2023 Global Achievement Award
In October 2023, the NAR Global Business Councils Forum announced the 2023 Global Achievement Program winners. Each applicant for this program was reviewed by a 12-person NAR staff review team from various teams across NAR to provide a wide range of input and perspective into each application. In addition, the team recognized the hard work being done across the country in the global space by this group of councils.
This year, the NAR Global Achievement Program recognized 42 councils for providing education, tools, resources, networking and outreach opportunities, and awareness for their members and the communities they serve. They are always excited to acknowledge all their hard work and can't wait to see what 2024 will bring to this space!
WeSERV is honored and excited to receive the Gold Global Achievement Award for our solid level of service and award-winning global outreach, education, and awareness to our global members throughout 2023.
The complete 2023 Global Achievement Program Winners list will be officially revealed at the Global Business Councils Forum on Monday, November 13, 2023, at NAR NXT.
Global Business Council Achievement Awards
We're excited to be recognized by the NAR Global Achievement Program as one of 130+ global business councils nationwide. Our international efforts demonstrate the utmost commitment to helping you capture your share of the global real estate market in the United States and connecting our Council and members to the global community in our local area.
The Global Achievement Program awards participating councils in four status classifications based on their level of activity - Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond, and evaluates them in five focus areas: Business Plan, Marketing and Communication, Events and Education, Outreach, and Benchmarking.
We're honored to have received these awards.
Global Business & Alliances Council
Are you interested in providing feedback and ideas to enhance members' business regarding global real estate? Then, join the WeSERV Global Business & Alliances Council. The Council's mission is to utilize and expand our global initiatives to become an invaluable resource for members.
Our responsibilities include evaluating our members' global business needs, providing resources and education opportunities to enhance global economic knowledge and cultural diversity to better serve buyers and sellers from different cultures and countries, and evaluating trade mission opportunities. In addition, we strive to connect members in the international marketplace and offer international networking opportunities. We also distribute data on local and state-level foreign investments and international real estate purchases as we receive it.
If you want to join the Council, please complete the application/request form. A team member will contact you soon to give you more information.
Upcoming Classes
Memorandum of Understanding with Canada
In June 2021, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and WeSERV entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Both associations affirm the value of international collaboration. Accordingly, we agree to endeavor and exchange information in the general real estate field, promote professionalism in the real estate industry, provide broader educational opportunities for our memberships, and strengthen international collaboration and other activities that provide mutual benefits. Together, we'll collaboratively promote transnational business opportunities and referrals.
Memorandum of Understanding with AMPI in Mexico
To broaden our international relationship with other REALTOR® associations, the West and SouthEast REALTORS® of the Valley (WeSERV) is proud to announce that we re-signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Asociaciòn Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliaros (AMPI), on October 19, 2021. The partnership will serve as a conduit between both associations to develop a cross-border, business-building collaboration to enhance global real estate best practices and increase inclusion.
Global News
They're Back! Wealthy Foreign Buyers Are Slowly Returning To The U.S. Housing Market | July 19, 2022
Foreign Investment in U.S. Property Is Once Again on the Rise | July 18, 2022
Foreign buyers are slowly returning to the US housing market | July 18, 2022
Foreign Buyers Return to US Housing Market After Three-Year Drought | July 18, 2022
Canada Continues to Lead Foreign Investment in US CRE | July 7, 2022
Austin, Atlanta and Boston Emerge as the Top Three Cities for Planned Global Investment in 2022: AFIRE | April 20. 2022
The Strength of the 'R' Lifts Up Ukraine | April 20, 2022
Global Research
Region XI Local Market Analysis
Globalization has a monumental effect on the real estate industry, with impacts that can be felt far beyond large transactions in major markets. Foreign investment in U.S. real estate is occurring in both commercial and residential sectors, in every state, in markets of all sizes, and the perennial increase in these activities tells us it's much more than a short-term trend. The key to finding global business, even in unexpected areas, begins with adopting a global mindset. In this assessment of local markets, we examine six states—Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming—to help you identify and cultivate global niches.
International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate
The 2023 Profile of International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate presents information regarding REALTOR® transactions with international clients who purchased and sold U.S. residential property during the 12 months of April 2022–March 2023. The report also provides information on U.S. clients seeking to buy property abroad.
Take note that Arizona is #5 for top destinations for foreign buyers.
Report Provided by the National Association of REALTORS® in July 2023
International Student Data
It's time to refresh your talking points on the impact of international students on your local market! The Institute of International Education (IIE) has refreshed its 2021/2022 school year data.
The 2022 Open Doors report, released by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education (IIE), provides a critical baseline on the state of international educational exchange before the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report Provided by opendoors® in November 2022
Global Alliances International Residential Real Estate Business Survey
To better understand the international business transactions in these countries, the National Association of REALTORS® Research Group and the Member Engagement Group conducted a survey to gather information on the transactions of respondents with international clients from July 2019 through June 2020. The survey defined an international client as one who is not a citizen of the respondent's country. Respondents were asked about the characteristics of five closed transactions.
Report Provided by the National Association of REALTORS® in January 2021
Global Research & Reports
As we obtain global research and reports, we'll share them with you. If you find international information to share, please send us the link.
Arizona FDI Resources
Maricopa Association of Governments
Approximately 1,200 international companies, from 53 countries have a presence in the Phoenix metro area. Together, these companies employ over 88,000 residents from the area. Through its ongoing data collection and analysis efforts, MAG has developed a variety of infographics that highlight FDI in the region.
Get an overview of the top 10 countries for internationally owned companies in the Phoenix Metro Area.
University of Arizona
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a key characteristic of international economic integration. The importance of FDI to a host country is that it brings additional capital, creates jobs, encourages the transfer of technology and know-how, and contributes to a broader promotion of products on international markets.
Find out where foreign direct investment is promoting the expansion of international markets in Mexico.
Foreign Direct Investment in Phoenix
Improving Global Readiness by Defining an Industry Identity
The Metro Phoenix Global Investment Plan examines the challenges and opportunities for attracting and retaining foreign direct investments in Greater Phoenix. It develops strategies for establishing the region as a leader in the Internet of Things (IoT) and sensor technology applications. The initiatives outlined in the plan are designed to encourage the growth of the region's legacy and emerging IoT assets and improve global readiness, trade, international investment, and competitiveness.
SelectUSA
Learn about the people and organizations that are ready to work with you. SelectUSA works with the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and entities across the government to facilitate job-creating business investment in the United States and raise awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy.
Global Business Alliance
International companies in Arizona employ 140,600 U.S. workers. Approximately 29,100 of those jobs are in the manufacturing sector. With 926 international companies in the Grand Canyon State, global investment grows Arizona's economy. Discover how global investment is growing Arizona's economy and providing high-quality jobs in local communities.
US Department of Commerce
Get an overview of the number of U.S. jobs directly supported by the majority of foreign-owned affiliates and top industry sectors in Arizona provided by SelectUSA.
National Resources
NAR Global Resources
Find the information, education, and connections you need to thrive in the growing field of international real estate. NAR works to make the global real estate market accessible, profitable, and ethical for REALTORS® and offers International REALTOR® Membership to real estate practitioners outside the U.S.
NAR Spanish Sub-site
NAR has a fully Spanish sub-site that offers content and resources to support our Spanish-speaking REALTOR® members and consumers domestically and worldwide.
NAR Spanish Facebook Group
You can also "like and follow" the robust Facebook group NAR en EspañoL. There, you'll find information about NAR and promotional information for the products, resources, and services the NAR Global team offers in the Spanish-speaking markets.
US Department of State
The United States Department of State, or State Department, is an executive department of the U.S. federal government responsible for the nation's foreign policy and international relations.
Connect With NAR Global
NAR Global connects you to a network of qualified REALTORS®, provides education to help you work with international clients, and delivers the business tools to help you globalize your business.
As you collaborate with each other, partners, and members around the world and at home, please use the official Global hashtags: #NARGLOBAL #GLOBALISLOCAL
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