1. Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
Earning the CIPS designation &
Membership Benefits
United States

2. CIPS Designation Application Process
Upon completion of the 5 required courses:
Complete the designation application located at realtor.org/global/cips
Demonstrate 100 points of international experience on the application- 13 different categories to earn points.
One time application fee of US$75.00 plus yearly membership dues. Dues are prorated based on the quarter in which you apply.
Q1 (Jan, Feb, Mar)- $220 Q2 (Apr, May, Jun)- $165 Q3 (Jul, Aug, Sep)- $110 Q4 (Oct, Nov, Dec)(through the following year) - $220

3. CIPS Designation Application Process
3. Submit your application via to or mail to 430 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL Submit payment via online site *All credit card payments must be submitted online using the payment link on the application. Checks may be mailed to address above. *You must be an active member of the National Association of REALTORS® to earn and maintain the CIPS Designation.

4. CIPS Designation Application Process
5. CIPS team will review your application and contact you with any questions. This process can take up to two (2) weeks.
6. 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 lapel pin and additional membership information.

5. CIPS Designation Application Process
Annual membership dues must be paid each year to CIPS in order to maintain and use the CIPS Designation and membership benefits.
Designees will be billed via in November of each year for the following year’s membership. Yearly membership dues are $220. If you renew online before December 31st you receive a 10% discount off the membership dues ($198).

6. CIPS Membership Benefits
Networking opportunities
Study Tours (New)
CIPS online directory profile
Search via name, location, language,
country, country specializations
Over 3,400 CIPS designees in 45 countries
Dedicated private CIPS Facebook designee group
Complimentary CIPS Networking Breakfast ticket at REALTOR® Conference & Expo in November
Conference event discounts for CIPS designees
CIPS Exclusive International networking opportunity at REALTOR® Conference & Expo

7. CIPS Membership Benefits
Business Development Tools
Global Perspectives (bi-monthly printed/mailed business tool focused newsletter)
Custom Referral form
Browser Toolbar to quickly access membership benefits

8. CIPS Membership Benefits
Marketing and Media Tools
Global Marketing Center (New)
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
ListHub Global Discount (85 publishers and 50 countries)

9. Questions? www.realtor.org/global/cips Email cips@realtors.org Like
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