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WELCOME!
Υποδοχή!
Benvenuto
International
Real Estate
Council
of
“Opening Doors to the World”
Greater Fort
Lauderdale
REALTOR ASSOCIATION OF GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE
“Opening Your Door to the World”
YOU
IREC
“Opening Doors
to the World”
The Voice of Real Estate
Through the Board of Realtors
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NAR: National Association of Realtors
• Public Access: www.realtor.com
• Only Realtors: www.realtor.org
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FAR: Florida Association of Realtors
• Both Public & Realtors:
www.floridarealtors.com
FAR
Florida Association of Realtors
Orlando
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Local Boards Affiliated:
• Realtor Association of Greater Ft.
Lauderdale
 Both Public & Realtors:
www.r-world.com
Local Boards in the State of Florida
NAR
National Association of Realtors
Chicago
“Opening Doors to the World”
Why Broward County?
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When the eyes of the world look to South Florida, they see the
beautiful beaches and canals of Fort Lauderdale, the cosmopolitan
appeal of Miami's South Beach, the millionaire elegance of Palm
Beach and, even though it's to our north, the most famous theme
park in the world, Orlando's Walt Disney World.
Whether citizens from other lands are planning a vacation,
purchasing a home abroad or establishing an American business
link, the Sunshine State is always a choice destination. All across
our vast and diverse country, and especially here in South Florida,
real estate professionals are embracing the world - - earning the
trust and confidence of foreign clients and helping them realize
the American Dream.
The International Real Estate Council of Greater Fort
Lauderdale creates opportunities for South Florida
Realtors to open a whole new world of opportunity,
to build a global network, to cultivate concentric
Relationships with foreign buyers/sellers, to explore
foreign cultures and customs and to experience business
adventures in foreign lands.
“Opening Doors to the World”
IREC 2009
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Mission Statement
The 2009 Team
Goals & Objectives
Networking
Calendar of Events
How Did We Get Here?
Benefits
Conclusion
“Opening Doors to the World”
IREC 2009
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Mission Statement
The 2009 Team
Goals & Objectives
Networking
Calendar of Events
How Did We Get Here?
Benefits
Conclusion
“Opening Doors to the World”
Mission Statement
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To promote standards of competent and ethical
practice in the field of International Real Estate,
expanding the value of membership within our
REALTOR Association.
To offer access to the Certified International
Property Specialist - CIPS designation through
education, which will Open Doors to the World of
the CIPS Network.
To keep abreast of changes in the
international real estate market using the
latest technology while adhering to our
Code of Ethics.
“Opening Doors to the World”
IREC 2009
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Mission Statement
The 2009 Team
Goals & Objectives
Networking
Calendar of Events
How Did We Get Here?
Benefits
Conclusion
“Opening Doors to the World”
The 2009 Team
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Patrick Cyrus, Chair
Bonnie Metviner, Co-Chair
Peter Leon, IREC Membership
R Ginenne Boehm, Education
IREC 2009
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Mission Statement
The 2009 Team
Goals & Objectives
Networking
Calendar of Events
How Did We Get Here?
Benefits
Conclusion
“Opening Doors to the World”
Goals & Objectives
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Education
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Promote the CIPS designation to increase
the current number of designees from
RAGFL and beyond.
Partnerships
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Maximize current Ambassador Association
relationships.
• Argentina – Aida Turbow
• Venezuela – Francisco Angulo
“Opening Doors to the World”
IREC 2009
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Mission Statement
The 2009 Team
Goals & Objectives
Networking
Calendar of Events
How Did We Get Here?
Benefits
Conclusion
“Opening Doors to the World”
Networking
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Networking
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Host events to bring together Cultures
• Coordinate International Events
 International Speakers
 Panels of Experts
 Navigate Conventions
• Host International Executives
previewing South East Florida
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Welcome Affiliate Members &
Sponsors
“Opening Doors to the World”
IREC 2009
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Mission Statement
The 2009 Team
Goals & Objectives
Networking
Calendar of Events
How Did We Get Here?
Benefits
Conclusion
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Calendar of Events
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Monthly Council Meetings
• Last Wednesday of Every month, 12 noon at RAGFL
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CIPS & Educational Courses
Cultural Events
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Brazilian Carnival
St. Patrick’s Day
Cinco De Mayo
International Independence Day
Columbus Day
Oktoberfest
United Nations Day
“Opening Doors to the World”
“Opening Doors to the World”
IREC 2009
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Mission Statement
The 2009 Team
Goals & Objectives
Networking
Calendar of Events
How Did We Get Here?
Benefits
Conclusion
“Opening Doors to the World”
How Did We Get Here?
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Past:
• Established in 2000
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Maria M. Taticchi, Chair 2000-2003
Gaston Reboredo, Chair 2004
Francisco Angulo, Chair 2005-2007
Leo Kentolall, Chair 2008
Present
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Patrick Cyrus, Chair 2009
IREC 2009 Team
Valuable & Continued Support Provided by:
• Stephanie Williams, Staff Liaison
• Sharon Lindblade, Director of Professional
Development
“Opening Doors to the World”
IREC 2009
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Mission Statement
The 2009 Team
Goals & Objectives
Networking
Calendar of Events
How Did We Get Here?
Benefits
Conclusion
“Opening Doors to the World”
Benefits
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Prestige
Visibility
Information
Discounts
Events
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Mission Statement
The 2009 Team
Goals & Objectives
Networking
Calendar of Events
How Did We Get Here?
Benefits
Conclusion
“Opening Doors to the World”
Global Trends
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Real estate, traditionally viewed as a local
business, is experiencing massive change,
brought about by the rapidly growing
global economy.
Globalization is here to stay, and we the
Real Estate Professionals cannot afford to
miss this opportunity.
The best way to be ready is
through IREC participation!!!
“Opening Doors to the World”
Questions We Ask
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How are U.S. real estate owners,
investors, developers, and financiers
responding to these changes?
What are the new demands and
paradigms shaping the future of the
industry and its products?
What basic strategy shifts
are called for to stay competitive
in the face of these worldwide
changes?
“Opening Doors to the World”
Why Join IREC?
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Ambitious Individuals
Driven Management
Quality Service Commitment
Well Educated Professionals
High Standards of Ethics
Goal Oriented Team
“Opening Doors to the World”
International Real Estate Council
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“Opening Doors to the World”