Connect Magazine July/August 2017 | Page 14

BY CECILIA SCULTHORPE, CENTURY 21 BIRCHWOOD REALTY, INC. YOUR CONNECTION TO THE WORLD Have an interest in international real estate but don’t know where to begin or how to find answers to your questions? The CIPS designation may be the key you’ve been looking for. Whether it’s your American customers interested in investing or moving overseas; foreign-born individuals residing in the U.S. and moving to new markets; or foreign nationals looking to invest, buy a second home or even sell in our market, the global opportunities are everywhere. tax and visa matters, and follow a process for compiling transaction information. • Asian Pacific & International Real Estate – Covers real estate practices in Asia and the Pacific with emphasis on cultural influences, economic trends, and assessment of investment opportunities. • The Americas – Practical information for professionals who work with Caribbean, North, Central, and South American investors. Historical and cultural International transactions in real estate differ from the US influences, regional relationships, and investment and bring an array of complexities that may be difficult to opportunities are covered, along with a special focus on maneuver without the assistance of a trusted professional. Mexico. CIPS designees have access to business-enhancing products and services exclusively offered to CIPS • Europe & International Real Estate – The European designees, but also valuable networking opportunities with Union and its impact on international real estate are international recipients providing referral and knowledge covered, along with economic and real estate trends, exchange. networking and relationship building, plus marketing and selling practices. Earning the CIPS designation begins with commitment and dedication. The journey starts with laying the groundwork The knowledge you acquire through this training will by getting educated. The Royal Palm Coast Realtor® start you on your path to understanding more about the Association will be hosting the 5-day CIPS designation international real estate and will launch you towards your course starting on October 12, 2017, which includes: next step in the global market. • Global Real Estate – Local Markets – Provides an analysis of international real estate business environment including government regulations, capital flow, currencies, and cultures. The CIPS designation courses are offered by the Royal Palm Coast Realtor ® Association on October 12-18, 2017. Registration is currently open, and there is an early bird discount being offered. Sign up online at dashboardmls.com - just click on “Register for an event” • Global Real Estate – Transaction Tools & Currency in the top right corner. If you know someone who is not a – Learn how to research markets, convert metric member that wants to come, see the flyer (right page). measurements, monitor currency trends, alert clients of the 14 RPCRA.ORG | JUL/AUG 2017