Join us for the 4th Annual "Choose Your Brew with Ireland," a transatlantic conversation celebrating the vibrant partnership between Ireland and the United States. Join us for an insightful conversation with industry leaders and real estate professionals from both sides of the Atlantic. Learn about current market trends, challenges and take a showcase tour of markets and properties throughout Ireland.
Agenda:
- Ireland’s Real Estate Landscape Presenter: Pat Davitt, CEO, Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers (IPAV) Key trends in Ireland’s real estate market. Insights into economic and demographic factors shaping the industry. Overview of IPAV’s role in international collaboration.
- Ireland’s Real Estate Showcases-Four markets Market overview: geography, industry and job market context. Visual tour of residential properties across price ranges (entry-level, mid-range, and luxury). Community insights and key investment opportunities.
- Audience Q&A Moderator: Frank McManus, NAR Global Ambassador to Ireland & United Kingdom Open floor for audience questions. Panelists provide insights and responses.
This event is brought to you through a collaboration between the Global Business Councils of the Austin Board of REALTORS® Global Business Alliance, Atlanta REALTORS®, Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® (GBAR), Mainstreet REALTORS® (Chicagoland), Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR), San Francisco Association of REALTORS® (SFAR) and Ireland's Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers (IPAV).
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Speakers
Frank McManus
NAR Global Ambassador to Ireland and the United KingdomFrank is a REALTOR with Greater Ormond Beach Realty USA, Inc andhas lived in Central Florida over the past 25+ years, loving the fun filled lifestyle, warm climate and beautiful beaches.
In 2017, Frank received the Gold Key Certification (GKC) from Orlando Regional Realtors Association. In 2019, he obtained the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Certified International...
Frank is a REALTOR with Greater Ormond Beach Realty USA, Inc andhas lived in Central Florida over the past 25+ years, loving the fun filled lifestyle, warm climate and beautiful beaches.
In 2017, Frank received the Gold Key Certification (GKC) from Orlando Regional Realtors Association. In 2019, he obtained the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. With this designation, Frank has expanded his knowledge, tools and resources to successfully navigate the buying and selling process with international & domestic customers. He was appoint by the NAR President as the Global Ambassador to Ireland & the United Kingdom to serve as the liaison to real estate professionals in those countries. Appointees are generally CIPS designees.
Pat Davitt
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV) CEOPat Davitt founded Davitt & Davitt Auctioneers now known as Davitt Davitt & Partners trading as Sherry FitzGerald Davitt and Davitt Auctioneers in Castlepollard, Co Westmeath in 1981.
Pat became a Member of Ireland’s Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV)in 1983, was elected to National Council 1984 and became a Fellow of the Institute in 1987. He serv...
Pat Davitt founded Davitt & Davitt Auctioneers now known as Davitt Davitt & Partners trading as Sherry FitzGerald Davitt and Davitt Auctioneers in Castlepollard, Co Westmeath in 1981.
Pat became a Member of Ireland’s Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV)in 1983, was elected to National Council 1984 and became a Fellow of the Institute in 1987. He served as President from 1987 to 1989 and from 2002 to 2003. Now in his current position as IPAV's CEO, Pat oversees the Educational and Industry requirements of IPAV’s 1,400 members and manages the Institute’s daily affairs.
He was a member of the Auctioneers Review Group (ARG) appointed by Mr Michael McDowell T.D., Tánaiste and Minister of Justice, Equality & Law Reform in 2004/06. He has been a member of the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) Board to 2019, first appointed by Mr Alan Shatter T.D., Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence in 2012 and re-appointed by Ms Frances Fitzgerald T.D. Minister for Justice and Equality in 2015. He was also a member of the (PSRA) Education committee.
Pat was elected to The European Group of Valuers Associations (TEGoVA) Board of Directors in April 2017. He is also a member of TEGovA's European Valuation Qualifications Board (EVQB) and a member of their Recognition Committee. TEGoVA unites some 70,000 valuers from 71 National Valuer Associations in 37 Countries.
He played a major role in taking the European Valuation Standards of the “Blue Book,” the “REV” Recognised European Valuer and the “TRV” TEGoVA Residential Valuer status to IPAV Valuers and Ireland in 2013 and is a “REV” valuer himself.
Pat is a Board Member elected in May 2017 of The European Association of Real Estate Professional (CEPI), representing more than 300,000 members throughout Europe.
He was appointed an Arbitrator to the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) where he served from 2004–2008.
He is a past President of Mullingar Chamber of Commerce 2004-2006 and a founder member of Midland’s Gateway Chamber in 2007.
He is a Commissioner for Oaths appointed by the Irish Supreme Court in March 2006.