"For real estate consumers, the one credential to look
for is the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®)
designation from the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council
of the National Association of REALTOR'S®"
- Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine -
CHOOSING A REALTOR
Smart home buyers only work with a buyer representative,
whom they hire specifically to represent them.
Especially members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS®
who have achieved the ABR® designation, which stands for
Accredited Buyer's Representative. State law governs the
duties real estate licensees owe to consumers.
ABR (Accredited Buyer
Representative)
This designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyers
Agent Council. The requirements include coursework and
practical experience. The designation helps a consumer
know that the Realtor the person hires is committed to
the highest standards of ethical practice. ABRs have the
training and experience to help buyers through the
entire transaction process from selecting a property
through the close
of escrow.
- You'll receive objective evaluation of your
specific wants and needs.
- You'll receive extensive research on communities
focusing on those specific properties offering the
best value, amenities and potential return for your
investment.
- You'll receive assistance in viewing properties
and benefit of my unbiased observations to insure
that your identified specifications and criteria are
met.
- You'll receive extensive market data and price
counseling when structuring an offer on a property.
- You'll receive insightful advice and as well as
having a crystal clear understanding of the legal
documents involved.
- Once our offer is ready, I will personally
present the offer to purchase to the Seller's Agent
and Seller in your behalf.
- Once our offer is accepted and throughout our
due diligence process, I will continue to protect
your best interests by keeping you informed of our
obligations, deadlines and developments.
- If desired, I can make recommendations and
provide assistance in securing appropriate financing
for the selected property as well as providing you
with contact information for qualified professionals
and tradesmen for property inspection services,
movers, attorneys, carpenters and any other possible
service you may require.