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Global Business Council
One of The Best Ways To Network Globally
By: Carla Rayman Kidd, 2022-2023 President-Elect FIABCI-USA; PLLC, C2EX, CIPS, CLMHS,
CRS, ABR, RSPS, GRI, SRES, AHWD, e-PRO, TRC
Getting involved in global networking is one of the best ways to elevate your real estate business and to expand your knowledge, too.
INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FEDERATION (FIABCI)
FIABCI, the International Real Estate Federation, was founded in 1951 in Paris. FIABCI is a worldwide business networking organization for all professionals associated with the real estate industry. In the 1940s, Pierre Colleville envisioned a global effort to create a networking organization with international reach for real estate professionals. The first international congress was held in Paris in 1948 with delegates from Canada, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the U.K.
In 1952, the second congress was held again in Paris where the Confederation Internationale (CR1) des Administrateurs de Biens Immobiliers was founded in France by 5 organizations from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, and the United States. In 1963, the organization’s name was changed to Federation Internationale des Administrateurs de Biens Conseils et agents Immobiliers, thus FIABCI for short. Every year, a world congress was held in a different city around the world. This year’s 72nd World Congress was held again in Paris this past June. The 2023 World Congress has already been scheduled and will take place in Miami from June 5-9.
FIABCI ADRESSES MAJOR CONCERNS
With chapters in over 70 counties that are spread over five continents, FIABCI provides direct access to international real estate contacts and international business opportunities. Since 1954, FIABCI holds special consultant status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. FIABCI takes great pride in its efforts to help the United Nations address serious housing and environmental issues worldwide. FIABCI has provided access and opportunities for real estate professionals interested in gaining knowledge, sharing information, and conducting international business with each other. Its members include architects, associations and academics, brokers of all real estate practices, developers, general business providers such as attorneys, accountants, marketing/ advertising, publishing, and media, investors and financial institutions, local and public authorities, portfolio/asset/property managers, operators of hotels, rail, theme parks, entertainment, logistics, and storage, and real estate business services and suppliers such as appraisers, construction companies, engineering firms, surveyors, and technology/service providers.
Their value proposition is to develop business at national and international levels.
THERE ARE NUMEROUS BENEFITS TO BEING A MEMBER
Global: The opportunity to drive global business, gain knowledge and share information through FIABCI’s exclusive network that includes more than 3,000 elite professionals in over 70 countries. Create opportunities for new business. Grow your international business.
Connect: Attend premier events around the world: regional trade missions, winter business meetings, and the annual World Congress. Network with fellow members, distinguished guests, and high-ranking dignitaries of host countries.
FIABCI members are recognized internationally as those who have committed to a higher level of professionalism within the real estate industry:
Enhance your professional skills. Expand your business with international referral opportunities. Expand your global influence!
I welcome you to learn more about FIABCI-USA and its membership opportunities by visiting https:// www.fiabciusamember.com/page/join. •
