disclosure. The contract must verify the agent's name and/or include the agent's signature as the buyer's agent. Providing only the name and/or signature of the buyer's agent's broker is not sufficient. Copy of the closing/settlement statement verifying that each transaction closed.

4. NAR Member in Good Standing - NAR membership in good standing.

All requirements must be completed within three years of completing the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR® ) Designation Course. Only REALTORS® who meet all these requirements and have been officially awarded the ABR® designation are permitted to call themselves an ABR® and use the ABR® logo.

ZOOM OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS - CLICK HERE

This session will consist of the following:

• AREC 2024 Required Topic: Property Management Course (3 credit hrs.)
• Ethics and Professionalism (3 credit hrs.) 
  fulfills the NAR Realtor® Code of Ethics requirement
• Real Estate Safety (1 credit hr.)

Arkansas licensees must obtain seven hours (7) of continuing education annually to renew an active real estate license for the upcoming calendar year. NOTE: License renewal for the upcoming year must be completed by September 30th of the current year to avoid penalty. After, September 30th, renewal can be completed with a penalty assessed. If an active license is not renewed for the upcoming calendar year prior to December 31st  of the current year, the license will automatically become expired on January 1st.

DON'T KNOW YOUR AREC LICENSE #? CLICK HERE TO SEARCH http://bit.ly/2vb7Awc

THIS CLASS IS LIVE VIA ZOOM (AUDIO & VIDEO REQUIRED)
THERE IS ALSO AN "IN PERSON" OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS - Click HERE

This session will consist of the following:

• AREC 2024 Required Topic: Property Management Course (3 credit hrs.)
• Ethics and Professionalism (3 credit hrs.)
  fulfills the NAR Realtor® Code of Ethics requirement
• Real Estate Safety (1 credit hr.)

Arkansas licensees must obtain seven hours (7) of continuing education annually to renew an active real estate license for the upcoming calendar year. NOTE: License renewal for the upcoming year must be completed by September 30th of the current year to avoid penalty. After, September 30th, renewal can be completed with a penalty assessed. If an active license is not renewed for the upcoming calendar year prior to December 31st  of the current year, the license will automatically become expired on January 1st.

DON'T KNOW YOUR AREC LICENSE #? CLICK HERE TO SEARCH http://bit.ly/2vb7Awc

DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM VIVID STAFF

(PLACEHOLDER CLASS ONLY - NOT ACTUAL DATES OF CLASS)
A new broker must complete the 30 classroom hour AREC post-licensure course within 6 months after the date the individual was initially licensed. Newly licensed brokers requesting status as an Executive or Principal Broker must satisfy the post-licensure requirement before such status is granted. 

ZOOM OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS - CLICK HERE

This session will consist of the following:

• AREC 2024 Required Topic: Commercial Real Estate Course (3 credit hrs.)
• Ethics and Professionalism (3 credit hrs.) 
  fulfills the NAR Realtor® Code of Ethics requirement
• Real Estate Safety (1 credit hr.)

Arkansas licensees must obtain seven hours (7) of continuing education annually to renew an active real estate license for the upcoming calendar year. NOTE: License renewal for the upcoming year must be completed by September 30th of the current year to avoid penalty. After, September 30th, renewal can be completed with a penalty assessed. If an active license is not renewed for the upcoming calendar year prior to December 31st  of the current year, the license will automatically become expired on January 1st.

DON'T KNOW YOUR AREC LICENSE #? CLICK HERE TO SEARCH http://bit.ly/2vb7Awc

THIS CLASS IS LIVE VIA ZOOM (AUDIO & VIDEO REQUIRED)
THERE IS ALSO AN "IN PERSON" OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS - Click HERE

This session will consist of the following:

• AREC 2024 Required Topic: Commercial Real Estate Course (3 credit hrs.)
• Ethics and Professionalism (3 credit hrs.) 
  fulfills the NAR Realtor® Code of Ethics requirement
• Real Estate Safety (1 credit hr.)

Arkansas licensees must obtain seven hours (7) of continuing education annually to renew an active real estate license for the upcoming calendar year. NOTE: License renewal for the upcoming year must be completed by September 30th of the current year to avoid penalty. After, September 30th, renewal can be completed with a penalty assessed. If an active license is not renewed for the upcoming calendar year prior to December 31st  of the current year, the license will automatically become expired on January 1st.

DON'T KNOW YOUR AREC LICENSE #? CLICK HERE TO SEARCH http://bit.ly/2vb7Awc

ZOOM OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS - CLICK HERE

This session will consist of the following:

• AREC 2024 Required Topic: Property Management Course (3 credit hrs.)
• Ethics and Professionalism (3 credit hrs.) 
  fulfills the NAR Realtor® Code of Ethics requirement
• Real Estate Safety (1 credit hr.)

Arkansas licensees must obtain seven hours (7) of continuing education annually to renew an active real estate license for the upcoming calendar year. NOTE: License renewal for the upcoming year must be completed by September 30th of the current year to avoid penalty. After, September 30th, renewal can be completed with a penalty assessed. If an active license is not renewed for the upcoming calendar year prior to December 31st  of the current year, the license will automatically become expired on January 1st.

DON'T KNOW YOUR AREC LICENSE #? CLICK HERE TO SEARCH http://bit.ly/2vb7Awc