Several real estate professionals from The Home Source Realtors have been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representation (ABR®) designation by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council Inc. (REBAC) of the National Association of Realtors®.

They include Jackie Begg, Kathy Byrne, Connie Dyer, Olivia Marquez, Kem Roda, Vicki Schlobohm, and Charlotte VanDeBurg. Carolyn Browning, Mary Ann Seward, and Lynne McGarity also recently earned the designation.

Requirements for the ABR® designation include a comprehensive two-day course in buyer representation, a written exam on legal and practical aspects of client representation, and practical experience in the field of buyer representation.

“Today's real estate brokers and agents want to provide a full menu of services to clients, whether they are buyers or sellers,” said Terry McDermott, president and CEO of REBAC. “The ABR® designation, the benchmark of excellence in buyer agency service, demonstrates to clients that the agent is continuing education in the field of buyer representation, and has the proven experience and training to deliver ethical and professional service to real estate buyers.”