Certified International Property Specialist

Certified International Property Specialist – CIPS

Go Global With Your CIPS!

Global real estate opportunities are everywhere! People move to the U.S. from other countries every day and foreign-born individuals residing in the U.S. move to new markets. Americans in your current market may look to invest in property overseas. No matter which audience you cater to, the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation courses will provide you with the knowledge, research, network and tools to globalize and expand your business.

The CIPS course curriculum offers you an interactive experience with international real estate transactions, as well as five full days of study focusing on the critical aspects of transnational transactions, including regional market conditions, investment performance, tax issues, and more!

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See below for our upcoming CIPS course information and registration:

Local Markets

Global Real Estate: Local Markets

July 24, 2024| 8:30am – 5:00pm

8 CE Hours | $100 | TREC #45581 | Provider Texas REALTORS® #0001

As the first CIPS course, Global Real Estate for Local Markets introduces participants to the unique dimensions of international practice. The goal of this course is to make students aware of how the global economy impacts their local real estate markets and prepare them to serve foreign clients and customers. The Global Real Estate for Local Markets course, in addition to being the required prerequisite for the CIPS designation, also provides students with an At Home with Diversity certification along with ABR and CRS elective credits.

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Transaction Tools

Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools

August 21, 2024 | 8:30am – 5:00pm

8 CE Hours | $100 | TREC #45582 | Provider Texas REALTORS® #0001

This course provides the tools and concepts real estate professionals need to serve clients and customers in the global real estate market. Students learn how to research markets, convert metric measures, monitor currency trends, alert clients to tax and visa matters, and follow a process for compiling transaction information.

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The Americas

The Americas and International Real Estate

September 25, 2024 | 8:30am – 5:00pm

8 CE Hours | $100 | TREC #45584 | Provider Texas REALTORS® #0001

This course offers students practical information on working with Caribbean, North, Central, and South American investors and covers historical and cultural influences, regional relationship, and investment opportunities along with a special focus on Mexico. It is designed to benefit both experienced real estate professionals as well as those just getting started.

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Europe

Europe and International Real Estate

October 23, 2024 | 8:30am – 5:00pm

8 CE Hours | $100 | TREC #45823 | Provider Texas REALTORS® #0001

This course introduces real estate professionals to the basic skills and knowledge necessary to facilitate international transactions with clients in Western and Central Europe. The European Union and its impact on international real estate is covered, along with economic and real estate trends, networking and relationships, and marketing and selling practices. Designed to benefit both experienced real estate professionals as well as those just getting started.

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Asia/Pacific

Asia/Pacific and International Real Estate

November 20, 2024 | 8:30am – 5:00pm

8 CE Hours | $100 | TREC #45825 | Provider Texas REALTORS® #0001

This course introduces real estate professionals to the basic skills and knowledge necessary to facilitate international transactions in the Asia/Pacific region, with emphasis on cultural influences, economic trends, and investment opportunities. Includes a special chapter on working with the Japanese. Benefits both experienced real estate professionals as well as those just getting started.

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