GLOBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
International Real Estate Rebounding By: Dave Swenson, Broker-Owner, 1st Premier International Properties
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s a member of the Global Business Council and a 2021 committee member, I have been watching as things are slowly changing around the world in the international real estate sphere. What we are starting to see is a slow return to “normal.” While we know that the “new normal” may be quite different, Realtors® and real estate associates around the world understand the benefits of meeting up in person to learn, network, and reconnect with their fellow practitioners. Locally, with the RASM GBC and your annual investment of $25, you get a wealth of learning opportunities, specialty classes, webinars, Zoom meetings, and networking events (soon) that will open up to you to grow your international real estate related business.
GBC SPOTLIGHT SERIES Travel the world through the GBC Global Spotlight Series. This year, we will take you to countries across the globe through Zoom webinars to explore their history and culture, understand how their real estate market works, and learn how to make connections. Spain, March 30, 2:30 – 4 p.m.* Colombia, April 22, 2:30 – 4 p.m.* Hungary, May 27, 2:30 – 4 p.m.* Panama, August 19, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Netherlands, September 16, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Bahamas, October 28, 2:30 – 4 p.m. *To view the past spotlight series recordings, visit https://youtu.be/Cks_W7NwGmo.
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS As a member, you will have access to links to upcoming international events in France, Uzbekistan, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Canada, and of course, the U.S. Going to these events will help you to connect to the worldwide community of real estate professionals
and it will open your mind to the global opportunities that people are now looking to enjoy. We are also looking at creative ways to introduce our members to the various cultures of our international friends who live and work with us. In fact, many of our GBC members are either extensive travelers, or they were born abroad, and they now call the Suncoast their home, and they have the title of Realtor®.
JOINING THE GBC While you may think that being a part of the GBC is not relevant to you, did you know that about 7 percent of all international buyer purchases in Florida were in our market area? There are also international sellers who may be looking to sell their properties on the Suncoast. Ultimately, as a Realtor®, it is beneficial to have the additional training, information, and networking opportunities that being an active member of the Global Business Council at RASM will help. So as the world begins to relax its travel restrictions - and things begin to open up again in the upcoming year - will you be ready to help them with their dream destinations? Whether it is someone looking to invest abroad for retirement, or just for a second home to enjoy, be prepared to help them navigate through their real estate concerns. Join us on the GBC... it is the best investment of $25 you will ever make in your profession! • myRASM.com | 25
