International Real Estate

IAR Hosts First Multicultural Summit "Understanding the Latino Market." Download the presentation "The New Economic Power Source: Exploring the Opportunity in the Hispanic Market" (pdf)

NAR interviews Illinois’ Alex Chaparro about diversity. In this video 2010 NAR President Vicki Cox Golder talks about industry issues with Chicago REALTOR® Alex Chaparro, chairman of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. 

International Education and Events

• Protecting You and Your Client - Contracting and Tax Issues for Cross-Border Transactions September 8, Marcello's, 645 W North Ave., Chicago, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost: $30 advance or $35 at the door. Contact FIABCI.Chicago@comcast.net to register.
• Real Estate Week: Urban Development and Real Estate Intelligence September 18-22, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Download Event Flyer (pdf)
• NAHREP/AREAA National Real Estate and Marketing Conference October 10-12, The Bellagio, Las Vegas
• CMCPSI 2nd International Real Estate Symposium October 12-15, San Isidro, Argentina
• International Education and Networking Events at 2010 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, New Orleans. 
  Certified International Property Specialist Courses Nov.3-4
  Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist Course Nov. 3-4
  At Home With Diversity Course Nov. 5
  Resort & Second-Home Networking Reception Nov. 5
  CIPS Designee Breakfast Nov. 6
  International Night Out Nov. 6
• AMPI Congress November 10-13, Monterrey, NL Mexico

Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Online Course: International Real Estate for Local Markets (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 Available for Continuing Education Credit: Call IAR at 800/752-3275 for details.

• International Real Estate for Local Markets 
  (RB 7005, 6 hrs. elective CE)

• ICREA Transnational Referral System (TRC) Certification 
  (RB 7012, 3 hrs elective CE.) 

Go Beyond Borders -- Research and tools to help diversify your clientele, expand your business, and globalize your network at www.realtor.org/global. NAR maintains formal relationships with more than 80 organized real estate associations (known as Cooperating Associations) in nearly 60 countries around the world, which REALTORS® can use to establish business partnerships and referral opportunities with professionals that abide by a code of ethics. Now, members can search Cooperating Associations, Ambassador Associations, President’s Liaisons, and allied industry partners by country or organization in the Global Alliances section.

NAR's Global Perspectives magazine is now available in the e-store. Download at no cost through NAR's e-store.

REALTOR® Sylvia Rivera talks to 2009 IAR Convention and Expo attendees at the IAR International booth.