2025 CIPS INSTITUTE

2024 CIPS Institute

2025 ABoR CIPS INSTITUTE

This year, we’re thrilled to present an all-woman lineup featuring five top-notch instructors at the CIPS Institute brought to you by the Austin Board of REALTORS® and The Canadian Real Estate Association!

Are you ready to take your career in real estate to the next level? The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation is necessary for real estate professionals looking to excel in the global market.

Join us for the comprehensive CIPS Institute, a game-changing educational opportunity you won't want to miss!

SAVE THE DATE! Registration will open later in the year.

Day 1: January 23 | Global Real Estate: Local Markets* | Brenda Taylor, NAR Global Ambassador Mexico & Team Lead Global Group, RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs

Day 2: January 30 | Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools* | Azucena "Suzie" Castillo, Broker, Global Collective Real Estate

Day 3: February 6 | Europe & International Real Estate | Alina Aeby, PhD, Founder & President, SV Proptech

Day 4: February 13 | Africa & International Real Estate | Socar Chatmon-Thomas, Broker & Auctioneer, Elegant Estates Realty & Auctions

Day 5: February 20 | Asia & Pacific International Real Estate | Susan Kwok Annoura, Owner & Broker of Annoura Realty Group LLC

Expand Your Referral Network
CIPS designees are a unified group of practitioners who look to other designees first when referring business. By earning your CIPS designation, you instantly align yourself with the best in the business and set yourself apart as a global expert.

PRICING

For the 2025 CIPS Institute ($499 40-hour CE pricing).

We welcome you to join us if you prefer to take a single course. Each course can be purchased individually at $149, and you will earn 8-hours of continuing education.

If you are a CIPS designee, you can audit the courses (unless you want to earn CE). Audit each class for $49 daily*, including receiving the latest manual and resources.

Scroll down to How to Register for registration links.

*CIPS is in good standing. No continuing education credit is offered with the audit pricing.

How To Register

1. Go to ABoR.com/take-a-class

2. Registration will open soon if you want to purchase the 2025 CIPS Institute ($499 40-hours CE pricing).

3. We welcome you to join us if you prefer to take a single course. Each course costs $149, and you will earn 8 hours of continuing education.

4. If you are a CIPS designee, you can audit the courses (unless you want to earn CE). Audit each class for $49 daily, including receiving the latest manual and resources.

Register ABoR On-Air (Registration will open in the fall of 2024)

Register Audit (Registration will open in the fall of 2024)

ALREADY A CIPS DESIGNEE?

If you are a CIPS designee in good standing, you can audit the courses (unless you want to earn CE). Audit each class for $49 daily, including receiving the latest manual and resources.

ABoR HQ In-Person: $49 Member & Non-Member
ABoR On-Air: $49 Member & Non-Member

*Audit CIPS courses ONLY FOR CIPS designees in good standing. No CE is included with audit pricing.

CIPS 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 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®

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.
  • If you are a CIPS designee holder, you can audit this class.
    • Register for CE Credit virtually HERE 
    • Audit the Class virtually HERE
    • (Note: You must be a CIPS in good standing and will not receive continuing education credit)
    • *Mandatory courses in preparation for submitting the CIPS designee application.

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.
  • If you are a CIPS designee holder, you have the opportunity to audit this class.
    • Register for CE Credit virtually HERE 
    • Audit the Class virtually HERE
    • (Note: You must be a CIPS in good standing and will not receive continuing education credit)
    • *Mandatory courses in preparation for submitting the CIPS designee application.

 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.
  • If you are a CIPS designee holder, you can audit this class.
    • Register for CE Credit virtually HERE 
    • Audit the Class virtually HERE
    • (Note: You must be a CIPS in good standing and will not receive continuing education credit)

 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.
  • If you are a CIPS designee holder, you can audit this class.
    • (Note: You must be a CIPS in good standing and will not receive continuing education credit)

 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.
  • If you are a CIPS designee holder, you can audit this class.
    • Register for CE Credit virtually HERE 
    • Audit the Class virtually HERE
    • (Note: You must be a CIPS in good standing and will not receive continuing education credit)

FAQs

  • CIPS Institute (40-hours of CE) Member $499, (SPECIAL OFFER Non-Member $499)
  • Daily 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)

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®.

  • 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.