Gorham, NH – Kate Frisk with Badger Peabody & Smith Realty has been awarded the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR).

Frisk joins more than 27,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty, both in addition to submitting documentation verifying professional experience.

Frisk said, "I decided to get my ABR because, in a real estate world with increased prices and interest rates, my buyer clients deserve any competitive edge I can provide. The specialized education and resources an ABR designation provides has proven valuable not only for my buyers, but also for sellers. The unique perspective of an Accredited Buyers Representative can help predict possible trends and scenarios presented by potential buyers. In short, I chose to earn the ABR designation to assist my clients to the level they deserve, and this is one of the many ways to achieve just that."

Brendan Battenfelder, VP of Sales at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty said, "Kate consistently delivers exceptional service to her buyers and sellers that is described through survey results as above and beyond by many. Kate has been a great part of our team of agents at the Gorham office and throughout the whole company. She always exceeds expectations for her clients and customers."

In 1999, Frisk started her family in the Berlin area and appreciates the heart and character that are unique to the North Country. She has been a real estate agent for almost three years and enjoys working to deliver results for sellers and buyers. For Frisk, "I enjoy helping people bring their real estate dream to life, while prioritizing relationships with them." Frisk is based in the firm's Gorham office at 603 Main Street.

REBAC, founded in 1988, is the world's largest association of real estate professionals focused specifically on representing the real estate buyer. There are more than 40,000 active members of the organization worldwide. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is the world's largest professional association, representing over 1.4 million members involved in all aspects of the real estate industry.

Badger Peabody & Smith Realty is the North Country, Mt. Washington Valley, Lakes Region, Western Maine and Northeast Kingdom of Vermont representative of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE). With a membership that spans six continents, LeadingRE connects more than 550 firms and 135,000 sales associates who produce over 1.1 million real estate transactions each year. With combined resources of over 60 full time agents, and eight offices, Badger Peabody & Smith Realty can be reached online at www.badgerpeabodysmith.com.