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2. International Real Estate Council of of Greater Fort Lauderdale REALTOR ASSOCIATION OF GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE “Opening Doors to the World”

3. “Opening Your Door to the World” YOU IREC “Opening Doors to the World”

4. NAR: National Association of Realtors Public Access: www.realtor.comwww.realtor.com Only Realtors: www.realtor.orgwww.realtor.org FAR: Florida Association of Realtors Both Public & Realtors: www.floridarealtors.com www.floridarealtors.com Local Boards Affiliated: Realtor Association of Greater Ft. Lauderdale Both Public & Realtors: www.r-world.com NAR: National Association of Realtors Public Access: www.realtor.comwww.realtor.com Only Realtors: www.realtor.orgwww.realtor.org FAR: Florida Association of Realtors Both Public & Realtors: www.floridarealtors.com www.floridarealtors.com Local Boards Affiliated: Realtor Association of Greater Ft. Lauderdale Both Public & Realtors: www.r-world.com The Voice of Real Estate Through the Board of Realtors NAR National Association of Realtors Chicago FAR Florida Association of Realtors Orlando Local Boards in the State of Florida “Opening Doors to the World”

5. Why Broward County? “Opening Doors to the World” 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. 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. 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 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.

6. IREC 2009 Mission Statement Mission Statement The 2009 Team The 2009 Team Goals & Objectives Goals & Objectives Networking Networking Calendar of Events Calendar of Events How Did We Get Here? How Did We Get Here? Benefits Benefits Conclusion Conclusion “Opening Doors to the World”

7. IREC 2009 Mission Statement Mission Statement The 2009 Team The 2009 Team Goals & Objectives Goals & Objectives Networking Networking Calendar of Events Calendar of Events How Did We Get Here? How Did We Get Here? Benefits Benefits Conclusion Conclusion “Opening Doors to the World”

8. Mission Statement 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 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 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. 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”

9. IREC 2009 Mission Statement Mission Statement The 2009 Team The 2009 Team Goals & Objectives Goals & Objectives Networking Networking Calendar of Events Calendar of Events How Did We Get Here? How Did We Get Here? Benefits Benefits Conclusion Conclusion “Opening Doors to the World”

10. The 2009 Team Patrick Cyrus, Chair Patrick Cyrus, Chair Bonnie Metviner, Co-Chair Bonnie Metviner, Co-Chair Peter Leon, IREC Membership Peter Leon, IREC Membership R Ginenne Boehm, Education R Ginenne Boehm, Education

11. IREC 2009 Mission Statement Mission Statement The 2009 Team The 2009 Team Goals & Objectives Goals & Objectives Networking Networking Calendar of Events Calendar of Events How Did We Get Here? How Did We Get Here? Benefits Benefits Conclusion Conclusion “Opening Doors to the World”

12. Goals & Objectives Education Education Promote the CIPS designation to increase the current number of designees from RAGFL and beyond. Promote the CIPS designation to increase the current number of designees from RAGFL and beyond. Partnerships Partnerships Maximize current Ambassador Association relationships. Maximize current Ambassador Association relationships. Argentina – Aida TurbowArgentina – Aida Turbow Venezuela – Francisco AnguloVenezuela – Francisco Angulo “Opening Doors to the World”

13. IREC 2009 Mission Statement Mission Statement The 2009 Team The 2009 Team Goals & Objectives Goals & Objectives Networking Networking Calendar of Events Calendar of Events How Did We Get Here? How Did We Get Here? Benefits Benefits Conclusion Conclusion “Opening Doors to the World”

14. Networking Networking Networking Host events to bring together Cultures Host events to bring together Cultures Coordinate International EventsCoordinate International Events International Speakers International Speakers Panels of Experts Panels of Experts Navigate Conventions Navigate Conventions Host International Executives previewing South East FloridaHost International Executives previewing South East Florida Welcome Affiliate Members & Sponsors Welcome Affiliate Members & Sponsors “Opening Doors to the World”

15. IREC 2009 Mission Statement Mission Statement The 2009 Team The 2009 Team Goals & Objectives Goals & Objectives Networking Networking Calendar of Events Calendar of Events How Did We Get Here? How Did We Get Here? Benefits Benefits Conclusion Conclusion “Opening Doors to the World”

16. Calendar of Events Monthly Council Meetings Monthly Council Meetings Last Wednesday of Every month, 12 noon at RAGFLLast Wednesday of Every month, 12 noon at RAGFL CIPS & Educational Courses CIPS & Educational Courses Cultural Events Cultural Events Brazilian CarnivalBrazilian Carnival St. Patrick’s DaySt. Patrick’s Day Cinco De MayoCinco De Mayo International Independence DayInternational Independence Day Columbus DayColumbus Day OktoberfestOktoberfest United Nations DayUnited Nations Day “Opening Doors to the World”

18. IREC 2009 Mission Statement Mission Statement The 2009 Team The 2009 Team Goals & Objectives Goals & Objectives Networking Networking Calendar of Events Calendar of Events How Did We Get Here? How Did We Get Here? Benefits Benefits Conclusion Conclusion

19. How Did We Get Here? Past: Past: Established in 2000Established in 2000 Maria M. Taticchi, Chair 2000-2003 Maria M. Taticchi, Chair 2000-2003 Gaston Reboredo, Chair 2004 Gaston Reboredo, Chair 2004 Francisco Angulo, Chair 2005-2007 Francisco Angulo, Chair 2005-2007 Leo Kentolall, Chair 2008 Leo Kentolall, Chair 2008 Present Present Patrick Cyrus, Chair 2009 Patrick Cyrus, Chair 2009 IREC 2009 Team IREC 2009 Team Valuable & Continued Support Provided by: Valuable & Continued Support Provided by: Stephanie Williams, Staff LiaisonStephanie Williams, Staff Liaison Sharon Lindblade, Director of Professional DevelopmentSharon Lindblade, Director of Professional Development “Opening Doors to the World”

20. IREC 2009 Mission Statement Mission Statement The 2009 Team The 2009 Team Goals & Objectives Goals & Objectives Networking Networking Calendar of Events Calendar of Events How Did We Get Here? How Did We Get Here? Benefits Benefits Conclusion Conclusion “Opening Doors to the World”

21. Benefits Prestige Prestige Visibility Visibility Information Information Discounts Discounts Events Events “Opening Doors to the World”

22. IREC 2009 Mission Statement Mission Statement The 2009 Team The 2009 Team Goals & Objectives Goals & Objectives Networking Networking Calendar of Events Calendar of Events How Did We Get Here? How Did We Get Here? Benefits Benefits Conclusion Conclusion “Opening Doors to the World”

23. Global Trends Real estate, traditionally viewed as a local business, is experiencing massive change, brought about by the rapidly growing global economy. 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. 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!!! The best way to be ready is through IREC participation!!! “Opening Doors to the World”

24. Questions We Ask How are U.S. real estate owners, investors, developers, and financiers responding to these changes? 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 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? What basic strategy shifts are called for to stay competitive in the face of these worldwide changes? “Opening Doors to the World”

25. Why Join IREC? Ambitious Individuals Ambitious Individuals Driven Management Driven Management Quality Service Commitment Quality Service Commitment Well Educated Professionals Well Educated Professionals High Standards of Ethics High Standards of Ethics Goal Oriented Team Goal Oriented Team “Opening Doors to the World”

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