Designations Create Distinctions: 5 Opportunities + CIPS Course Spotlight

The global real estate industry is here - are you ready to be a part of it?


Last week we debuted our May & June real estate education schedule - and this week we are pleased to shine the spotlight on our first opportunity. In the video below, Bobbi personally invites you to join in the global real estate industry in the highly desirable 5-day, ideally-paced Certified International Property Specialist Institute. We have also included data directly from the National Association of Realtors on who the course is for & what you gain. We can't wait to 'see' you there (via Zoom)!


* Special thanks to our host, the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors. Sign-up via SCCAOR today!



Expand your knowledge globally.

The CIPS course curriculum offers you hands-on experience with international real estate transactions, as well as five full days of study focusing on the critical aspects of transnational transactions, including:


Currency and exchange rate issues

Cross-cultural relationships

Regional market conditions

Investment performance

Tax issues


See all core course descriptions HERE!


Who is it for?

The CIPS designation is for REALTORS® from the United States and abroad, as well as association staff and volunteer leaders who wish to develop or grow their international real estate business. It will provide you with the knowledge, research, network, and tools to globalize your business.


What You Gain

Marketing Tools:

Listing in the “Find a CIPS” online directory

Customizable print postcards

Customizable web banner ads

Customizable press release


Technology Tools:

CIPS App that provides translation, area and currency conversion, time zone calculation, and international holidays

CIPS resource browser toolbar


Tips and Techniques:

Global Perspectives print newsletter

Webinars


Networking:

Access to CIPS member-only online communities

Invitations to exclusive events at NAR meetings

Referral contract form



ALL Upcoming Classes

All Courses Take Place Via Zoom


#1: Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)®

When: May 26th & 27th, June 2nd & 3rd, June 9th (9am – 5pm)

Hosted By: Santa Clara County Association of Realtors

Cost: See registration link

To Register: https://www.sccaor.com/events/2021cips/


#2: Global, National & Local Updates For Realtors®

When: June 15th (10am – 12pm)

Hosted By: Santa Clara County Association of Realtors

Cost: None

To Register: Jodee Sousa / Jodee@sccaor.com


#3: At Home With Diversity (AHWD)®

When: June 22nd  (9am – 4:45pm)

Hosted By: BRIDGE Association of Realtors

Cost: $99

To Register: https://www.bridgeaor.org/upcoming-courses


#4: Real Estate Negotiating Expert (RENE)®

When: June 17th & 18th   (9am – 4pm)

Hosted By: Bay East Association of Realtors

Cost: $175 - $199

To Register: https://bayeast.org/event/virtual-class-real-estate-negotiation-expert-rene/2021-06-17/


#5: Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)®

When: June 24th & June 30th

Hosted By: San Mateo County Association of Realtors

Cost: TBD

To Register: Contact Buddy Saupe / Buddy@bobbidecker.com




All my best,

Bobbi Decker
DRE#00607999

Broker Associate
650.346.5352 cell

650.577.3127 efax

www.bobbidecker.com

NAR Instructor….“Designations Create Distinctions”

CIPS, SRS, ABR, CRS, SRES, GRI, CLHMS,
REI, AHWD, RSPS, MSLG

Bobbi Decker & Associates fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. For more information, please visit: http://portal.hud.gov/



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