NAR’s international educational offerings are designed for learners at all levels from beginner to veteran. Access to learning is not confined to a classroom and does not have to take you or your sales force away from your real estate business. Courses are offered locally through a network of REALTOR^® associations and licensed education providers. Some offerings are turn-key programs designed for presentation in the firm. Program planners can access a cadre of qualified practitioner-speakers with real world experience and proven platform skills. Some educational programs offer credit toward other certifications and professional designations offered by NAR affiliates and specialty sections.

 

 

Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation Courses

The CIPS designation course curriculum is the educational foundation of the CIPS Network. It distinguishes designees as individuals who have both completed an intensive program of study and demonstrated the ability to manage international real estate transactions. Requirements include completion of a prerequisite plus three courses on specific regions and a finance course in addition to documented international real estate experience. All courses are available online at REALTOR^® University.

 

International Real Estate for Local Markets

This course opens students’ eyes to international opportunities in their local markets. Completion of it qualifies U.S. REALTORS^® for CIPS Network membership and starts the student on the path to earning the designation. Offered online and in classrooms.

 

Transnational Referral Certification

The International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA) offers this certification course which prepares real estate professionals to use the international referral system developed by ICREA. Students learn how to make and receive international incorporating referrals and increase income by referrals into their business plans. Offered in classrooms and online in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian.

Expand Your Market

REALTORS^® across the nation are increasing their businesses by expanding their market outreach to include immigrants and culturally-diverse buyers and sellers. This fundamentals course helps real estate professionals learn how cultural differences impact business transactions and provides ideas for taking advantage of increasing business opportunities. The turn-key program can be offered by any experienced international real estate practitioner at a local REALTOR^® association, company sales meeting, or state association convention.

 

Doing Business in Mexico

If your clientele includes second-home buyers, retirees looking for a low cost of living, or investors, you should consider the possibility that a profitable portion of your market is “thinking Mexico.” Real estate professionals who recognize and prepare for this trend have an opportunity to be in the vanguard of a market poised for tremendous growth. Offered online and in classrooms.

 

Doing Business in the United States

This course familiarizes real estate professionals from outside of the United States with the structure, operation, and legal and regulatory environment of the U.S. real estate market. It prepares them to work effectively with U.S. real estate professionals, on a referral basis, to provide quality service and align clients’ expectations with U.S. business practices and market conditions.

 

Risk Reduction: International Business Factors Affecting Your Local Market 

This turn-key course is designed for use as in-house training for brokers or REALTOR^® associations. Students learn about legal issues involved when working with foreign buyers and sellers such as the Patriot Act, interstate commerce regulations, reporting requirements, and other risk reduction topics. Brokers whose agents work with international clients need this knowledge too. Offered online and in classrooms.

 

 

Presentations and Speeches

Need a presentation for a sales meeting or association program? Tap into a collection presentations and speeches made by NAR Leadership and representatives of NAR's international program. Most presentations can be customized and used by those speaking about NAR and the CIPS Network.

 

Speakers Cadre

Looking for a speaker for your next event? The International Speaker Cadre has a searchable database of qualified speakers. Search by name, topic, geographical location, or search the entire database for the right presenter.

 

Prepackaged Sales Meetings

Are business opportunities being lost because your agents do not understand the elements of an international real estate transaction? These downloadable free modules, specifically designed for company sales meetings, help firms educate agents about the global market and international transactions.

 

Forums and Education Sessions at NAR National Meetings

Events at NAR’s national meetings provide information and education for international practitioners plus valuable networking. Programs focus on international business development opportunities and networking events to bring practitioners together.

 

 

Licensing a CIPS Course

NAR licenses CIPS courses to REALTOR^® associations, firms, franchises, proprietary schools, mortgage companies, and real estate trainers. Licensed sponsors generate net revenue from the program while offering a valuable educational opportunity.

 

REALTOR^® University Online  

REALTOR^® University is NAR’s Internet-based online education portal. Real estate professionals can take courses online for continuing education credit, professional development, and designation certification. International real estate course offerings include CIPS courses, risk reduction, referrals, and other topics. New courses are added frequently.