November 18, 2022 Certified International Property Specialist®,
Fall/Winter Newsletter
What is a CIPS?
A Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) is a global real estate professional who has undergone specialized training focused on conducting business in the international real estate arena. The CIPS designation is the only international designation recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Only REALTORS® who have completed extensive coursework and demonstrated considerable experience in international business are awarded this prestigious designation.
Value Proposition
As a CIPS designee, I have the education, the resources, and the network to build an international marketing strategy to help attract qualified buyers to your property.
The global power of connectivity, through 4 letters
What can a CIPS designee do for a client?
Global transactions are significantly different and more complex than domestic deals. From currency issues and financing to visa and tax laws, working with a REALTOR® who knows how to handle these differences can make or break a real estate transaction Because of these nuances, it is essential to work with a knowledgeable and trusted professional, such as a CIPS designee.
What is the CIPS Designation?
A Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designee has undergone specialized training to complete global transactions seamlessly and with reduced risk
The CIPS designation is the only international designation recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®. Only REALTORS® who have completed the coursework and demonstrated considerable experience
in global business can call themselves a CIPS designee, and use the name and logo.
What is the coursework/training?
CIPS designees must complete 5 full days of study focusing on the critical aspects of global transactions, including:
Currency and exchange rate issues
Cross cultural relationships
Regional market conditions
Investment performance
Tax issues
Learn more about the required designation courses.
After they have completed the coursework requirements, designees instantly join a tight knit network of over 3,500 real estate professionals around the world. These referral partners can help a client do business in
over 45 countries, and ensure that the client will receive the same level of service no matter where the real estate transaction is.
Find a CIPS designee in NAR’s CIPS Directory
You can search by name, location, language, or country specialization from Copyright ©2022 “What can a CIPS do for me?” NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® All rights reserved Reprinted with permission November 18, 2022, https://wwwnarrealtor/designations and certifications/cips designation/ what can a cips do for me
Trust a CIPS with your Global transaction
The Global Real Estate Collective is an international partnership of like minded professionals servicing investors, buyers, sellers and developers across borders and around the globe.
We utilize our deep knowledge, expertise, and tremendous private network to excel at traditional marketing, while leveraging various media, Web3, AR/VR, crypto, the Metaverse and other forward thinking technologies in order to amplify your reach exponentially in the most efficient and effective way possible.
Through our network, which includes more than 70 countries, we are everywhere you need to be.
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