Released on: June 25, 2008, 10:01 pm

Press Release Author: Joe Cline

Industry: Real Estate

Press Release Summary: The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation is the
measure of professionalism and qualification in helping buyers acuqire residential
property.

Press Release Body: AUSTIN, TX ( ExpressPressRelease ) - Joe Cline, a broker
associate with REMAX Capital City and owner of Affinity Properties Group has been
granted the coveted Accredited Buyer\'s Representative designation. The Real Estate
Buyer Agent Council (REBAC).

The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation is the measure of
professionalism and qualification in helping buyers acuqire residential property.
The ABR designation is awarded by The Real Estate Buyer\'s Agent Council (REBAC), an
affiliate of The National Association of Realtors (NAR), to REALTORS who meet the
educational and practical experience criteria.

\"These designations are an important indicator of the quality of professionals in
our industry.\" said Jeff Osborne, President of REMAX Capital City. \"Joe deserves
this recognition and worked hard to earn it.\"

Home buyers can be assured that ABR designees subscribe to the strict REALTOR Code
of Ethics, have access to the latest technology, and are specialists in helping
their buyer clients have full and aggressive representation when buying a home.

\"Today\'s real estate brokers and agents want to provide a full menu of services for
their clients, whether they are buyers or sellers\", explains Terrence M. McDermott,
President and CEO of REBAC. \"The ABR designation, demonstrates to clients that the
agent has taken steps to continue their education in the field of buyer
representation, and has the proven experience and training to deliver ethical and
professional service to real estate buyers.\"

There are four major requirements to attain the ABR designation:
* Completion of a 2-day ABR core course through an accredited course provider,
* Completion of one elective course,
* Passing a written examination on legal and practical aspects of agency
representation,
* Practical experience requirement of acting as a buyer\'s representative in five
documented and verifiable transactions.

\"The core values of the ABR designation show my clients and prospective clients that
I\'m going the extra mile to ensure that I provide the best representation possible
for all my clients.\" said Cline.

Joe Cline joins more than 25,000 real estate professionals in North America who have
earned the ABR designation.

About REBAC and the Accredited Buyer\'s Representative Designation

REBAC was founded in 1988 and currently has more than 37,000 members throughout the
world. REBAC is the world\'s largest association of real estate professionals
focusing specifically on representing the real estate buyer.

About Joe Cline and Affinity Properties

Joe Cline is a licensed broker for Affinity Properties, having completed more than
900 hours of classroom work for licensure and more than 4 years of commercial and
residential brokerage experience. He has also earned the Accredited Buyer
Representative (ABR) and Certified Residential Specialist designations. Both are the
utmost designations in real estate, denoting a realtor's dedication to the client.
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Contact Joe Cline of Affinity Properties by calling 512-795-4532 or email Joe at
info@affinityproperties.com.
Affinity Properties, Inc
Phone 512-795-4532
Fax 512-233-2231
info@affinityproperties.com

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Web Site: http://www.affinityproperties.com/

Contact Details: Affinity Properties, Inc
Phone 512-795-4532
Fax 512-233-2231
info@affinityproperties.com