July 16-23
OC REALTORS® Global Business Alliance thanks you for attending our first annual Global Week!
Congratulations to our winners!
MONDAY - Steven Yu, Top Ten Real Estate
TUESDAY - Quan Yang, Real Estate eBroker Inc
WEDNESDAY - Janet McKinley, HomeSmart Evergreen Realty
THURSDAY - Lauretta Brown, Lauretta K. Brown, Broker
GRAND PRIZE - Nancy Sherifi, Nancy Sherifi, Broker
2021 Global Week Webinars & Classes
Friday, July 16 | 9am to 5pm | CIPS - Certified International Property Specialists - Core Class - Local Markets
Instructor: Ginni Fields, CIPS Instructor, ABR®, BPOR, CIPS, CRB, GRI, MRP, SFR®, SRS, SRES®
This introductory course offers you 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.
You must take this course before taking any other CIPS courses. Upon completion of this course, you will receive elective credit towards the ABR and CRS designation (applies to U.S. members only). Learn more about the CIPS Designation.
Monday, July 19 | 12pm to 1pm | Housing Report with Lawrence Yun & Jordan Levine
Please join Orange County REALTORS’® Global Business Alliance for your 2021 Profile of International Transactions in US Residential Real Estate, as well as a Southern California Housing Report!! Our speakers will consist of:
- NAR Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun
- C.A.R. Vice President & Chief Economist, Jordan Levine
Tuesday, July 20 | 10am to 12pm | Global Transactions Panel
Please join Orange County REALTORS’® Global Business Alliance for our Global Transaction Panel!! We will be going over various nuances surrounding this niche market; from Immigration, Money Exchange and Tax.
Our panelist will consist of:
- Yami Martinez, 2021 Global Business Alliance Chair
- Lauren Cohen, International Lawyer & Cross-Border Expert
- Iva Slavtcheva, Business Development Manager - Moneycorp USA
- Michael Brooks, Owner and President of DIRECT
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Wednesday, July 21 | 3pm to 4:30pm | Understanding Your Client's Culture
Please join Orange County REALTORS’® Global Business Alliance for our discussion on Understanding Your Client’s Culture and its impact on your real estate transaction.
Our panelist will consist of:
- Tina Vo (Vietnam), 4yr GBA Member
- Lata Jobanputra (India), 3yr GBA Member
- Christina Fu (China), 3yr GBA Member
- Olesya Drozdova (Russia / Ukraine), 4yr GBA Member
- Elizabeth Otok (Poland), 1yr GBA Member
- Spencer Hoo (China), 4yr GBA Member
- Guita Amiri (Iran / Persia), 4yr GBA Member
- Kana Makino (Japan), 2yr GBA Member
- Lisa Yi (Moderator), 3yr GBA Member
Thursday, July 22 | 4pm to 5:30pm | Global Mixer with Special Guests
We will wrap up Global Week with a virtual Global Mixer featuring a Special Guest and a lively discussion!
Friday, July 23 | 9am to 5pm | CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist - Core Class - Transaction Tools
Instructor: Ginni Fields, CIPS Instructor, ABR®, BPOR, CIPS, CRB, GRI, MRP, SFR®, SRS, SRES®
This course provides you with the tools needed to present investment information to international clients—in their currency and area. You will learn how to measure investment performance, prepare financial projections, and understand the effects of taxes and exchange rates on investment. Learn more about the CIPS Designation.