(HQ) Beyond Borders: How the CIPS Designation Can Transform Your Real Estate Business

In today’s evolving real estate landscape, growth opportunities extend far beyond local markets. In this engaging and inspiring presentation, international real estate leader Erika Villegas shares how REALTORS® can leverage the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation to expand their business, develop global relationships, and create new streams of revenue through international real estate.

Drawing from more than 21 years of real estate experience and a successful track record of cross-border transactions throughout the United States and Mexico, Erika provides practical insights on attracting international clients, building a global brand, developing strategic referral networks, and navigating cultural and business differences with confidence.

Attendees will learn how to:

• Understand the value and benefits of the CIPS designation
• Identify and serve international buyers, investors, and relocating families
• Build a powerful global referral network through CIPS, NAR Global, and industry partnerships
• Develop marketing strategies that position them as trusted international real estate professionals
• Avoid common mistakes when entering the global marketplace
• Create a step-by-step roadmap for growing an international real estate business

Filled with real-world examples, personal success stories, and actionable strategies, Beyond Borders empowers real estate professionals to think bigger, diversify their business, and unlock opportunities in an increasingly connected world.

Ideal for: REALTORS®, brokers, team leaders, and real estate professionals seeking to expand their reach, increase referral business, and build a sustainable competitive advantage through international real estate.

Speaker: Erika Villegas, CIPS, Partner and Designated Managing Broker, RE/MAX In The Village, Immediate Past President of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, and recognized leader in global real estate and cross-border business development.