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CIPS: Africa and International Real Estate

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This course will help elevate your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the real estate industry in Africa. You will learn about the geography, demographics, government, economy, and real estate sectors in 11 countries, and you will be introduced to our newest bilateral partners in Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa. Because this is such a dynamic continent, you will be provided with resources to keep you up to date with current economic and real estate trends. Finally, you will learn about the cultural norms that affect business practices in each country.

Location
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4800 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759, USA
Austin Board of REALTORS® Headquarters

Auditorium C

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Details
Date
Tue Jun 09, 2026
Course Number
TREC #05967-RECE
Provider
#1 Texas REALTORS® (CE)
Availability & Pricing
Available Tickets
47
Member/Subscriber Price
$149.00
Non-Member Price
$149.00
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Instructor
Instructor
Socar Chatmon-Thomas

Socar Chatmon-Thomas is a REALTOR, R.E. Broker, and Auctioneer. As the Broker/Owner of Elegant Estates Realty & Auctions, she actively represents commercial and residential clients in the Austin Metro Area.  

Socar loves to travel!!! Once she discovered NAR's CIPS designation, she quickly earned it! By earning her CIPS designation, she has managed to marry her love for international travel with her love for real estate. As she travels around the world, she connects with other CIPS designees and real estate professionals, thus creating a massive global referral network. 

Socar was nominated as Austin's Educator of the Year in 2019 and was most recently nominated as Texas REALTORS Instructor of the Year. She comes from a long line of educators and entrepreneurs: Her mother taught elementary school in Houston for over 33 years and her father, an electrical engineer, owned a commercial construction company. Chatmon-Thomas brings energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to the classroom. She enjoys real estate and is as passionate about excellence as she is about education.