Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation

These four (4) requirements must be met to attain and use the CIPS designation:
1. Successful completion of two core and three elective courses.
2. Submit CIPS designation application.
3. Pay the CIPS application fee and annual designation dues (U.S. and Canada only) or a one-time fee for international REALTORS®.
4. Membership in good standing in the National Association of REALTORS®

CIPS Institute (40-hours of CE) | Member $499, Special Price Non-Member $499

Individual Class (per day fee) | Member/Non-Member $149
Audit Class (per day/CIPS in good standing, no Continuing Education credits earned) | Member/Non-Member $49

CIPS Designee Member Benefits
• Access to the CIPS Network comprised of nearly 4,000 designees from 48 countries—and growing!
• A customized profile in the online CIPS Directory
• Subscription to the CIPS bi-monthly print publication, Global Perspectives
• Access to the CIPS designees-only Facebook group
• Discounted tickets for select events at the NAR meetings
• Use of the prestigious and internationally-recognized CIPS logo and brand
• Customizable print and web-based marketing materials
• Advertising discounts in various global publications
• Listhub Global discount (brokers only)

• After completing your core and elective courses, submit the appropriate CIPS application form. We have included the latest NAR checklist as well:

  • CIPS application for U.S. Residents

  • CIPS application for Canada

  • International CIPS application (Outside U.S. and Canada)

  • NAR CIPS U.S. Checklist
    

• How do I submit my dues payment?

  • Dues are paid online by credit card through the NAR E-commerce System: www.nar.realtor/cipsdues
    

• What are the CIPS Designation Annual Dues?

  • CIPS Application Fee $75, CIPS Annual Dues $220

  • Annual NAR CIPS dues prorated based on application submission:

    • Quarter 1 - January, February, March $220

    • Quarter 2 - April, May, June $165

    • Quarter 3 - July, August, September $110

    • Quarter 4 - October, November, December $220 PLUS the following year

• If you reside in a country where NAR has a Cooperating Association, you must be a member of that Association in order to join the CIPS Network/NAR and earn the designation.

• If you reside in a country where NAR does not have a Cooperating Association, you must agree to abide by NAR's code of ethics and join the Cooperating Association if developed in the future.

Successfully Grow Your Global Market
Global real estate opportunities are everywhere. People move to the U.S. from other countries every day, and immigrants residing in the U.S. move to new markets. Americans in your current market may look to invest in properties overseas. No matter which audience you cater to, the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation will provide you with the knowledge, research, network, and tools to globalize your business.

The CIPS designation gives you five full days of study focusing on the critical aspects of global real estate transactions,
including:

• Globalization of economies and international capital flow.
• Marketing and business planning strategies.
• Roles, expectations, and cultural business practices of global transactions.

Designation Requirements
These four (4) requirements must be met to attain and use the CIPS designation:

1. Successful completion of two core and three elective courses.
2. Submit designation application.
3. Pay application fee and annual designation dues (U.S. and Canada only) or a one-time fee for international REALTORS®.
4. Membership in good standing in the National Association of REALTORS®.

TREC# 45581 | Provider #1 | 8 CE hours | Instructor: Brenda Taylor
The Global Real Estate: Local Markets course is the prerequisite course for the CIPS Designation. This introductory course offers students 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.

TREC# 45582 | Provider #1 | 8 CE hours | Instructor: Azucena Susie Castillo
The Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools course provides students with the tools needed to present investment information to international clients—in their currency and area. Students will learn how to measure investment performance, prepare financial projections, and understand the effects of taxes and exchange rates on investment.

TREC #45823 | Provider #1 | 8 CE hours | Instructor: Alina Aeby
The Europe & International Real Estate course provides students with insight regarding 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.

TREC# 43487 | Provider #1 | 8 CE hours | Instructor: Socar Chatmon-Thomas
The Africa and International Real Estate course addresses real estate practices in Africa, emphasizing cultural influences, economic trends, and assessment of investment opportunities. You will learn about the geography, demographics, government, economy, and real estate sectors in 11 countries. You will be introduced to our newer bilateral partners in Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa. Because this is such a dynamic continent, you will be provided with resources to keep you updated with current economic and real estate trends. Finally, you will learn about the cultural norms that affect business practices in each country.

TREC #45585 | Provider #1 | 8 CE hours | Instructor: Susan Annoura
The Asia/Pacific and International Real Estate 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.