Here’s some great advice from The Real Estate Blog on reviewing what  you expect to gain from an international real estate investment:

• Medium- to long-term capital growth
• Rental yield
• Buy to sell opportunity
• An investment to holiday in

And if you are interested  in investing in international real estate, I also suggest working with an agent who is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS).

Any questions on international real estate? Post them in the comments or e-mail me at veronica@brandongreen.com.

As we mentioned in our last e-newsletter, our very own Veronica Seva has been awarded the prestigious Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation and has joined a worldwide referral network of elite global real estate practitioners with expertise in working with international clients as well as immigrants.

The CIPS designation has been awarded by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which represents more than 1.3 million Realtors in the United States.

Members of the CIPS Network are crucial players in today’s global real estate market. The CIPS designation recognizes members who have achieved the necessary training and experience to work successfully with international clients and properties.

To earn the CIPS designation, Realtors complete rigorous coursework devoted to learning cultural differences and international business practices. Designees also must prove achievement in international real estate transactions. Veronica joins a distinguished society of 1,500 real estate professionals throughout the world who have earned the CIPS designation.

“This is a highly prestigious award in our industry,” said Jim Harris, CIPS, NAR International Operations Committee Chair. “Veronica is now established as an expert in international real estate.”