Global Resources and Research
2022 Commercial Real Estate International Business Trends
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | Feb. 2022: The 2022 Commercial Real Estate International Business Trends report discusses the trends in foreign buyer purchases of U.S. commercial real estate in 2021 in the "small commercial real estate market" (sales of below $2.5 million) and in the "large commercial real estate market" (sales of $2.5 million or over).
2022 Profile of International Residential Real Estate Activity Report
FLORIDA REALTORS | April 12, 2023: The report indicates a slight rebound in residential purchases (non-commercial) between August 2021 and July 2022, marking progress as the world continues to recover from the pandemic.
National Association of Realtors
Resources for the Global Realtor provided by the National Association of Realtors.
Realtor Referral Contract Form
Drafted by the National Association of REALTORS, this form is to be used when a Foreign Broker agrees to cooperate with a U.S. REALTOR by referring a buyer/investor for U.S. Real Estate, and vice versa, where compensation is expected to be provided.
NOTE: U.S. REALTORS may NOT legally represent a foreign transaction if they are not licensed in that country, even if there is no licensing regulation in said country. A REALTOR’S government-issued Real Estate License is ONLY legal in the State in which the license is issued.
2021 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRENDS
Annual report from NAR discussing the trends in foreign buyer purchases of U.S. commercial real estate in 2020 in the “small commercial real estate market” (sales of below $2.5 million) and in the “large commercial real estate market” (sales of $2.5 million or over).
Here are some takeaways to note:
· China remains the top foreign buyer of commercial real estate with 14% of the market share among NAR members.
· Canada remained as the top investor in US Commercial real estate in the large commercial market, while Manhattan continued to attract the most capital.
· Purchases by resident-foreign buyers of US Commercial real estate among NAR members rose from 48% to 56% of the market share in 2020.
· While capital inflows decreased, the US became a global investment haven in 2020 with a net investment of $13.5 billion in 2020, compared to a net divestment of -$10.9 billion in 2019.
· Secondary/tertiary markets such as Inland Empire, Sacramento, San Diego, East Bay and Indianapolis have emerged in investor’s commercial portfolios and have places those metros in the top 25 largest commercial destinations in 2020
2020 Profile of international residential transactions in florida
Annual research report examining Florida’s residential real estate activity conducted on behalf of Foreign Nationals. For more information about this report: https://www.floridarealtors.org/tools-research/reports/international-home-buyers-sellers-profile-florida
Source: National Association of Realtors and Florida Realtors. Published July 2020.
ENTERprise florida
Enterprise Florida is a partnership between Florida’s business and government leaders and is the principal economic development organization for the State of Florida. Its mission is to increase economic opportunities for all Floridians by supporting the creation of quality jobs, a well-trained workforce, and globally competitive businesses. The organization pursues this mission in cooperation with its statewide network of economic development partners.
In addition to its work in strengthening Florida businesses, attracting targeted industries to the state, and helping Florida companies tap the international marketplace, Enterprise Florida works with its partners to continually improve Florida’s business climate against global standards of competitiveness.
Source: Governor Ron DeSantis https://www.flgov.com/enterprise-florida/
INFOGRAPHIC: Visa Options for International Investors
Real Estate Practices Around the World
Source: National Association of Realtors
International Buying Activity in the US
New data from realtor.com® offers more comprehensive reporting to display true market interest of global buyers searching in the United States.
Source: realtor.com
CIPS Designee Directory
Certified International Property Specialist World-wide Directory of Realtors.
Source: National Association of Realtors.
To learn more about the CIPS Designation CLICK HERE
AmBassador Association Directory
Realtor Associations appointed to liaise with International Real Estate Organizations.
Source: National Association of Realtors.
Global Ambassadors Directory
Realtor members appointed to liaise between the National/State/Local Realtor Associations and their appointed cooperating Association in a foreign country.
Source: National Association of Realtors.
Global Councils Directory
Realtor Association Global Councils, nationwide.
Source: National Association of Realtors.