Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Membership & Education

What Is CIPS? >>
The Certified International Property Specialist Network (CIPS Network) is the specialty membership group for international practitioners of the National Association of REALTORS®. Read more about how the CIPS designation prepares REALTORS® to service the growing international market in their local communities by focusing on culture, exchange rates, investment trends, and legal issues.

Find a Certified International Property Specialist >>
Link to an online, searchable directory of Certified International Property Specialists who are qualified to assist in a global real estate transaction.

CIPS Course Schedule >>
Schedules for live CIPS course offerings and links to courses available online. New courses are added on a regular basis, so please check back if you don't currently see a location that accommodates you.

CIPS Education >>
Learn about the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) course curriculum, the educational foundation of the CIPS Network. A detailed description of the courses is provided on this page.

How to Earn the CIPS Designation >>
Information on specific requirements for earning the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation for U.S. practitioners, non-U.S. practitioners, and Association Executives. Includes download-able Designation Application.

CIPS Designation Application >>
The application is available in Word and PDF formats and includes a descripton of all requirements.

Benefits of Membership in the CIPS Network >>
A comprehensive description of benefits of membership in the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Network, either as a general member or as a full-fledged designee.

How to Join the CIPS Network >>
Information about joining the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Network, including downloadable membership applications.

CIPS Designee vs. Candidate vs. Student >>
This page describes the different membership status opportunities available for the joining the CIPS Network.

CIPS Faculty >>
A comprehensive list of qualified CIPS Faculty instructors, particularly helpful to course sponsors.

Other International Education and Membership >>
Information on other International Membership and Education through the National Association of REALTORS® and affiliated organizations.

Personal Marketing for CIPS Designees >>
Resources for CIPS Designees to enhance their businesses, including downloadable logos, advertising, and marketing tools.

Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities >>
Information on how you can reach the international real estate market -- whether looking to reach the fast-growing numbers of U.S. practitioners who work in the international arena, or non-U.S. practitioners who have affiliated with NAR’s international specialty group, the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Network, and who attend NAR meetings.

Update your CIPS Information and Pay Dues >>
CIPS Network Members can change their addresses, update contact information, revise their biographies, and pay or renew dues online from links located at this page.

For Association Executives >>
Information for REALTOR® Association Executives interested in joining the CIPS Network as members and/or designees.

Licensing the CIPS Courses >>
Information for course sponsors on licensing CIPS Courses, including Course Descriptions, Delivery Model Options, Meeting Facility, Marketing, Revenue, Roles of NAR and Course Licensee, and a Sample Contract.

Questions? Email NARGlobe@realtors.org.


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