Texas trade mission to Guadalajara
Sept. 25-27, 2008
Who?
Texas REALTORS® and other U.S.-based REALTORS® will travel to Guadalajara, Mexico, Sept. 25-27, 2008, on invitation from our Mexican counterparts, AMPI members, who will host a three-day real estate trade mission.
What?
An international trade mission helps participants develop a better understanding of another country’s business customs and markets, ultimately leading to mutually beneficial relationships.
When?
The trade mission is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 25-27. Most Texas and other U.S.-based REALTORS® will arrive in Guadalajara on Wednesday, Sept. 24, and travel back home on Sunday, Sept. 28. The three-day trade mission will include area property tours, education, and networking events. Texas REALTORS® also are invited to stay a few more days for continued festivities if you so choose.
Where?
Guadalajara is in the Mexican state of Jalisco, near Lake Chapala, a popular retirement community for gringos. Natives claim that Guadalajara is the best and oldest example of Mexican culture. Guadalajara has a good mix of residential and commercial developments, important ingredients for a successful real estate trade mission. The area has several active AMPI chapters, which will provide 300-400 Mexican real estate professionals as participants for you to meet and build future business with. The 2008 national AMPI president is from Guadalajara, lending prestige and clout to the event.
How?
Our AMPI friends are doing most of the organizational and administrative work—the heavy lifting—for this trade mission. They really want to forge lasting business relationships with Texas REALTORS®, and are eager to meet you. Our goal is to have 25 commercial and 75 residential REALTORS® participating from Texas.
Why?
As Texas REALTORS®, we’re uniquely positioned to reap future rewards because of our geographic proximity to Mexico and a growing interest from buyers and sellers on both sides of the Texas-Mexico border. In recent years it’s become easier to safely conduct real estate transactions between U.S. and Mexican principals. In addition, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is NAR’s Ambassador Association to Mexico and a Texas REALTOR®, Adrian Arriaga of McAllen, is NAR’s Presidential Liaison to Mexico. Arriaga is leading the Texas delegation on this trade mission, along with Louise Hull Patillo, 2008 chairman of TAR’s International Committee. "This trade mission is a great opportunity for Texas REALTORS® who are interested in selling property to Mexican nationals or helping buyers find vacation or retirement homes in Mexico," she says.
Cost, eligibility
Any Texas REALTOR® can participate. Estimated cost: $1,200-$1,500, not including airfare. Registration is expected to open in May-June 2008 through TexasRealtors.com. For more information, contact John Gormley.
