Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Realtors Earn CIPS Designation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - May 31, 2016 - PRLog -- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty is proud to congratulate 22 of its Realtors who recently earned the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation.

Awarded by the National Association of Realtors and the only designation of its kind in the real estate community, the prestigious CIPS designation is synonymous with advanced expertise, a global perspective and a proficient understanding of international real estate.

"I commend our associates for advancing their knowledge and skills, and taking their business to a global level in a highly competitive market," said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Founder, President and CEO Linda Sherrer. "CIPS designees are the best and most trusted sources for navigating the often-complex international real estate market."

As part of its commitment, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty offered the specialized training courses at its corporate office. Associates attended classes over an extended period of time. The training, which provides agents with comprehensive study covering international business in domestic markets and transactions in Europe, Asia/Pacific and the Americas, prepares agents with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully facilitate international real estate relationships and transactions. The instruction includes transaction tools, currency and exchange rate issues, cross-cultural relationships, regional market conditions, investment performance, tax issues and more.

"By earning the CIPS designation, our agents are aligned with an influential network of international real estate professionals and have the knowledge, research, network and tools to successfully do business with buyers and sellers from around the world," said Broker/Executive Vice President Christy Budnick. "Our company is known as one of the leading real estate companies in the industry, and now we have two dozen more qualified professionals with a marketing network and established relationships in place to reach and serve international buyers with the highest level of service."

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices offers global listing exposure and worldwide visibility, broadcasting property listings to more than 70 websites worldwide which are viewed by potential buyers in 37 countries across five continents. The firm's Northeast Florida website, FloridaNetworkRealty.com, is multi-language. The site offers dozens of language choices via a link on its home page, making it easy for international website visitors to change the website's language.

For more information, visit www.FloridaNetworkRealty.com.