Accredited Buyer Representation Designation (ABR)

This is a 2-day, 16-credit-hour course. This dynamic, foundational course is the heart of the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation program and sets the industry standard for excellence in buyer advocacy. From day one, you’ll build the skills, strategies, and resource toolkit you need to thrive as a dedicated buyer’s agent. Guided by the NAR Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, each module delves deeply into your fiduciary duties to clients, customers, colleagues, and the public, equipping you with the confidence to deliver exceptional service. By the end of the program, you’ll emerge as an efficient, effective, and highly profitable buyer’s representative, ready to elevate every transaction.
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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will:
Known Your Value
Know What Buyers Value
Know How to Advocate for Your Buyer
Know How Buyers Search for Homes in the Digital Age

Courses Curriculum

DAY 1 - The Accredited Buyer Representative

The Accredited Buyer Representative 8:00 am–8:30 am

Module 1: The Value and Role of the Buyer Agent 8:30 am—10:35 am

Module 2: The Buyer Counseling Session 10:35 am—2:20 pm

Module 3: The Search-Showing-Selecting Process 2:35 pm—5:00 pm

DAY 2 - Offers and Negotiations

Module 4: Offers and Negotiations 8:00 am-10:45 am

Module 5: From Contract to Closing 10:45 am-1:45 pm

Module 6: Tools and Takeaways for Success 1:45 pm—4:10 pm

Deborah Coley

Deborah Coley is a seasoned Managing Real Estate Broker and licensed Instructor with over 22 years of experience in the industry. She teaches both Qualifying Education (Pre-Licensing) and Continuing Education courses, including professional Designations, equipping new and experienced agents with the tools and knowledge to elevate their careers.
She is actively engaged in the real estate community through her service on various local and state-level committees with Texas Realtors, where she contributes to advancing professional standards and industry development.
Outside of real estate, Deborah is a proud mother of four adult children and a devoted “MiMi.” She loves animals, cooking, traveling, football, and spending time on the water with family and friends.
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“Every presenter at KWN has active brokerage experience. Their war-stories around tricky transactions and updated TREC rules make the material instantly relatable and memorable.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. I have questions about my education requirements. Who do I contact for help?

You may contact KWN Real Estate Business School at 346- 636-0599 or email us at info@kwnrealestatebusinesschool.com

2. What are your hours of operation?

Classes are held 5 days a week, including evenings. If you need to contact an Advisor, the office hours for KWN Real Estate Business School is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

3. Do you offer evening classes?

Yes, we offer a selection of evening courses, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Visit the Course tab at https://kwnrealestatebusinesschool.com/courses for a list of available courses.

4. Do you offer self-paced courses?

Our self-paced courses are our OnDemand classes. We offer a variety, including Qualifying Education.

5. How far in advance do I need to register for a class?

For pre-licensing and SAE classes, students must register at least 2 days prior to class start to be admitted. For Continuing Education (CE) and other courses, students may register up until the day and time of the class, pending availability.

6. What happens if I have to miss a class?

Please contact KWN Real Estate Business School’s staff, and we will work with you to find a solution.

7. What are my payment options?

KWN accepts all major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Full payment is required before you are admitted to class.

8. Why should I choose KWN Real Estate Business School?

KWN offers a wide variety of classes, is affordable, and features instructors who are active industry professionals with firsthand experience. Please visit https://kwnrealestatebusinesschool.com/about to learn more about KWN Real Estate Business School.

9. How do I reschedule dates for a class I signed up for?

Please contact KWN Real Estate Business School’s staff, and we will work with you to reschedule.

10. Do you ever cancel your classes?

For pre-licensing courses, a full refund will be applied to any registrant who has paid tuition and canceled prior to 2 business days before a course. A refund, less a $30 service fee, will be applied within two business days of a course. Students withdrawing from a course after class begins will receive a partial refund of 50% of the tuition. Requests for refunds must be made within one business day of cancellation.
For regular CE courses, a full refund or credit will be made/applied to any registrant who has paid tuition and canceled or rescheduled prior to two business days before the class. A refund, less a $10 service fee, will be applied to any registrant who cancels or reschedules within two business days of the class. There are no refunds for same-day cancellations (day of class) or for partial attendance.
For Designation and Certification courses, a full refund or credit will be made/applied to any registrant who has paid tuition and canceled or rescheduled prior to two business days before the class. A refund, less a $50 service fee, will be applied to any registrant who cancels or reschedules within two business days of the class. There are no refunds for same-day cancellations (day of class) or for partial attendance.
Any course/class may be canceled at the discretion of the KWN Real Estate Business School Director. In the event of cancellation, all fees paid will promptly be refunded in full or will be applied to another class at the registrant’s discretion.

11. Is your school approved?

Absolutely! KWN Real Estate Business School is a Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) approved education provider.

12. If I am licensed in another state, does my license transfer to Texas?

To hold a Texas real estate license, you must be licensed in the state of Texas and meet Texas licensing requirements. If you are interested in obtaining a license in Texas, please contact us at 346-636- 0599 for more information.

13. What is the difference between Qualifying Education (prelicensing), Sales Apprentice Education (SAE), and Continuing Education (CE) courses?

Pre-Licensing courses are required to obtain your Texas real estate license. There are a total of six classes you need to complete to qualify to take the real estate licensing exam.
SAE (Sales Agent Apprentice Education) is required within the first two years of obtaining your Texas real estate license.
CE (Continuing Education) courses are required to maintain your license or work toward a broker’s license. Agents are required to take a total of 18 CE credit hours every two years.

14. How do I register for a class for the first time?

To register for courses for the first time, you may enroll online or call KWN Real Estate Business School at 346-636-0599 to speak with an Academic Advisor.