Tampa Bay Global Business Council
Local Expertise. Global Reach.
The mission of the Tampa Bay Global Business Council of the Greater Tampa REALTORS® + Pinellas REALTOR® Organization & Central Pasco REALTOR® Organization (GTR + PRO/CPRO) is to further enhance the professionalism of REALTORS® serving foreign and U.S. customers engaged in international real estate transactions by providing education, information, networking and marketing resources.
Join our global family
Florida real estate is global real estate! Learn why joining SGC can propel your international business.
Resources
Our exclusive communications ensure you’re first to receive news on international issues, events, and opportunities.
Networking
Our cultural awareness events and specialized professional development will put you in front of people, businesses, and other associations to help you grow.
Trade Missions
Participate in inbound and outbound trade missions — both in-person or virtual — to immerse yourself in the culture and opportunities of other countries.
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Trade Shows
Get your name in front of potential clients and international REALTORS®! We offer both in-person and virtual ways to participate in events that draw global consumers.
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Education
Professional development is a cornerstone of GTR + PRO/CPRO, and our award-winning global classes play a huge part. Look below for more information or visit our class calendar.
Honored Programs
We’re proud the be an NAR Platinum Global Achievement Award recipient and the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) course provider of the year!
Education tailored for global real estate
GTR + PRO/CPRO’s award-winning professional development program includes courses and events that are both specifically global in scope and those which are tangentially beneficial to global agents. As any REALTOR® can attest, you simply cannot be overqualified in this industry!
Certified International Property Specialist
Learn from the 2020 CIPS Course Provider of the Year! CIPS designees are connected to an influential network of over 3,500 professionals who turn to each other first when looking for referral partners. Presented by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Through NAR’s Green Designation, the Green REsource Council provides ongoing education, resources and tools to help real estate practitioners find, understand, and market properties with green features.
Learn to work effectively with – and within – today’s diverse real estate market. Learn how to conduct your business with sensitivity to all client profiles and build a business plan to successfully serve them.
Every year, SGC hosts THE can’t-miss global real estate event of the area. Special guests from key areas of the industry cover news, insight, tips, and tools to help you grow your global business.
Cultural Awareness Events
Our education and events line-up includes fun and engaging cultural activities which includes everything from local point-of-interest tours, shows, to international cooking classes and videos. Exposure to the sights, sounds, and tastes of worldwide culture is a key part of our mission.
Helpful Links
Tampa Bay Area facts
International real estate
Foreign buyers purchased nearly $23 billion of Florida’s existing homes.
53% of foreign buyers purchased a condominium or townhouse.
9% of foreign buyers who purchased property in Florida purchased in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area.
National Association of REALTORS®Foreign buyers originate from:
Europe: 29%
Canada: 25%
Latin America/Caribbean: 16%
Asia/Oceania: 14%
Unknown: 16%
Business
Home to 20 corporate headquarters with over $1B in annual revenue. Eight are Fortune 1000 companies.
Nearly 500 foreign-owned companies representing more than 40 nations
Tampa Bay Economic Development Council
Real estate is 16% of Florida’s economy, at $173 billion per year.
U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Port Tampa Bay is the largest seaport in Florida with an $17.2 billion economic impact.
34 million consumers are within an eight-hour drive.
Tampa International Airport hosts over 20 direct international flights.
Climate
Average high: 82°F / 27.8°C
Average low: 65°F / 18.3°C
Population
Hillsborough County: 1,409,000
Pinellas County: 970,000
Pasco County: 526,000
