Global Business Council
Fostering Growth
The Mainstreet Global Business Council is designed to foster the growth of real estate and broaden multi-cultural understanding within the global real estate community by applying knowledge acquired through training, networking, and resource sharing.
There are unlimited opportunities for our members to receive exposure and become informed on current trends in the global market. With participation in Mainstreet's Global Council, your business can reach other nations, including Poland, Mexico, Canada, India, China, Sweden, and more. There is no fee to join; however, certain events and workshops may have an event price.
You can keep up-to-date with Global Business Council news and events by joining our Global Business Council Facebook page.
2024 Mainstreet REALTORS® International Residential Transactions
Every year, Mainstreet and NAR conducts a survey to the entire membership to gather information about international residential real estate transactions of Mainstreet members. Click the button below to view the survey results.
View Survey ResultsLooking to Get Started in Global Real Estate? Start Here.
- 2024 International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate
- Certified International Property Specialist Designation
- Global Perspectives in Real Estate Newsletter
- Global Trade Mission Travel Hacks
- Jump Start your Global Business
- List of Illinois Consulates
- NAR Global Resources
- Trade Mission Best Practices
- Trade Mission Code of Conduct
Resources for Global Practitioners
We have compiled a number of resources to support our members' work on the international stage. Please view the categories below and click on any item for additional resources on the topics noted.
Global Interview Video Series
Watch Now2024 Mainstreet REALTORS® International Residential Transactions Survey Results
Read NowGlobal Tips Video Series
Watch NowGeneral Business and Marketing Resources
Get InfoCertified International Property Specialist
Get InfoMainstreet Global Partners
Get InfoReal Estate Practices Around the World
Real estate practices vary from country to country. It is important to be educated in the practices in those countries so you can best prepare your clients for the process. NAR has compiled a Field Guide to help you do just that!
Additional Global Resources
Get infoMRED is Global
MRED allows its members to market and faciliate international real estate transactions. They have compiled an International Property Type Glossary to help you quickly and easily interpret the various fields on the Listing Input Sheet and connectMLS. You can also view the changes made to MRED Rules and Regulations to accommodate the new International Property Type. To learn how to use this great tool, sign up for many of our free MRED training classes.