The Certified International Property Specialist Network (CIPS Network) is the specialty membership group for international practitioners of the National Association of REALTORS®, the world's largest trade association. The CIPS Network is comprised of 2,300 real estate professionals who deal in all types of real estate, but with one common element: they are focused specifically on the "international" market. Whether traveling abroad to put deals together, assisting foreign investors, helping local buyers invest abroad, or serving an immigrant niche in local markets, CIPS members are consumers' best resource to ensure they are dealing with a professional skilled in the unique aspects of international real estate.
Membership and meetings are open to real estate professionals who are interested in learning more about the many aspects of assisting foreign buyers and sellers in
the purchase and sale of real estate
throughout the world.
Our mailing address is:
Naples Area CIPS Council, Inc.
PMB 3005
1460 Golden Gate Parkway, #103
Naples, FL 34105
Links to other real estate related websites:
NABOR - Naples Area Board of REALTORS
Naples MLS Property Search
Florida Association of REALTORS
National Association of REALTORS
WorldProperties.com
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) 2009 survey of members found that Florida agents led the U.S. in international transactions with 23% of the national total in sales. 49% of the survey respondents in Florida reported an increase in international clientele in the past five years. Over 35% of Canadian home buyers and nearly 47% of United Kingdom home buyers purchased in Florida. Naples and Southwest Florida international sales are led by buyers from Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany.
Come and hear from the experts in marketing luxury real estate how to tailor your approach and services to market to international clients. Whether you're marketing luxury listings or seeking to attract international clients interested in purchasing a luxury condominium or home you'll want to learn what it takes to communicate effectively with these affluent buyers. Their expectations, concepts of real estate and understanding of the sales process may not be what you think! Their customs and psychology may necessitate a change in your approach and marketing.
Your sellers expect you to have the knowledge and experience to properly position and market their luxury home to reach clientele from around the globe. And, at the same time, you need to have a thorough understanding of where the potential international buyer is likely to come from!
