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."