Buyer Agency Professional Course (Eligible to Apply for Designation)

Help Secure Your Buyer Representation Commissions in This Postlitigation World

Amid recent class action lawsuits, there is uncertainty among agents on how they are going to secure their professional fees when representing buyers. This Buyer Agency Professional™ (BAP™) course not only educates you on the processes and tactics to use when securing your fees, but also teaches you how to compete and market your services to get ahead in this new world. Upon successful completion of the course and application for the BAP designation, you will receive a digital badge to add to your professional profile.

Note: This course is for professional development only and does not provide legal advice; the course does not qualify for a certification, real estate continuing education, or any credit.

What Will You Learn? 

  • Buyer Agency and Responsibilities: Learn what a buyer agent is and what responsibilities a buyer agent has. 
  • Unique Value Proposition: Create a compelling buyer agent value proposition that fits your style and demonstrates your immense value to potential buyers. 
  • Professional Fees: Learn how to help secure your professional fees no matter what level of service you want to provide to your buyer. 
  • Buyer Agent Presentation: Present your value through a Buyer Agent Presentation (much like a listing presentation).
  • Service Menu Approach: Create a menu of services that allows you to deliver the services buyers need. 
  • Professional Services Agreement: Learn what type of agreement this is, how to use it, and when to use it. 
  • Marketing Yourself: Market your unique value proposition while also receiving free trial access to intuitive digital marketing tools to improve your professional image.

This is more than the average professional development course—it is your chance to set yourself apart from the competition with a unique designation and additional marketing tools!  

Additional Free Resources

  • Breakthrough Broker (6 months’ premium access): Take advantage of this easy-to-use platform that includes mapping tools, marketing templates for emails, social media, and direct mail, MLS® integration, business planning tools, and more. 
  • Kaydoh (6 months’ access with no fee): This intuitive platform allows you to create an interactive website where you can feature listings, showcase content, gather leads, and market your services. 
  • Buyer Agency Professional Community Forum: Our Kaplan Real Estate forum, with 24/7 access, will connect you with your instructors and other professionals looking to navigate securing professional fees as a buyer agent. 
  • Digital Badge: Once you complete the course, display your professional badge on any online platform to showcase your BAP designation.

 

FAQS

Who should enroll in the BAP designation program?

This program is ideal for residential real estate agents who are expecting to represent a buyer in a real estate purchase transaction. It is also beneficial to managers of agents who are representing buyers in residential transactions. 

How long do I have to complete this professional development course?

Students will have 6 months from the date they are provided online access to complete the course. 

What are the requirements to obtain a BAP designation digital badge?

  1. Complete the Education: You must attend the Live Online class sessions if you selected the Live Online Course. 

  2. Pass the Examination: You must pass the examination within the Course that will assess your knowledge of a Buyer’s Agent value to homebuyers. After you complete the education and pass the examination, you will be ready to proceed to Step 3. 

  3. Submit the Online Application for the Designation within 6 Months of completing the education.

Once I complete the course, can I begin using the designation?
After a student successfully completes the requirements of the professional designation program, they are notified via email (typically within 48 hours of course completion) to apply for authorization to use the designation. Continued use of the designation is subject to compliance with ongoing renewal requirements.

 

What is the renewal requirement for the BAP designation digital badge?

All BAP™ designation holders are responsible for completing 4 credit hours of continuing education in any combination of the following topics every 2 years:

  • Ethics
  • Buyer representation
  • Consumer protection
  • Negotiation
  • Financing
  • Property valuation

As part of the renewal process, designees must have, within the previous two-year period, closed four real estate sales transactions in which the designee represented the buyer in the transaction.

Note: The course does not qualify for a certification, real estate continuing education, or any credit other than a digital badge. The BAP designation is not associated or affiliated with the Realtor Association Board.

MLS®: The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service®, and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA.

State-Specific Real Estate Continuing Education: This is a professional development course and does not provide any real estate CE or any other credit. 

Buyer Agency Professional (BAP) Designation
$199.00
PID# 726913
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