Aug 31 2009
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) What is that?
By Marilyn Newman, Prudential California Realty
I just couldn’t wait for Ms. Barbara Walter’s interview in order to announce that I recently received the distinction of Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS). Those that have been in the real estate business for a while know this is no small feat. The CIPS Network is a specialty group of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) that focuses on international real estate.
A Certified International Property Specialist is an individual who has proven their expertise in international real estate practice by completing CIPS program requirements. NAR International administers the program and designation which focuses on ownership and transaction principles of international real estate, including specifics on real estate markets in Europe, the Americas and the Asia/Pacific region. Topics covered in the CIPS classes also include cultural diversity, market data, investment trends, marketing strategies, currency issues and financing.
Clients can benefit from the representation of real estate professionals who have earned the CIPS designation. NAR studies show that CIPS designees tend to be highly experienced both in real estate and in dealing with clients from diverse cultures and CIPS designees are increasingly relied upon by local community and business organizations as international business resources.
Broker Tere Kimball commented, “Being a CIPS myself, I can tell you that it was a tough, but interesting course. There are only a few CIPS designees in the Vallarta area and I am extremely proud Marilyn is one.” She went on to say, “Education is what you should all be doing right now. Invest in your career and in your future.”
Speaking of education, advanced real estate courses in English and Spanish are being scheduled for the end of August and the first part of September, 2009. For information on schedule and costs please contact Mr. Rafael Valdez at raval@rex-mexico.com for details.
Marilyn Newman is a sales associate with Prudential California Realty-Vallarta Division. She can be contacted at the Prudential office located at the Holiday Inn, or e-mail: marilyn.newman@prurealtypv.com .