The Administrative ABR® Designation

 


The Administrative ABR® Designation

The Administrative ABR® designation is given to REBAC members who function in administrative capacities only -- these members do not buy or sell real estate; they simply assist in the administrative aspects of it.

To receive this type of ABR®, a member must:

1)  Hold membership in good standing with REBAC and the National Association of REALTORS®;
2)  Complete the ABR® course and pass the written examination;
3)  Submit an ABR® application (documentation of real estate transactions section should be left blank);
4)  Include with the application a letter, signed by the applicant, that indicates

  • no involvement in the sale or purchase of  real estate; and
  • duties limited to administrative capacities for the buyer representative(s) working in the real estate office
    •  The letter must also indicate that the applicant is requesting the Administrative ABR® designation.

    5)  If appropriate, also submit a letter from the broker-of-record stating the above.
     

    Limitation

    It is important to note that once the Administrative ABR®  designation is awarded, a member CANNOT change the Type of Service performed (as listed on the Web site -- the letter "A" indicating status as "Administrative") without either:

    1) applying for the nonadminstrative ABR® designation and fulfilling all documentation requests (e.g., five buyer transactions)
    OR
    2) relinquishing the designation altogether.
     

    If you have any questions about the special ABR® designation, please call us at (800) 648-6224 or, if you prefer, send us an e-mail at [rebac@realtors.org]