Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS®

CIPS Institute: January 9-14, 2012 Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Certified International Property Specialist National Association of REALTORS® Designation David Wyant, Instructor

Costa Rica is now a top tropical location for vacation and REALTOR® education!

Attend required and elective courses for the CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) Designation from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). International real estate opportunities are everywhere and the CIPS Designation will provide you with the knowledge, research, network, and tools, to globalize your business!

Learn more about Costa Rica for vacation, investment, retirement, and your own dreams while you earn your CIPS Designation!

Take advantage of discounted CRGAR/CIPS sponsor accommodations on the Guanacaste Gold Coast to stay longer to enjoy the beaches, volcanoes, wildlife, surf lessons, ocean sports, and all the good karma in our cherished country! (Free travel planning assistance, too)

Global Real Estate Leaders Benefits of Attending the Costa Rica CIPS Institute - Exchange experience and insights with global real estate professionals - Develop individual business relationships with other attendees in the class - Understand the resources and reach of the CIPS network - Visit one of the top vacation and foreign investment destinations in the world

Benefits of Having the CIPS Designation - Become a member of exclusive network of over 2000 CIPS members in 50 countries - Market yourself as a CIPS Designee - Offer international real estate expertise to diverse international communities in your local market - Expand your success: A recent NAR study revealed that REALTORS® who earn the CIPS designation can increase their business by at least 20%

Your 2012 CIPS Designation Vacation In Costa Rica:

The CIPS Program Who are Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designees? CIPS designees are international professionals who, as individuals, have both practical experience in global real estate transactions and have successfully completed the CIPS Institute.

The Institute is a focused 5-day program, administered by NAR (National Association of REALTORS®) Global, that incorporates the vital elements of transnational transactions. Attendees study currency and exchange rate issues, cultural exchange factors, regional market conditions, investment performance, and tax and legal issues.

The CIPS education is valuable to a wide variety of professionals including U.S practitioners, non-U.S. practitioners, lenders, developers and Association Executives. CIPS designees enjoy CIPS Network membership privileges, international marketing and research services, as well as peer events.

The CIPS Path to Achieving the Designation Education: You must complete the pre-requisite course, 1 of 2 core courses, and 3 out of 4 elective courses

(below), and pass the examination given at the end of each course. To pass an course exam, you must earn a correct score of 80% or better. Calculators are required.

Pre-requisite - Mandatory a) Global Real Estate: Local Markets (1 day)

Core Courses – 1 of 2 Required b) Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools (1 day) c) The Business of U.S. Real Estate (1 day) (new in 2011)

Elective Courses – 3 of 5 Required d) Europe & International Real Estate (1 day) e) Asia/Pacific & International Real Estate (1 day) f) The Americas & International Real Estate (1 day) g) At Home with Diversity (1 day)

Designation Application: After completing your

CIPS courses, you must submit a designation application documenting experience in international transactions. The application has a scoring system to help you identify100 points in credits required to earn the CIPS Designation. Applications will be available at the Institute.

These can be earned by speaking other languages, possessing additional NAR designations, attending international conferences and seminars, and international transactions for which you will need provide proof of completion. Transactions must involve other cultures or countries and can include sales in your local market.

CIPS Courses - Offered in Costa Rica: Pre-Requisite: Global Real Estate: Local Markets: Monday, Jan 9, 2012 - This course offers 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 his 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).

Core: Pick One Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools: Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 - This course provides 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.

The Business of U.S. Real Estate: Saturday, Jan 14, 2012 - New core curriculum in November for international realtors wanting an overview of aspects of doing business in the Unites States.

Elective: Take All Three Europe and International Real Estate: Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 - This course provides insights to working with clients in Western and Central Europe. Topics include: the European Union and its impact on international real estate, economic and real estate trends, networking and relationship building, and marketing and selling practices.

Asia/Pacific and International Real Estate: Thursday, Jan 12, 2012 - This course addresses real estate practices in Asia and the Pacific with emphasis on cultural influences, economic trends and assessment of investment opportunities. An extra chapter on working with the Japanese is also included.

The Americas and International Real Estate: Friday, Jan 13, 2012 - This course offers you practical information on working with Caribbean, North, Central, and South American investors. Historical and cultural influences, regional relationship, and investment opportunities are covered along with a special focus on Mexico.

David is the 2009 National Association of REALTORS® International Instructor of the Year. He has been a licensed REALTOR® since 1999 and opened his own company, Wyant Realty International, in 2001 specializing in intracoastal and oceanfront luxury properties. He quickly brought his extensive international business expertise to the real estate market. He has bought, sold and leased property internationally, has lived in Paris and London and worked in more than 30 countries spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia/Pacific. He has experience ranging from the large corporate level to small businesses and brings that knowledge together with current events and worldwide opportunities. He was named 2006 Realtor of the Year by the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors.

He was elected 2009 District Vice President for the Florida REALTORS® and current Chairman of the Global Business Networking Forum. He serves on NAR’s CIPS Advisory Committee and the Global Business and Alliance Committee. As a member of NAR’s International Faculty, he teaches NAR’s designation and certification courses around the world. He is currently listed on the NAR International Speaker’s Cadre.

The Instructor: David Wyant CIPS, TRC, GRI, ABR, RSPS, AHWD, e-PRO, SFR, GREEN, CDEI

Costa Rica CIPS Institute Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Playa Tamarindo

Playa Langosta

Class Conference Center

Tamarindo Office – Costa Rica Welcome Centers

For Preferred Rate Accommodations : (vacation rental condos and hotel rooms)

Email: CIPSCostaRica2012@CRGAR.com

Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS®

CIPS Institute: January 9-14, 2012 Tamarindo, Costa Rica Travel Information and Reservations:

Costa Rica Welcome Centers/Tamarindo For airline advice, accommodations, rental cars, airport pickup/transfers, tours, attractions, side trips, ocean sports, nannies, zip lines, golf, fishing, wildlife, surfing, restaurants, beaches…

Email to CIPSCostaRica2012@CRGAR.com for travel assistance

International Airports: Liberia (LIR) – 1 Hour to Class Site, Scheduled and Charter Flights from US, Canada, Europe, Some Incentive Fares (now - NYC area)

San Jose (SJO) – 4-5 Hours to Class Site (ground), 1 Hour to Class Site (air) transfer to Domestic Airline (SANSA) for Tamarindo, Scheduled and Charter Flights from US, Canada, Europe, The Americas, Competitive Airfares

Bienvenidos a Costa Rica!

CRGAR – Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS®

CIPS Institute – Certified International Property Specialist Tamarindo, Costa Rica – January 9-14, 2012

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Attendee: Name _______________________________________Email____________________________________________

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Local REALTOR® Association__________________________________________________NRDS#________________________

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____ Yes, I Want the Full Institute Option: (1 Required, 1 Core, 3 Electives) Check 5 Courses for Institute Scheduling:

REQUIRED: ___ Local Markets(Mon) CORE (Pick 1): ___ Global Transaction Tools(Tues) OR ___ Business in United States(Sat)

ELECTIVE: (Pick All): ____ Europe(Weds) ____ Asia (Thurs) ____ The Americas(Fri)

Total Full Institute Fee If Paid: by Oct 31 - $550, by Nov 30 - $625, by Dec 31 - $700, Starting Jan 1 - $750

I, __________________________________________direct CRGAR to charge the credit card (below) for the Full Institute Fee (signature here for Full CIPS Institute Package) corresponding to the date this form is received by CRGAR.

____ Or, I Want the Individual Course Option: (select 1, 2, 3, or 4) Check Your Desired Courses for Scheduling:

REQUIRED: ____ Local Markets (Mon) CORE: ____ Global Transaction Tools (Tues) ____ Business in United States (Sat)

ELECTIVE: ____ Europe (Weds) ____ Asia (Thurs) _____ The Americas (Fri)

Total Fee (Per Each Selected Course) If Paid: by Oct 31 - $125, by Nov 30 - $150, by Dec 31 - $175, Starting Jan 1 - $200

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Return your completed registration form by scan/email to admin@crgar.com, or fax to 011-506-2654-5405

General Terms: All fees are quoted in US Dollars. Registration fees are subject to a $100.00 (USD) charge for any cancellation after your payment is processed by CRGAR. Cancellations after November 30, 2010 will be refunded for amounts above $100.00 (USD) only if there is someone on the official wait list to fill your spot. In the event of cancellation by CRGAR or the course instructor, course fees paid to CRGAR by you will be fully refunded. The validity of international travel documents for entry into Costa Rica, and all other hotel and travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the attendee. Please arrange your own travel insurance, if desired. CIPS Institute attendees, by registering, release the Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS®, its consultants, and representatives, from liability for injuries or damages during the Costa Rica CIPS Institute.

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The Members and Board of CRGAR Welcome You to Costa Rica and Your 2012 REALTORS® CIPS Designation Vacation!