1. CIPS- Certified International Property Specialist Earning the CIPS designation & Membership Benefits- In the United States

2. CIPS Designation Application Process Upon completion of the 5 required courses… 1.Complete the designation application located at realtor.org/global Demonstrate 100 points of international expertise on the application- 13 different categories to earn points.

3. CIPS Designation Application Process cont. 2. There is a one time application fee of US$75.00 plus yearly membership dues. Dues are prorated based on the quarter in which you apply. Q1 (Jan, Feb, Mar)- $220 Q2 (Apr, May, Jun)- $165 Q3 (Jul, Aug, Sep)- $110 Q4 (Oct, Nov, Dec)- $25

4. CIPS Designation Application Process- cont. 3. Submit application and payment via email, fax or mail to: cips@realtors.org fax- 312-329-8358 mail- 430 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 *All credit card payments must be submitted online using the link on the application. Checks may be mailed with application.

5. CIPS Designation Application Process- cont. 4. CIPS team will review the application and contact you with any questions. This process can take up to two weeks. 5. Once the review process is complete CIPS team will email your official approval email with a link to access member benefits.

6. CIPS Membership Benefits Networking opportunities – CIPS online directory Search via name, location, language, country, country specializations – Over 2,600 designees in 40 countries – Dedicated private CIPS Facebook group – Complimentary CIPS Breakfast networking event at REALTOR® Party Convention and NAR Convention & Expo – Discounts for members for the REALTOR® Party Convention Global Networking Reception and NAR Convention & Expo International Night Out Gala Event – CIPS designee embassy visits at REALTOR® Party Convention in Washington D.C. (lottery for attendance)

7. CIPS Membership Benefits Business Development Tools – Computer and Smartphone CIPS Widget 140 word translation, currency, area and time conversion, world holidays – Browser Toolbar to quickly access membership benefits – Custom Referral form – Global Perspectives- bi-monthly printed/mailed business tool focused newsletter – Educational Webinar presentations to enhance skills

8. CIPS Membership Benefits Marketing and Media Tools – Use of the CIPS logo – Customizable Postcards in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French – Customizable website banner ads – Customizable Press Release – CIPS Online Team store (order CIPS branded clothing at a discount)

9. CIPS Membership Benefits Industry and Consumer Outreach – Global marketing submits articles to OPP, RIS Media, and other publications to promote using a CIPS designee – CIPS Member booklet mailed to embassies, consulate, world trade centers around the world to promote using a CIPS designee – Consumer awareness campaign on why use a CIPS designee- coming soon (Power Point, page on realtor.org

10. Questions? Email cips@realtors.org Like www.Facebook.com/NARGlobal Follow www.theglobalview.blogs.realtor.org www.realtor.org/global