1. Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
Earning the CIPS designation &
Membership Benefits
International (excluding Canada)

2. CIPS Designation Application Process
Upon completion of the 5 required courses:
Complete the designation application located at
Demonstrate 100 points of international expertise on the application- 13 different categories to earn points.
Must be a member of an NAR Cooperating Association in your country in order to earn the CIPS designation. If you reside in a country where NAR does not have a Cooperating Association, you must agree to abide by NAR's code of ethics and join the Cooperating Association if developed in the future.

3. CIPS Designation Application Process
2. There is a one time application fee of US$ Annual NAR International REALTOR® (IRM) membership dues must be paid each year in order to maintain and use the CIPS Designation and membership benefits.

4. CIPS Designation Application Process
3. Submit your application via to or mail to 430 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60611
*All credit card payments must be submitted online using the payment link on the application. Wire transfer information is available upon request.

5. CIPS Designation Application Process
4. CIPS team will review your application and contact you with any questions. This process can take up to two (2) weeks. 5. Once the review process is complete and you are approved, the CIPS team will your official approval with a website link to access member benefits. *Each new designee will receive a Membership Kit via mail. It contains the official designation certificate, CIPS and REALTOR® pins and additional membership information.

6. CIPS Membership Benefits
Networking opportunities
CIPS online directory profile
Search via name, location, language, country,
country specializations
Over 3,500 CIPS designees in 45 countries
Dedicated private CIPS Facebook designee group
CIPS International networking opportunity at REALTOR® Conference & Expo

7. CIPS Membership Benefits
Business Development Tools
Global Perspectives- bi-monthly online
Custom Referral form
Browser Toolbar to quickly access membership benefits

8. CIPS Membership Benefits
Marketing and Media Tools
Global Marketing Center (New)
Study Tours (New)
Use of the CIPS logo
Customizable Postcards
Power Point Slides for Consumer listing and buyer presentations
CIPS Facebook cover photo
Customizable website banner ads
Customizable Press Release
CIPS Online Team store discount
(order CIPS branded clothing at a discount)

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