Expand your Global Business
Time to Start Thinking Globally [1]
Think international buyers don't exist in your area? This National Association of REALTORS® blog post [1]details what you should know about this dynamic market, and how to learn more about its impact on your local area.
- www.realtor.org/global [2] - Research and tools to help diversify your clientele, expand your business, and globalize your network.
- Profile of International Home Buyers Activity 2012 report [3]
- Global Perspectives in Real Estate [4]Newsletter
- NAR Global Alliances [5]
Global is the new local. REALTORS® seeking to do business in the future need to embrace relationships with people of different cultures. Read more. [6] | IAR holds fourth Multicultural Summit in Oak Brook [7]
The Hispanic community will be the force behind the revialization and growth of the economy.
In the 2012 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report [8] published by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, Hispanics continue to lead population and household growth in America. In 2012, Hispanics accounted for 355,000 (51%) of the total net increase of owner housholds in the U.S.
2012 Vacation Home Sales Up, Investment Dips but Stays Elevated, Prices Rise
Traditionally, the majority of home buyers make a primary residence their purchase. However, many recent home buyers have taken advantage of record home affordability and have also purchased a vacation home or investment property. The NAR Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey [9] breaks down the share of home sales by primary residences, vacation homes, or investment properties, and presents several characteristics of the non-primary residence transaction.
Education
Stand out on a global level.
The CIPS Designation [10] is the only designation of its kind in the real estate community. It’s synonymous with advanced expertise, a global perspective and distinct understanding of a global buyer, and comes with powerful brand recognition with designees in nearly 40 countries.
CIPS courses are offered in three convenient formats: online, as individual classroom courses, or as part of a CIPS Institute. Click here to access the CIPS Course Schedule. [11]
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) [12] Online Course: International Real Estate for Local Markets [13] (prerequisite for CIPS program). A proctored exam is required for CE credit (6 hrs elective). Call IAR at 800/752-3275 for details.
International Courses for Continuing Education (CE) Credit: Call IAR at 800/752-3275 for details.
- ICREA Transnational Referral System (TRC) Certification (RB 7012, 3 hrs elective CE.)
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Real Estate Glossary [16]
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Forms in Spanish [17]
Event Calendars:
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NAR Global Events [20]
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Trade Activities [22], U.S. Dept. of Commerce