All real estate is local but your clients are not - tap into immigrant home buyers or foreign commercial investors. Global influences have transformed your local market into something bigger, more complex. Your next client could come from around the block or around the world. Real estate professionals who target and welcome these customers will experience tremendous growth in their business.
The CIPS® - Certified International Property Specialist - Network is the specialty membership group for international practitioners of the National Association of REALTORS®, the world's largest trade organization. The CIPS® designation prepares REALTORS® to service the growing international market in their local community by focusing on culture, exchange rates, investment trends and legal issues. The CIPS® Network is comprised of real estate professionals in over 50 countries who deal in all types of real estate, but with one common element: they are focused specifically on the international market, most often in their local area. Whether assisting foreign investors, helping local buyers invest abroad, or serving a growing immigrant population in local markets, CIPS® designees are consumers` best providers of professional skills in the unique aspects of international real estate.
Five education courses are required in order to earn the designation:
Europe & International Real Estate (one day) Discover information on working with clients in Western and Central Europe, the European Union and how it impacts international real estate, along with economic and real estate trends, and marketing and selling practices.
The Americas & International Real Estate (one day) Learn about Caribbean, North, Central, and South American investors including historical and cultural influences, regional relationships, and investment opportunities.
Asia/Pacific & International Real Estate (one day) Learn about real estate practices in Asia and the Pacific, specifically cultural influences, economic trends, and investment opportunities.
Middle East/Africa & International Real Estate (one day) Discover the cultural implications of working with clients from this region along with real estate practices in Middle Eastern and African countries.
Investment & Financial Analysis & International Real Estate (two days) Learn how to measure investment performance, prepare financial projections, and understand the effects of taxes and exchange rates on investments.
Note: The on line version of this course does not count towards the At Home With Diversity (AHWD®) certification.
In addition, you must submit the CIPS Designation Application (http://www.realtor.org/cipshome.nsf/pages/EarnCips) documenting involvement in three international transactions with international clients, including those occurring in your local market. 100 points elective credit for experience must also be documented, earned for years in the real estate business, foreign language fluency, designations earned, attendance at international education sessions, and much more.
Benefits of CIPS Membership include:
Your contact information listed in the print and online CIPS Network Directory for giving and receiving referrals. The print directory is distributed in over 50 countries.
Subscription to Global Perspectives in Real Estate
Targeted news and information sent to you via email
Invitations to exclusive business and networking events
David Wyant has represented multiple international corporations on every continent. He has lived, bought, sold property and operated his own company internationally. He is able to communicate his experiences effectively and welcomes the opportunity to share his knowledge with other professionals. He began working with real estate professionals in the early 1990’s extending technology to individuals and corporations in Florida. He has taught and lectured across the world on topics ranging from marketing and strategy development to international finance and business planning. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia, the Amos Tuck Senior Executive program at Dartmouth, IBM’s SeniorInternationalFinancialExecutiveSchool in Brussels, and the Instructor Training Institute.
David serves the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® as a faculty member for the Certification as an International Property Specialist (CIPS) and is a Florida licensed Real Estate Instructor and Broker. Service to his local association includes Director, Secretary, Treasurer and President and he was recognized by his peers as REALTOR® of the Year in 2006. He has served as a State level Director and member of the International Operations Committee and the Florida, Orlando and Daytona Beach International Councils. He also serves as President of the local Lions Club International and Ambassador for the local Chamber of Commerce.
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STATE
C.E. ADMINISTRATOR
C.E. HOURS
C.E. ADMIN FEE
Colorado
Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Real Estate
12
$0.00
Connecticut
Connecticut Association of REALTORS®
6
$20.00
Idaho
The Idaho Real Estate Commission will verify and determine the total number of CE hours this course is approved for.
All real estate is local but your clients are not - tap into immigrant home buyers or foreign commercial investors. Global influences have transformed your local market into something bigger, more complex. Your next client could come from around the block or around the world. Real estate professionals who target and welcome these customers will experience tremendous growth in their business. 
David Wyant has represented multiple international corporations on every continent. He has lived, bought, sold property and operated his own company internationally. He is able to communicate his experiences effectively and welcomes the opportunity to share his knowledge with other professionals. He began working with real estate professionals in the early 1990’s extending technology to individuals and corporations in 