As a REBAC member you will find business-building tips and tools, vital information and time-saving resources - all designed to help you deliver superior buyer-representation services. Learn more about becoming a member of the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council.
SRES® Designation
Baby Boomers represent the largest and wealthiest group of buyers in the country.
Become an SRES® and learn how to address the mature needs of home buyers and sellers 50+.
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2010 REALTORS® Conference and Expo
New Orleans, November 5-8, 2010
Registration (NAR Convention Web site)
Courses
ABR®/SRES® Networking Reception
The REALTORS® Conference & Expo runs from Friday through Monday, November 5-8, and is co-headquartered at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside and the New Orleans Marriott Covention Center. All REBAC activities will take place at the nearby Sheraton New Orleans.
Don't forget to check ABR®/SRES® as your primary affiliation when you register, so you will be automatically entered into our Red Beans and REBAC Sweepstakes!
Join us for our various REBAC courses to be held prior to the conference and enjoy discounts courtesy of NAR's Right Tools, Right Now program!
Note: Advanced registration closes by Wednesday, October 27, 2010 – Registration will be onsite after October 27th – No refunds after October 15, 2010.
| Course | Date/Time | Cost | Register |
| Valuation | |||
| BPOs: The Agent's Role in Property Valuation. Learn more. | Nov. 4, 2010 |
$75 by 10/15 |
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| Buyer Representation | |||
| Generation Buy. Learn more. | Nov. 4, 2010 |
$75 by 10/15 |
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| Short Sales | |||
| HAFA Short Sales. Learn more. | Nov. 4, 2010 |
$75 by 10/15 |
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| ABR®/SRES® Networking Reception | |||
Always a highlight of the REALTORS® Conference & Expo social scene, this year’s reception promises to be better than ever. Right after the ABR®-sponsored General Session head to the ABR® and SRES® Reception to help induct the newest members of the Hall of Fame! |
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BPOs: The Agent's Role in Property Valuation
Whether you are experienced at preparing broker price opinions or are new to the business, this brand-new course from NAR will provide you with the resources and knowledge to reduce your risk and increase your opportunities. Learn about the multiple uses of BPOs and what they can and cannot be used for, how to evaluate and minimize the risk of the valuation process, identify and use effective tools, and filter and select comparables in order to create professional and accurate BPOs.Instructor: Lynn Madison, ABR®, ABRM, GRI, SFR, SRES®. Location: Sheraton New Orleans, Grand Couteau Room, 5th Floor.
Generation Buy
At any given time, today’s real estate professionals may be working with four generations of real estate buyers: Millennials, Generation X, the Baby Boomers, and Matures. This one-day course examines the homebuying characteristics of these generations and evaluates their expectations (of agents and of the transaction) as well as communication preferences. As a turnkey resource, participants receive generation-specific marketing tools, networking tips, scripts, and counseling strategies to help formalize agency relationships. Instructor: Mark Given, ABR®. Location: Sheraton New Orleans, Maurepas Room, 3rd Floor.
HAFA Short Sales
This brand-new course from NAR on HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives) provides in-depth coverage of US Treasury, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs. Since 2007, short sales have been an unfortunate but widespread fact of many real estate marketplaces and these newly introduced programs assist homeowners who need to sell their homes. This course explains the similarities and differences in the three HAFA programs in detail and will give you the tools to assist your sellers in processing short sales more efficiently.Instructor: Jim Hogan, ABR®,GREEN, SFR. Location: Sheraton New Orleans, Grand Ballroom E, 5th Floor.