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Global Business Council

Join The GBC and Go Global

By: Daniel D. Jittu, Global Business Council Chair and Broker-Owner 27 State Realty LLC

Statistically, one out of five of your closings this year will include an international customer. Are you prepared? This year, the Global Business Council (GBC) will provide spotlights on Canada, Colombia, Eastern Europe, United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Uruguay, and Argentina. Look for the dates of these meetings and briefing’s on www.myrasm.com/global.

AS A GBC MEMBER, YOU WILL LEARN:

February 21: International Mother Language Day

February 18: National Drink Wine Day (share a bottle with someone from another country.)

UPCOMING GLOBAL CLASSES

RISK MANAGEMENT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PRACTITIONER

Thursday, February 11 9:00 a.m. – noon [ Online ] Pat and Carla will guide you through the maze of working with International Buyers and expanding your business, all while reducing your risk. Members $15. 3 CE HRS

ƒ Cultural and business briefings that may make or break you next international sale ƒ How to expand your market using the help of NAR

Global Ambassadors and educators ƒ Networking opportunities here and abroad ƒ International food tasting opportunities

Remember with the GBC, membership does have its advantages. Sign up at www.myrasm.com/global. It’s only $25. That’s less than a dinner at one of your favorite international restaurants. HOW TO BUILD A GLOBAL OUTBOUND REFERRAL BUSINESS

Thursday, February 11 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. [ Online ] This high-impact 2-hour CE program will teach you how to identify and qualify international outbound referrals. Pat and Carla share tips on how to evaluate overseas real estate and assess the risks in buying overseas properties. Members $15. 2 CE HRS.

NOTABLE EVENTS IN FEBRUARY

February 1-6: International Networking Week

February 11: National Make a Friend Day

February 12: Chinese New Year

February 20: Word Day of Social Justice EXPANDING YOUR GLOBAL REACH

Wednesday, February 17 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. [ Online ] With the right plan and unwavering commitment, you can and will become THE international specialist for the markets or niches you serve. Members $15. 2 CE HRS.

AT HOME WITH DIVERSITY

Thursday, February 18 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. [ Online ] At Home With Diversity is an NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry, preparing REALTORS(R) to work effectively with and within today’s increasingly diverse pool of home buyers. Members $15. 6 CE HRS. •

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