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Asia/Pacific and International Real Estate
Topics: Global
Designations & Certifications: Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
Affiliation: GLOBAL
Format: Classroom, Online
Asia/Pacific & International Real Estate

Course Credits:Counts towards the CIPS Designation

Duration: 2 Days

Format: Classroom, Online

The Asia / Pacific & International Real Estate is one of several international courses developed by NAR Global Business and Alliances of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). This course designed to introduce real estate professionals to the basic skills and knowledge necessary to facilitate international real estate transactions. You must complete 3 of 4 regional courses required to earn the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. This course is one of four regional courses.

This course is designed to benefit: experienced international professionals, individuals with real estate experience who are considering international specialization, and NAR general membership.

Overview

In this new world of globalized business, we are in contact with people from Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and the Philippines. Their economies count on countries of the Americas and the Pacific Rim to provide access for their goods to our markets. We count on them supplying us with quality merchandise at reasonable prices and providing new markets for the products of the Americas.

One such product is real estate. This course provides information, insights and skills for working with Asian investors seeking overseas properties and for investors from the Americas seeking investments in Asia.

Course Objective

Upon successful completion of this course, a real estate professional will be able to:

  • Discuss the social, economic, political, and geographical characteristics of major countries in the Asia/Pacific region.
  • Identify important characteristics of the real estate market in certain Asia/Pacific markets, including influential laws and real estate and brokerage practices.
  • Evaluate opportunities in certain Asian markets by analyzing significant investment patterns, investor profiles and real estate activity.
  • Discuss ways to develop a business network to start or enhance an international practice with Asian clients or properties.
  • Discuss techniques to promote properties, markets, and professional services.

Course Outline

Chapter 1: Review

  • Globalization Review Exercise
  • Converting Foreign Currencies and Measures

Chapter 2: The Asian Market

  • Pacific Rim Overview
  • Key Nations Trade Agreements

Chapter 3: Trends and Opportunities

  • Economic Trends
  • National Snapshots

Chapter 4: Cultural Influences

  • Introduction
  • Religions and Beliefs
  • Social Values
  • Legal Systems

Chapter 5: How to Look at a Country

  • International Market Knowledge
  • The Country Assessment Model
  • Sample Analysis of a Country Profile: Malaysia

Chapter 6: Working with Japanese

  • Getting Beyond the Basics
  • Networking and Relationships
  • Cultural and Business Differences
  • Elements of a Transaction
  • Business Protocol Guidelines

Chapter 7: Country Profiles

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