April 2009: Floridarealtors.org/learn 
You read the article in Florida Realtor magazine. Now, get the rest of the story online, plus a few extras.

Upfront – Page 5

Globe trotting in your own backyard
Get out and about! Keep this directory handy to find out which boards across the state are networking with international groups. If you aren't into socializing, bookmark these required-reading suggestions. Check it out.

Law and Ethics – Page 8

Now is not the time to increase fees on borrowers
In response to Fannie Mae’s increased fee structure, NAR President Charles McMillan wrote to the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency saying that now is not the time to increase fees on borrowers.  Read the letter.

Manage It – Page 15

Merging offices?
Use this checklist to manage the transition process.

We Are the World – Page 16

Must-have Web tools
Want to be a voice heard 'round the world? Then focus your attention on this great PowerPoint presentation. You'll learn which sites to use when marketing your blogs to international viewers. Not only that, Deborah Boza-Valledore suggests which sites are valuable resources when listing and marketing your properties abroad. Read it here. And then email the presentation to a friend - in Spain.

Who in the world is buying homes in Florida? - Lots of people!
Learn more about Florida's international clientele. Download the 2008 NAR Profile of International Buyers in Florida (PDF).

Global Warming, in a Good Way – Page 18

Collaborate with an international liaison 
One Florida sales team hired an international liaison to help connect with buyers from the United Kingdom - and business is better than ever. Find out more.

Scratch that niche  
Finding a niche can help define your marketing goals, giving you a better return on your investments. Learn how.

Que Pasa? – Page 23

Do you speak computer language?
Your FAR member Web site – www.floridarealtors.org. – is full of  tips and tools to help you work with international buyers. You knew that. But did you know you could use the “My Favorites Pages” bookmark feature to click directly to these pages? Maybe you want to access the FAR forms in Spanish, Portuguese and German? Click! You're there.  It's easy. Learn how.