03 Aug CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist - 5-Day Course CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist - 5-Day Course Monday, August 3, 2026 (8:00 AM) to Friday, August 7, 2026 (4:00 PM) 0.00 Education Credits Orlando Regional Realtor Association, Orlando, Florida Designations and Certifications, International Customers, International Investments Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationInstructorsCancellation Policy Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) 5-Day Course - August 3rd, through August 7th, 2026 Instructor: Neal Oates, Gonzalo Mejia, Christel Silver, & Zola Szerencses Regular Pricing: $375 (members); $400 (non-members) Location: Orlando Regional REALTORS® Association (5421 Diplomat Circle, Orlando FL 328210) Unlock Global Opportunities with CIPS Certification! Embark on a 5-Day Journey! Dive into the world of international real estate with our immersive Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) course. Tailored for a diverse range of participants including international investors, U.S. residents venturing into new markets, and local clients eyeing overseas investments. Empower Yourself with Essential Tools: Gain invaluable knowledge, research skills, and access to a powerful network primed for business expansion. The CIPS designation equips you with everything you need to thrive in the global real estate arena. Enroll in the CIPS course today and unlock boundless opportunities! CIPS Schedule CIPS Local Markets Monday, August 3rd, 2026 Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm CIPS Transaction Tools Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm CIPS: The Americas Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm CIPS: Africa and International Real Estate Thursday, August 6th, 2026 Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm CIPS: Europe Friday, August 7th, 2026 Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm By registering for this course, you are automatically enrolled in all five dates/modules. Regular Price for individual modules is $180/members and $200/non-members** To guarantee that you don't miss any important notifications, we kindly ask you to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any emails from ORRA's Education Team. If you find any emails from us there, please mark them as "Not Spam" or move them to your inbox to ensure timely receipt of information. Orlando Regional Realtor Association Orlando Regional Realtor Association5421 Diplomat CircleOrlando, FL 32810 Map & Directions Christel Silver Christel SilverChristel was born and raised in Berlin, Germany and worked for the German Court System for 17 years. She was teaching young adults (apprentices) German law in the Court System and was engaged in Real Estate Law.After moving to the US in 1985 she started a Real Estate career and is selling real estate ever since, first in Maryland and Washington DC and since 2001 in Florida. In Maryland and Washington DC she also practiced as a Certified Residential Appraiser for over ten years. Since then she has served as a member and chairperson of many committees in Montgomery and Frederick Counties (Maryland), REALTORS Association of the Palm Beaches, Florida REALTORS, NAR and CRS Council, was the President of the Florida CRS Chapter in 2010, and Regional Vice President of the CRS Council for 202-2015.NAR appointed her to be the president's liaison to Germany from 2010 through 2014, and re appointed her for 2018. She is an International member of the IVD in Germany. She is also a member of the American German Business Chamber. Christel is a certified instructor for CIPS and taught CIPS classes in Berlin Germany as well as many places in Florida.She opened her own brokerage companies: Silver International Realty, Inc., and Silver International 30 A, Inc. in Delray Beach. Her firm has been awarded to be a minority women business in Palm Beach County. Gonzalo Mejia Gonzalo is originally from Lima, Peru where he studied Industrial Engineering, specializing in Finance and Accounting. Mejia moved to the United States in 2001 and started his real estate career in 2004 as a Sales Associate in Pensacola, FL. He obtained his Broker License in 2006. After moving to Jacksonville, FL in 2009 he joined Watson Realty Corp. He is the broker/manager of their San Marco office. Mejia also obtained his Real Estate Instructor License in 2013. He holds the following designations ABR, CIPS, CRS, GRI, TRC, and AHWD. During his real estate career Gonzalo, has successfully completed transactions with customers from several Latin American countries, Europe and Asia. He enjoys real estate and sharing his experiences with fellow Realtors. He also believes that having fun makes the process more enjoyable for everybody. Gonzalo has 20 years of experience as an instructor. Topics he has taught include real estate, math and physics, Spanish as a second language, technology and fitness. He has been a guest speaker at different REALTOR events to present about cultural diversity. Mejia also volunteers at the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors teaching Ethics, Fair Housing and Anti-trust at the monthly new member orientation. Neal Oates Neal’s real estate career began as the client care manager for one of Miami’s most successful real estate teams this decade. During his tenure with the company Neal moved his way through the ranks to listing assistant, listing manager, and eventually Operations Manager. Having gained a first-hand knowledge of how real estate works and learning innovative ways to excel in the field of real estate, Neal soon became an outstanding buyer’s agent, taking part in 30+ transactions his first year of being licensed. The priceless knowledge gained while serving in this role proved to be vital in laying a strong foundation for what has become an emerging real estate force. In 2014, seeing a void in client-centered real estate services, Neal opened World Renowned Real Estate Brokerage which provides world-class home marketing services to the world’s most discerning clients.Understanding the importance of both real world “on the job” experience and structured education, Neal has attained numerous certifications and designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist), CREO (Certified REO Specialist) and SFR (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource). To his clients, this means that they have much more than an average real estate agent working for them. They have a dedicated professional on their side!Since entering the industry, Neal has personally helped more than 400 families realize their real estate dreams. Neal’s proven marketing plan and effective negotiating skills allow him to sell homes in HALF the time of average REALTORS servicing the same areas. Neal’s performance and reputation are the main driving forces behind his success and rapid emergence as one of South Florida’s most prominent real estate consultants. Zola Szerencses CANCELLATION/NO-SHOWSAll courses cancelled more than 48 hours prior to the course date will receive a refund. Cancellations with less than 48 hours' notice will receive a credit toward another course. “No Shows” forfeit the registration fee. Cancellations can be made through ORRA’s Professional Development Department at 407.513.7268 or email at education@orlandorealtors.org.