International Real Estate Specialist

International Real Estate Specialist

Founded by:

Olivier Mevellec

Audree Mevellec

& Arthur Hofmann

Founded by:

Olivier Mevellec

Audree Mevellec

& Arthur Hofmann

Robert J Russell, IRES

Business Development Director - USA

Real estate of the future!

Real estate of the future!

Who are the buyers of the future?

We live and do business in a global economy, it’s time to become “A Global Agent, Not Just A Local Agent!”.

Who are the buyers of the future?

We live and do business in a global economy, it’s time to become “A Global Agent, Not Just A Local Agent!”.

2nd Home/Vacation MarketNAR Statistics

2nd Home/Vacation MarketNAR Statistics

2006 - buyer was 44 years old with income of $102,000 & median price was $204,000 (41% of all homes purchased in U.S.)

2007 - buyer was 46 years old with income of $99,100 & median price was $195,000 (33% of all homes purchased in U.S.)

What are you doing to help them buy?

2006 - buyer was 44 years old with income of $102,000 & median price was $204,000 (41% of all homes purchased in U.S.)

2007 - buyer was 46 years old with income of $99,100 & median price was $195,000 (33% of all homes purchased in U.S.)

What are you doing to help them buy?

#1 - Ontario, CA $220,000 -40.5%#2 - Las Vegas, NV $199,900 -33.3%

#3 - Cape Coral, FL $199,000 -28.6%#4 - Phoenix, AZ $209,900 -26.3%#5 - Orlando, FL $200,000 -23.1%#6 - Anaheim, CA $460,500 -22.6%

#7 - Los Angeles, CA $389,000 -22.2%#8 - Miami, FL $245,000 -22.0%

#9 - Sacramento, CA $274,400 -21.6%#10 - San Diego, CA $379,900 -19.0%

Worst 10 U.S. Markets

#1 - Denver, CO $295,500 +18.2%#2 - Dallas, TX $188,000 +7.5%#3 - Houston, TX $169,000 +6.2%#4 - San Antonio, TX $184,500 +5.8%#5 - Memphis, TN $173,900 +4.1%#6 - Indianapolis, IN $144,900 +3.6%#7 - Kansas City, MO $169,900 +3.3%

#8 - Columbus, OH $170,700 +3.3%#9 - Louisville, KY $169,900 +3.0%#10 - Austin, TX $249,000 +1.4%

Best 10 U.S. Markets

•Median Price - $299,500

•UK & China buyers median price $340,000

•Indian buyers median price $292,000

•Mexico buyers median price $227,300

•Buyers from Canada are the ones more likely to purchase homes above $1million

•33% Europe (12% UK) - 24% Asia - 23% Canada - 16% Latin America (12% Mexico) - 2% Oceania - 2% Africa

International Buyers in U.S.

Best International Second Home Markets

Best International Second Home Markets

#1 - Yucatan (Beachfront lots $35,000- 3 bedroom beach house $70,000)#2 - Belize#3 - Panama#4 - Coastal Ecuador (new beachfront condos $79,000)#5 - Brazil North Coast (Beachfront condos $67,700)#6 - Southern Italy (Restored villas starting at $42,000)#7 - Croatia

Other Popular Areas: Asia, Caribbean, Spain, France, Switzerland

11 places where the U.S. dollar will go a long way: Argentina, Bulgaria, Crete, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico,

Nicaragua,Panama, Poland, Thailand, and Venezuela

#1 - Yucatan (Beachfront lots $35,000- 3 bedroom beach house $70,000)#2 - Belize#3 - Panama#4 - Coastal Ecuador (new beachfront condos $79,000)#5 - Brazil North Coast (Beachfront condos $67,700)#6 - Southern Italy (Restored villas starting at $42,000)#7 - Croatia

Other Popular Areas: Asia, Caribbean, Spain, France, Switzerland

11 places where the U.S. dollar will go a long way: Argentina, Bulgaria, Crete, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico,

Nicaragua,Panama, Poland, Thailand, and Venezuela

Americans Buying Homes Abroad 6 millions & growing Rapidly!

1.Mexico2.Canada3.UK4.Germany5.France6. Italy7. Israel8.Australia9.Spain10.Philippines

• Most Americans abroad tend to be located close to home

•Caribbean islands have become popular vacation areas as well as offshore corporations

•The Dominican Republic has close to 90,000 Americans

•Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Costa Rica, & Panama are pushing for home ownership

•Dual citizenship, financial institutions, multinational corporations, & retirees are the reasons for this new trend.

What do you need to know?

What do you need to know?

The second home market:

Fractional ownership!Condo hotels!Time share!Leaseback

The second home market:

Fractional ownership!Condo hotels!Time share!Leaseback

International Real Estate Specialist

International Real Estate Specialist

The I.R.E.S. member will be educated:

Earn more commissions!FinancingLegalMarketingLeverage Listings

The I.R.E.S. member will be educated:

Earn more commissions!FinancingLegalMarketingLeverage Listings

This is not just a dream!

This is not just a dream!

Keep your clients for life!

Keep your clients for life!

The I.R.E.S. Certification will allow you to be more effective in the National and International markets!

This new marketing tool will enable you to get more listings by providing global exposure to sellers reaching worldwide buyers.

Work with builders and developers from around the world!

The I.R.E.S. Certification will allow you to be more effective in the National and International markets!

This new marketing tool will enable you to get more listings by providing global exposure to sellers reaching worldwide buyers.

Work with builders and developers from around the world!

TestimonialsTestimonials The majority of my business was in the $250,000 to $350,000

price range. I wanted to increase my average price range above $600,000. After becoming certified I was able to secure 2 high end listings, ($965,000 and $799,000) in less than 2 weeks. These were expired listings and I was able to show the seller I can market their properties nationally and internationally through other I.R.E.S. Agents. The sellers loved the concept and gave me the listing on the spot Thank you for this fabulous opportunity and for helping me to finally achieve my goal. - Von Truong –

As I mentioned to you that I was about to do a listing presentation where the seller was looking specifically for an agent who could differentiate themselves as he was selecting his third agent to try to sell his home. I met with him the next day and told him about I.R.E.S. and used your dialogue. He called me today to tell me he wanted me to take the listing ($630,000). I know that the I.R.E.S. was a significant factor. Sonia Leonard –

The majority of my business was in the $250,000 to $350,000 price range. I wanted to increase my average price range above $600,000. After becoming certified I was able to secure 2 high end listings, ($965,000 and $799,000) in less than 2 weeks. These were expired listings and I was able to show the seller I can market their properties nationally and internationally through other I.R.E.S. Agents. The sellers loved the concept and gave me the listing on the spot Thank you for this fabulous opportunity and for helping me to finally achieve my goal. - Von Truong –

As I mentioned to you that I was about to do a listing presentation where the seller was looking specifically for an agent who could differentiate themselves as he was selecting his third agent to try to sell his home. I met with him the next day and told him about I.R.E.S. and used your dialogue. He called me today to tell me he wanted me to take the listing ($630,000). I know that the I.R.E.S. was a significant factor. Sonia Leonard –

Benefits & tools of the I.R.E.S. certification include:

Training manuals & online courses, dialogues, fee structures, documents needed for national & international real estate with templates for co-listing/co-promoting, developments, buyers’ representation, and referral agreements.

Learn how to use a leverage listing; Learn financing perspective, legal perspective, and

many proven marketing techniques; You will also receive supplemental education; Attend networking events; Have access to teleconferences/email support; Access www.castlesandestates.com & additional

European partners’ sites to help you promote your listings; and

Use Castles & Estates Magazine as a marketing & listing tool

Benefits & tools of the I.R.E.S. certification include:

Training manuals & online courses, dialogues, fee structures, documents needed for national & international real estate with templates for co-listing/co-promoting, developments, buyers’ representation, and referral agreements.

Learn how to use a leverage listing; Learn financing perspective, legal perspective, and

many proven marketing techniques; You will also receive supplemental education; Attend networking events; Have access to teleconferences/email support; Access www.castlesandestates.com & additional

European partners’ sites to help you promote your listings; and

Use Castles & Estates Magazine as a marketing & listing tool

Real Estate Industry Currently Has Over 1.3 Million Realtors

Real Estate Industry Currently Has Over 1.3 Million Realtors

1) how many did not have a closing in the last 12 months? 500,0002) How many made <$4,600 in the last 12 months? 200,0003) How many made <$16,000 in the last 12 months? 200,0004) How many made $46,000 & > in the last 12 months? 200,0005) How many made $199,000 & > in the last 12 months? 200,000

According to NAR, REALTORS who pursue professional designations have a clear competitive edge because of their increased knowledge, expertise and marketability. Based on 2008

survey data, the median income of REALTORS without a designation was $33,200 and the median income of those with at least one designation was $67,900.

The difference is $34,700.

Today in order to succeed, YOU must: Become a trusted advisor Realize that consumers are not the same consumers as before YOUR listing presentation should be one of the 21st

century...meaning opened to the world!

*sources provided by Bruce Zipf President of NRT at the real trends conference in Denver may 08

1) how many did not have a closing in the last 12 months? 500,0002) How many made <$4,600 in the last 12 months? 200,0003) How many made <$16,000 in the last 12 months? 200,0004) How many made $46,000 & > in the last 12 months? 200,0005) How many made $199,000 & > in the last 12 months? 200,000

According to NAR, REALTORS who pursue professional designations have a clear competitive edge because of their increased knowledge, expertise and marketability. Based on 2008

survey data, the median income of REALTORS without a designation was $33,200 and the median income of those with at least one designation was $67,900.

The difference is $34,700.

Today in order to succeed, YOU must: Become a trusted advisor Realize that consumers are not the same consumers as before YOUR listing presentation should be one of the 21st

century...meaning opened to the world!

*sources provided by Bruce Zipf President of NRT at the real trends conference in Denver may 08

International Real Estate Specialist Certification

( I.R.E.S. )

International Real Estate Specialist Certification

( I.R.E.S. )

Normally $659 Initial Fee with $99 per year renewal.

Webinar price of $495 with NO Renewal Fees

Alternate Webinar Fee - $295 Now then $295 in 30 days with NO

Renewal Fees

Normally $659 Initial Fee with $99 per year renewal.

Webinar price of $495 with NO Renewal Fees

Alternate Webinar Fee - $295 Now then $295 in 30 days with NO

Renewal Fees

Become an International Real Estate Specialist!

Become an International Real Estate Specialist!