- $82 billion in U.S. real estate was sold to immigrant and international buyers between March 2010 and March 2011, a nearly 25% increase over the previous year.
- The median U.S. home price paid by global buyers was $315,000, or $100,000 above the national average for existing homes.
- 62% of global buyers used cash to cover their full purchase price, an increase of 7% over the previous year.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Who are your international home buyers?
NAR released in May its 2011 Profile of International Home Buying Activity. The new data indicate strong gains for REALTORS® seeking to do business with international and immigrant buyers. Highlights of the report include:
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Get your Transnational Referral Certification in Southern California - just in time for Spring!
Another great course offered by the good folks at the Arcadia Association of REALTORS®
Transnational Referral Certification (TRC)
Thursday, May 26, 2011
9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Arcadia Association of REALTORS®
601 South First Avenue
Arcadia, California 91006
Phone (626) 446-2115 Fax (626) 446-4072
Attend the Course for FREE!
If you would like the Certification upon Completion: $130
Seating is Limited - Register Now!
The goal of the Transnational Referral Certification is to prepare real estate professionals to make and receive compensated referrals using the Transnational Referral system developed by the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA).
Students will learn how to integrate international referrals, resulting in increased income, into their business plans.
When you are involved in an international referral, as a referring or receiving agent, the TRC demon-strates to other real estate professionals that you are well versed in the procedures of the Transna-tional Referral system, have pledged to follow a code of conduct in business dealings, and expect that compensation, paid in a timely manner, will be an integral part of the transaction.
Real estate professionals prepared to work with agents in other countries to give and receive client referrals can earn more income, provide an important service to their client, and keep the client as a source of future business.
Transnational Referral Certification (TRC)
Thursday, May 26, 2011
9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Arcadia Association of REALTORS®
601 South First Avenue
Arcadia, California 91006
Phone (626) 446-2115 Fax (626) 446-4072
Attend the Course for FREE!
If you would like the Certification upon Completion: $130
Seating is Limited - Register Now!
The goal of the Transnational Referral Certification is to prepare real estate professionals to make and receive compensated referrals using the Transnational Referral system developed by the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA).
Students will learn how to integrate international referrals, resulting in increased income, into their business plans.
When you are involved in an international referral, as a referring or receiving agent, the TRC demon-strates to other real estate professionals that you are well versed in the procedures of the Transna-tional Referral system, have pledged to follow a code of conduct in business dealings, and expect that compensation, paid in a timely manner, will be an integral part of the transaction.
Real estate professionals prepared to work with agents in other countries to give and receive client referrals can earn more income, provide an important service to their client, and keep the client as a source of future business.
One-Day Workshop: Business Opportunities 102
Don't miss this interactive workshop offered by our friends at the Arcadia Association of REALTORS®:
This INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP provides RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL agents with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully, and with LEAST LIABILITY complete the business opportunity transactions they take on.
Agents will learn how to: Understand the BizOps sales industry, and get acquainted with vocabulary and definitions Successfully and efficiently qualify prospects and convert them into clients Analyze the operations and books of a business Create adjusted cash-flow statements (recasting), and do simple valuations Learn the entire BizOps sales cycle including Escrow procedures presented by Design Escrow, Inc. Receive a full set of transaction paperwork and forms training
Only $95 Per Person. Registration Required: Your Paid Reservation will Reserve Your Seat
Register by filling out this form and faxing it to the Arcadia Association of REALTORS®.
- Dramatically reduce your business liability
- Be a pro, know your stuff
- A must for any real estate brokerage that allows agents to do bizops.
This INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP provides RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL agents with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully, and with LEAST LIABILITY complete the business opportunity transactions they take on.
Agents will learn how to: Understand the BizOps sales industry, and get acquainted with vocabulary and definitions Successfully and efficiently qualify prospects and convert them into clients Analyze the operations and books of a business Create adjusted cash-flow statements (recasting), and do simple valuations Learn the entire BizOps sales cycle including Escrow procedures presented by Design Escrow, Inc. Receive a full set of transaction paperwork and forms training
Only $95 Per Person. Registration Required: Your Paid Reservation will Reserve Your Seat
Register by filling out this form and faxing it to the Arcadia Association of REALTORS®.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Get your Transnational Referral Certification at Arcadia AOR, April 15
From the website for the Arcadia Association of REALTORS®:
TRANSNATIONAL REFERRAL CERTIFICATION (TRC): Friday, April 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the AAR office. This certification will prepare real estate professionals to make and receive compensated referrals using the Transnational Referral system. Be prepared to work with agents in other countries! Cost for certification is $130. Register online at Internet Member Services.
Monday, February 28, 2011
International Marketing Event at SBAOR: Find International Buyers!
The World is Your Market: Get Your Share of Foreign Buyers Coming to California!
Panel Discussion: “Bringing International Real Estate Investors to California and the U.S.”
• Network with REALTORS® who have global business interests
• Position yourself for the coming global economic recovery
Moderator
Anita Rodal: SBPI Services, Inc. / Luxury Home, International & Commercial Funding
Panelists
Sanda Alcalay: REALTOR®, Sotheby’s International Realty
Nina Patel: President/CEO, Itec Financial, Inc.
Lori Quan: AVP & Branch Manager, Chinatrust Bank USA
Peter Yuval: Senior Retail Mortgage Lending Consultant, HSBC Bank USA
When:
Thursday, March 3, 2011
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Where:
South Bay Association of REALTORS®
22833 Arlington Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
Hosted by the South Bay Association of REALTORS® International Committee
Sample Tasty International Delicacies!
SBAOR Members: Free
Nonmembers: $10.00
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Earn Your CIPS in Southern California this December!
Expand your business (and your wallet) with the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation! The West San Gabriel Valley Association of REALTORS® is offering this amazing course, starting December 13, 2010, and space is still available! View and download this form for more information and to register.
Monday, October 18, 2010
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