Valuers to get new designation, hosts U.S. realtors’ president

As part of its contribution to the real estate professional practice in Nigeria, the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) Nigeria Chapter has put in place a two-day training programme to give members an opportunity to earn the International Real Estate Consultant (FIREC) Designation.

FIREC is a FIABCI International programme known for its highest standard of excellence, which stands to differentiate its designate from other professionals.

The high standard of this designation creates a distinction that is universally respected by customer, businesses, and colleagues around the globe and prepares professionals for international business opportunities.

The two eight-hour courses are partly sponsored by a grant from IHC Global.

IHC Global was co-founded and supported by National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI).

The sponsorship will enable the chapter subsidize the fee for the programme.

Estate Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON) and FIABCI Principal Member – Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers are backing the courses and attendees will end points.

With members in 65 countries including 100 Professional Associations, 65 Academic Institutions, and 3000 Individual members, FIABCI is the most representative organization of the Real Estate Industry in the World and holds special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations.

The objective of the organization is to allow members to improve the quality and competitiveness of their activities through the sharing of knowledge, information and business opportunities at a National and International level.

In line with her objective, the organization has created several platforms for learning and the development of the skills and professionalism of members.

An international facilitator/trainer on International Real Estate and Global Economic issues, Mr. Bill Endsley, will be on ground to equip attendees with skills and knowledge on current real estate trends. He is the President of World Citizen Consulting and a member of FIABCI-USA.

Elizabeth Jane Mendenhall, the current President, National Association of Realtors (NAR) – USA, will accompany Endsley, to have a first-hand experience on how successful real estate training courses are delivered because of a receptive audience, experienced trainers and effective coordination.

She will be joined by some of the past presidents of the Association.

NAR is America’s largest trade association involved in both the residential and commercial real estate industries.