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Topics Featured in the Course:
- Primary Focus: U.S. economy and real estate market structure, Buying and selling process in the U.S., U.S. business customs
- Core Tools Explored: Multiple Listing Service (MLS), RESO Data Dictionary, IDX rules, and Commercial Information Exchanges (CIEs)
Turn global interest into U.S. real estate success
Gain essential knowledge of the U.S. market, transaction process, and professional practices to better serve international clients.
The U.S. real estate market is one of the most stable and attractive investment environments worldwide, offering strong property rights protections and a transparent, data-rich marketplace. This course provides non-U.S. real estate professionals with a comprehensive introduction to how the U.S. market operates—covering everything from economic drivers and property types to the role of the MLS and federal, state, and local laws.
You’ll explore the step-by-step transaction process, including agency relationships, contracts, financing, inspections, and closing, while also examining the unique cultural and business practices that shape client interactions in the U.S. With this knowledge, you’ll be prepared to guide international clients, collaborate effectively with U.S. partners, and expand your global referral network.
What You Will Learn
Why This Course Matters
- Understand how the U.S. economy, property rights, and market indicators shape real estate opportunities.
- Explain how MLSs and related tools (RESO standards, IDX, Realtor.com®) support transactions and client services.
- Guide clients through the U.S. buying and selling process, from agency agreements to closing.
- Recognize the laws, tax requirements, and visa considerations that affect international clients.
- Apply U.S. business customs and professional practices to build stronger cross-border relationships.
- Fulfills one elective requirement for the CIPS Designation
- Delivers practical transaction-level knowledge tailored to global real estate
- Provides essential tools to support due diligence and client decision-making
- Builds confidence in handling the complexities of cross-border transactions
- CE credit is not available for this course
- This is a 6 hour self-paced course. You have 1 year from date of purchase to complete.
- This course counts toward the CIPS Designation application. Learn more here.
- International students may register at the member price by becoming an International REALTOR® Member. Join now.
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