Overview of CIPS Classes: CIPS Education
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
- And more!
To be eligible for the CIPS Designation, you must complete 5 courses outlined below, including the prerequisite "Global Real Estate: Local Markets" course. All remaining courses must be completed within 2 years of completing this prerequisite to earn your designation.
After completing "Global Real Estate: Local Markets", REALTORS® can join the CIPS Network and start connecting with CIPS Designees all over the world. If you are a practitioner outside the U.S., you may join the CIPS Network at any time.
Core Courses
CIPS Core Course:
Global Real Estate: Local Markets (1 day)
This introductory course offers you an overview of the international real estate business environment, including capital flow, currencies, government regulations and cultures. Topics such as international brokerage, networking, marketing, and selling will also be discussed.
You must take this course before taking any other CIPS courses. Upon completion of this course, you will receive elective credit towards the ABR and CRS designation (applies to U.S. members only).
CIPS Core Course:
Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools (1 day)
This course provides you with the tools needed to present investment information to international clients—in their currency and area. You will learn how to measure investment performance, prepare financial projections, and understand the effects of taxes and exchange rates on investment.
CIPS Regional Courses (Choose Three Out of the Five)
CIPS Regional Course:
Europe and International Real Estate (1 day)
This course provides you with insight in regards to working with clients in Western and Central Europe. Topics include: the European Union and its impact on international real estate, economic and real estate trends, networking and relationship building, and marketing and selling practices.
CIPS Regional Course:
Asia/Pacific and International Real Estate (1 day)
This course addresses real estate practices in Asia and the Pacific with emphasis on cultural influences, economic trends and assessment of investment opportunities. An extra chapter on working with the Japanese is also included.
CIPS Regional Course:
The Americas and International Real Estate (1 day)
This course offers you practical information on working with Caribbean, North, Central, and South American investors. Historical and cultural influences, regional relationship, and investment opportunities are covered along with a special focus on Mexico.
CIPS Elective Course:
The Business of U.S. Real Estate (1day)
Learn the fundamentals of conducting real estate transactions in the United States. You will learn the requirements, regulations, and laws; business standards and cultural norms; as well as a detailed description of a typical U.S. real estate transaction. This is a great way for practitioners from all over the world to meet new contacts, learn together, and create referral opportunities.
CIPS Elective Course:
NAR At Home With Diversity (1 day)
The class teaches real estate professionals how they can increase their sensitivity and adaptability to future market trends. It addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences. Participants will learn practical skills and tools to expand business and effectively service all cultural groups.
Council of Residential Specialists Course Electives
ONE of the following CRS courses can count as an elective option:
CRS 200 - Business Planning and Marketing for the Residential Specialist
or
CRS 204 - Creating Wealth through Residential Real Estate Investments
Have questions?
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