Global Real Estate Council of Orlando

Understanding the importance of collaboration in today's international real estate market, the Global Real Estate Council of Orlando is committed to educating the REALTOR® family on how to conduct international real estate transactions with foreign nationals and understanding the cultural issues that are an integral part of working with global buyers and sellers.

The Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association's Global Real Estate Council is a NAR Diamond Global Achievement Award Recipient.

Interested in becoming a professional in the world of international real estate? Learn more about the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation! or the At Home With Diversity (AHWD) certification.

Global's Mission Statement

To provide our international practitioners the resources, education, and technical tools for personal and professional growth to compete in today’s global real estate market.”

Global Council Membership

International Membership Application

NAR International Ambassadors

Featured Upcoming Events

2025 Events

• January 28, 2025, 2:00 p.m.: Meet and Greet, Global Updates for 2025. Click here for details.
• February 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.: FIRPTA Class (2 CE). Click here for details.
• March 26, 2025, 2:00 p.m.: Doing business with Canadians and Global Updates. Click here for details.
• April 17, 2025, 2:00 p.m.: Doing Business with U.K. and Global Updates. Click here for details
• May 29, 2025, 1:00 p.m.: EB-5 Processes with Edward C. Beshara, Attorney. Click here for details.
• June 24, 2025, 2:00 p.m.: Global Business Meeting. Click here for details.
• August 20, 2025, 2:00 p.m.: Global Business Meeting. Click here for details.
• September 24, 2025, 2:00 p.m.: Global Business Meeting. Click here for details.
• October 15, 2025, 2:00 p.m.: Global Business Meeting. Click here for details.
• November 5, 2025, 2:00 p.m.: Global Business Meeting. Click here for details.

 Upcoming Global Council Events

Tools & Resources

• 2024 International Transactions in us Residential Real Estate Report - 07-17-2024
• 2023 Profile of International Residential Transactions in Florida
  • This year’s 2023 Profile of International Residential Transactions in Florida report presents information from Florida Realtors members regarding residential transactions with international clients closed during the 12-month period of August 2022 to July 2023.
• 2023 International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate
  • The 2023 Profile of International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate presents information regarding REALTOR® transactions with international clients who purchased and sold U.S. residential property during the 12-month period of April 2022–March 2023.
• 2022 Profile of International Transactions in U.S.
  • The 2022 Profile of International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate presents information regarding REALTOR® transactions with international clients who purchased and sold U.S. residential property during the 12-month period of April 2021-March 2022. The report also provides information on U.S. clients seeking to purchase property abroad.
• 2021 International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate
  
  • The 2021 Profile of International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate presents information regarding REALTOR® transactions with international clients who purchased and sold U.S. residential property during the 12-month period of April 2020–March 2021. The report also provides information on U.S. clients seeking to purchase property abroad.
• Focus Orlando: 
  • Facts and figures about international real estate in Orlando plus info about the city's economic strength, support services, and popular accolades.
    
    • 2024 - English (PDF)
    • 2024 - Spanish (PDF)
• 2021 Profile of International Residential Transactions in Florida
• 2020 Profile of International Residential Transactions in Florida
• 2019 Profile of International Residential Real Estate Activity in Florida
  
• 2018 Profile of International Residential Real Estate Activity in Florida 
• NAR International Real Estate Research
  
  • Latest research studies and reports from NAR.
• American Translator Association Website
  
  • Learn more about the ATA and other resources they provide.
    
• NAR Global Business Councils
• NAR Global
• NAR CIPS Directory Search
• NAR Real Estate Practices Around the World
• Holidays and Observances Around the World
• The World Clock- Worldwide 
• Download the Global Real Estate Council of Orlando logo

NAR Field Guides

• Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
  
  • Find tips and information for working with vacation and second-home buyers.
• Short-Term Rental Restrictions
  
  • Understanding the implications of restrictions on short-term rentals.
• Doing Business with Brazil
  
  • Find out why this growing economy should be on your radar for international business.
    
    

2024 Past Events

• August 15, 2024: Doing Business with Brazil. Click here for details.
• September 26, 2024: Doing Business with Dominica Republic and Colombia. Click here for details.
• October 10, 2024: Ignite your Global Business and OMNI Presentation. Click here for details.

2023 Past Events

• 2023 International Conferences/Trade Missions
• January 24-27 - Panama Real Estate Trade Mission Flyer(English) Flyer(Spanish)
• March 20, 2023 - "Doing Business in Panama" Resource List and Presentation
•  April 19, 2023 - Global Event: Doing Business with Canadians - Presentation 
• Global - All Eyes on Europe-Piero Lorenzo Video
• FIRPTA Plus for CE - Nena Mulham Mills Presentation

2022 Past Events

• January 2022 – No Meeting
• February 23, 2022 – Global Business Meeting: Dubai International Property Consultant (DIPC) 
• March 10, 2022 – Global Business Meeting: Your Business and Global Real Estate  
• April 22, 2022 – Global Business Meeting: Orlando International Airport
• May 24, 2022 – Global Business Meeting: Foreign International in Real Property Tax Act (FIRTPA) 
• June 2022 – No Meeting
• July 2022 – No Meeting
• August 17, 2022 - Global/Diversity Member Appreciation Event
• September 13, 2022 - Global Business Meeting - Cryptocurrency (Info on Propy) 
• November 3, 2022 - Global Business Meeting – Panelists of Experts

2021 Past Events

• January 27, 2021 – Global Business Meeting: Planning and Marketing
• February 25, 2021 – Global Business Meeting: Real Estate Transactions and Bitcoin 101
• March 25, 2021 – Global Business Meeting: Opportunity Zones, Inclusion and Diversity
• April 22, 2021 – Global Business Meeting: How to Sell Virtually and the Process
• May 2021 – No Meeting
• June 16, 2021 – Global Business Meeting: Global Membership Appreciation Event
• July 2021 – No Meeting
• August 12, 2021 – Global Business Meeting: Global – Florida Realtors – R.E .Market and Global Update
• September 9, 2021 – Global Business Meeting: Joint Meeting with Indian and Puerto Rico Chamber
• September 23, 2021 – Global Business Meeting: Global Membership Event
• October 27, 2021 – Global Business Meeting: Doing Business with Mexico
• December 2, 2021 – Global Business Meeting: Vacation Homes and Market  

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