Certified International Property Specialist Designation
Publicized in: Sanibel FlPublication Date: December 26, 2007
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate s
Phaidra Velarde Earns Certified International Property Specialist
Designation
SANIBEL, Fla., (December 26, 2007) - Coldwell
Banker Residential Real Estate is pleased to announce that Phaidra Velarde, a
Sales Associate at the Sanibel-Captiva office, has earned the Certified
International Property Specialist Designation (CIPS). Phaidra is the only
realtor on the
The CIPS designation is awarded by the
National Association of Realtors. It is earned by individuals who complete a
seven-part program of study focusing on critical aspects of international
transactions. The topics of study include regional market conditions,
cross-cultural relationships, currency and exchange rate issues and investment
performance and tax issues. With the current exchange
rates Europeans and Canadians presently have great purchasing power. I have
dedicated myself to avenues of advertising abroad to ensure maximum exposure and
interest for my listings and to procure new clientele, said
Velarde.
She will be formally recognized at the
National Association of Realtor s Annual Convention in November of 2008. Velarde
joins a distinguished society of over 1,500 real estate professionals throughout
the world who have earned the CIPS designation. According to Bill Barnes, Branch
Manager of the Sanibel office, Phaidra is now part of a worldwide referral
network of elite global real estate practitioners with expertise in working with
international customers.
Phaidra Velarde may be reached at the Sanibel or Captiva office at 239-472-4411.
1019 Periwinkle Way