Being able to sell internationally has been a dream of mine for over seven years.
About a year and a half ago, I took the first step. I took the introduction class for the CIPS designation. It was a real eye opener. It lead to a trip to Mexico City for the NAR-AMPI conference, in which, both Associations became official partners. AMPI is Mexico's version of NAR. It was a great event, then President of Mexico, Vicente Fox attended! I got those pictures up in my office and I talk about them to everyone.
I felt that this was something I could do. I realized that my mistake was trying to do it all myself. I got together with a few agents in my office and we made a committment to each other. We have spent a lot of time and money in order to find the way! I could not have done it without them.
In the next coming months, I will have a lot more first hand experience to share. It is almost too exciting to believe but it is coming true for us.
For those of you that are in it alone, please think of all of us as a resource. After the CIPS education, the NAR does not have any more education. You will find many resources and opportunities to network. Attend as many as possible because dealing internationally has many different paths. You will need to find the one that fits you.
While the vision of being able to travel, make some money, and handle international transactions sounds great. What will make you succesful is finding a niche, a true need of the people. Once you find it, the ability of being to help others is what makes it all worth it!
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