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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Never have but, have gotten referrals from and referred out internationally and they operate on a totally different 'estate' model!

Nov 17, 2017 01:24 PM
Rainmaker
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

We dreamed of doing deals in Mexico 10-12 years ago, but those days are gone gone gone!

Nov 17, 2017 01:52 PM
Rainmaker
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

All transactions as an agent have been in Pennsylvania, however, I have referred business to other states, Canada and Caribbean. 

Nov 17, 2017 06:05 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no, I have not.... but thanks for the 15 points.... I owe you one....

Nov 17, 2017 02:08 PM
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Kevin Schaben
Red Key Real Estate - Omaha, NE
Full Service Brokerage and Property Management Ne

I was in China and sat in on a deal to both buy and sell a property.  There are a few striking differences.  

 

Being a real estate agent in China is considered a low profession among many of the population.  The agents we encountered seemed just out of high school and were only tasked with opening the properties. Transactions are heavily centric on price and lack the finer points we commonly negotiate.

 

Another difference is how listings are handled.  While in Beijing, each brokerage must have a contract with the owner to display the listing.  There is not an overall multiple listing service where all agents can show another agents listing.

 

One of the final differences are negotiations. While at the office both Buyer and Seller commonly sit across from eachother negotiating the sale.  Once terms are agreed to it is recorded by the Agent and a substantial deposit is collected.  

Red Key Real Estate

Kevin Schaben

Nov 18, 2017 04:32 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

No, I have not. I've lived overseas, but very hard to get work papers and permission to work if you are an American who has not been transferred there by a job.

Nov 18, 2017 04:08 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

No, I did not. I was a lawyer in my country. I learned 2nd language when I came in here. 

Nov 17, 2017 11:42 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Rules and regs change from state to state so country to country... ?

Nov 17, 2017 11:30 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

No, but I have worked with buyers and sellers who are not American and a language barrier existed.  I get a paid translator. 

Nov 17, 2017 09:44 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

My partner has, in Costa Rica, so while Spanish would be handy, it wasn't necessary. 

Nov 17, 2017 06:24 PM
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3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have only done Tennessee real estate and can do it really good. We talk Southern here.

Nov 17, 2017 05:56 PM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I have worked with people from outside the country coming in but no transactions outside my licenseing area 

Nov 17, 2017 05:52 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

    N/A

Nov 17, 2017 04:39 PM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I have never worked real estate outside the USA ... however I helped a military man who was in Afghanistan buy a house in Kenosha, WI ... He never saw the house other than lots of pictures and communications back and forth.  All ended well!

Nov 17, 2017 03:23 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

No, and it is completely different.  For the most part, there are no such things as exclusive listings.  In England (the hottest luxury real estate market) according to all the reports we read, the commission is 1%.  

Nov 17, 2017 02:06 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I have not, although I am always interested to see what properties are worth whereever I travel.

Nov 17, 2017 02:03 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

No but the way things are going Costa Rica real estate looks promising.

Nov 17, 2017 01:47 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Nope.

Nov 17, 2017 01:26 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I have not

Nov 18, 2017 08:17 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I have not.  

Nov 18, 2017 07:22 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

PropertyMinder Inc. No I have never worked in real estate outside of the US. I have worked with foreign nationals who want to do business here like they do in their native country.

Nov 18, 2017 07:07 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I interviewed an agency owner in England once.  It was very interesting to learn about how differently business is done there. 

Nov 18, 2017 06:14 AM
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5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

No, came close to doing some deals in the British Virgin Islands, but could not come to terms. 

Nov 18, 2017 05:24 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Sold a house in the UK! No license required there at that time.

Nov 18, 2017 02:25 AM
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564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

No, I have not - but thank you for an intriguing question -

Nov 17, 2017 02:15 PM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

No sir, I have not

Nov 17, 2017 01:58 PM
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5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I have not.  But while in London and Paris, spoke with "state agents" and they explained how their job works, much different than here.

Nov 21, 2017 07:33 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

no

Nov 19, 2017 08:20 AM
Rainmaker
599,274
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

No, but if I did I would certainly learn their language.

Nov 19, 2017 07:26 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No.  My neck of the world keeps me busy enough.

Nov 18, 2017 08:01 PM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I have only worked n Florida and Virginia.

Nov 18, 2017 03:44 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I was thinking of retiring to the Bahamas and selling their during winters, and i could speak English

Nov 18, 2017 06:15 AM
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4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I have not.

Nov 18, 2017 05:58 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have not

Nov 17, 2017 08:17 PM
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1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Nop.

Not regulated. Sellers can often sign up with many listing agents.

Buyer needs to pay realtor for service.

Nov 17, 2017 08:01 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

No.

Sep 17, 2018 10:30 PM