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FIABCI International Real Estate Consultant (FIREC) Designation

Posted By Paul Xumsai on June 02, 2020 in FIABCI, The International Real Estate Federation

FIABCI International Real Estate Consultant (FIREC) Designation

The FIREC (FIABCI International Real Estate Consultant) designation is awarded to FIABCI members who have satisfied specific criteria based on education, business experience and participation in FIABCI global activities. 

Earning the prestigious FIREC designation means becoming part of an elite class of international real estate industry leaders who transact business on a global basis.

TO EARN THE FIREC DESIGNATION

To obtain the FIREC designation, candidates must complete the following requirements:

  • Complete Coursework (40 hours)
  • Demonstrate qualifying experience
  • Attend FIABCI International Events

FIREC COURSES

  • Global I (8 hours) required
  • Global II (8 hours) required 
  • Real Estate Financial Analysis (8 hours)
  • Real Estate Sale Negotiation (8 hours) 
  • ASEAN Property Market (8 hours)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

FIABCI members, valuation professionals, brokers and estate agents, tax audit and accounting services practitioners, mergers and acquisition consultants, investment and financial analysts, investment bankers, financial advisers, business advisors, asset trustees and managers, investors and developers, etc.

REQUIRED COURSE DESCRIPTION

Global I – Global Real Estate Perspectives

This course presents an overview of the economic, cultural, and geographic issues impacting on real estate in major countries and regions around the world, and provides market knowledge necessary to establish a global real estate practice. International buyer, owner, user & investor motivations are covered as well as the FIABCI International Code of Ethics. Topics include the basics of real estate law, valuation, finance, and market analysis as related to international markets.

Global II – Investment Real Estate

This course covers how to understand, recognize and analyze cross-border real estate investment opportunities and determine the skills and resources needed to advise clients on completing a transaction. Topics include investor preferences and profiles; currency, area and value conversion; basic financial analysis; capital markets and real estate funds; legal, management and tax determinations; and developing an exit strategy to ensure that the client’s objectives are met in terms of gains, income, tax liabilities and net proceeds after sale.

 

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