Volume 06 | September, 2021
News and Updates
This Newsletter supports our Global Business Council's Mission
to provide our members the tools and resources to connect globally
with real estate professionals throughout the world.
“Global is Local and Local is Global"
Global Real Estate Summit NYC 2021
September 30th
The 15th Annual Global Real Estate Summit NYC, hosted by 8 Regional REALTOR® Associations, will convene the best minds in the world to tackle the real estate industry’s most urgent challenges and opportunities.
We’ve got a powerhouse line-up of speakers you won’t want to miss.
Upcoming Global Chats
Global Business Chat with Australia

Featured Speaker: Mr. Ray Ellis, Chief Executive of First National Real Estate  

October 13th, 2021; 10:00 a.m.
Zoom Webinar
Global Business Chat with Ghana
Presenter from: Ghana Real Estate Professionals Association (GREPA).

When: Dec. 6, 2021; 10:00 a.m.
What: Zoom Webinar
GLOBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING
Next Global Business Council Meeting, October 15th, 2021; 11:00 a.m. following Global Chat with Australia
Mark Your Calendar - Zoom Meeting Link will be sent closer to Meeting
Education
Save the Date

HGAR Member Day Breakout Program on Global Cultures What and How Do I Need to do Business: Albania, Canada, & Singapore 

October 25th, In Person at the Sleepy Hollow Conference Center.
How to Avoid Obstacles When Working with Foreign Investors
Nov. 2nd , 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Alex Kanen, Esq., Founder & CEO
Kanen Law

Mr. Kanen represents many domestic and international high profile clients, as well as serves as general counsel to a number of international companies doing business in the United States and in Europe.
September is REALTOR® Safety Month
REALTOR Safety is a global issue. There’s currently a misconception in the real estate industry that crimes against real estate agents are random, opportunistic street crimes, when in fact, most are predatory in nature. In this video from David Legaz, NYSAR 2021 President, hear from victims of predatory crimes, learn how to identify predatory behavior, and what to do to keep yourself safe in the field.
Fun Facts
Top States Where Foreign Buyers Purchased Residential Property
Information on this and more in the NAR 2021 International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate Report.
INSIDE NYC's Hottest NEW Attraction- Little Island
Planning a trip to NYC and looking for an outdoor activity? Check out Little Island, a floating park on the Chelsea waterfront.
Home Staging Helps Buyers Visualize, Homes Sell Faster
Due to travel restrictions during COVID, many home buyers rely on shopping for properties online. A new survey from the National Association of Realtors® reveals that home staging continues to be a significant part of the home buying and selling process. Eighty-two percent of buyers’ agents said staging made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home.
Global in the News from NAR