Costa Rica Realtors Will Syndicate Listings from the Costa Rica MLS to New REALTOR.com/International

CRGAR’s Participation Means Costa Rica Will Be One of the First Central American Markets to Be Featured!

NAR Convention, Anaheim, California – November 12, 2011 – The Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS® (CRGAR) has signed an agreement with Realtor.com to provide International property listings from Costa Rica. Listings from users of the Costa Rica MLS are planned to begin to appear on the Realtor.com International website by early next year.  Realtor.com is one of the world’s most recognized consumer property websites with over 17,000,000 unique visitors each month.

“Realtor.com is happy to welcome CRGAR’s REALTORS® and their listings from the Costa Rica MLS. Adding the global dimension to Realtor.com has been under preparation for the past year, and we are proud to be associated with CRGAR’s, NAR-Member REALTORS®”, stated Bob Greenspan, Realtor.com Vice President for Industry Relations.

       

Anaheim Convention Center 
                                               

Signing Agreement - L-R – Standing: Jeff Hornberger and Carlos Fuentes (NAR),
Bob Greenspan (Realtor.com), Alberto Triquell (CRGAR),

Seated: Jennifer Wiziarde (NAR), Allen Lungo and Laura Murray (CRGAR)

“CRGAR has worked hard to implement the Costa Rica MLS, and to assure users that the data for each listing is accurate, timely, and reliable”, added Alberto Triquell, CRGAR Vice President and Costa Rica MLS instructor. “We are pleased that Realtor.com will help offer our listings to global investors and real estate professionals.”

CRGAR received recognition for its participation from NAR and Realtor.com during the opening sessions of the Global Alliance at the NAR Annual Convention in Anaheim, California, concluding Monday, November 14, 2011.

       

International Expo –Central America Session   L-R Alberto Triquell and Laura Murray (CRGAR)              

Award Ceremony for Realtor.com Partners L-R Allen Lungo (CRGAR),

Janet Branton (NAR Senior VP), Errol Samuelson (Realtor.com)

CRGAR has maintained a bi-lateral agreement with the National Association of Realtor (NAR) in the United States, and requires all of its REALTOR® members to become individual members of NAR, as well. By doing so, all CRGAR REALTORS® are subject to NAR’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice.

For more information, info@crgar.com

About CRGAR

The Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS® (CRGAR), is affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) in the United States, and is the only such association in Central America to require its members to become individual members of NAR, as well. CRGAR offers REALTOR® training classes, ethical enforcement, peer-licensing, international affiliations, special events, and access to the Costa Rica MLS. CRGAR will offer a full CIPS Institute in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, January 9-14, 2011. For information, email to info@crgar.com.

Diana Ross Concert Closes Realtor Convention

Anaheim Convention Center, Sunday Night, November 13, 2011 - Diana Ross brought down the curtain on the 2011 Convention of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), attended by 20,000 global real estate professionals. She performed for almost 1.5 hours without a break, and completed 6 wardrobe changes. She apparently did not plan an encore, but the audience cheered her back out for more of her last song, "I Will Survive". She wowed everyone with a voice that sounded just like the Diana we have always known. Her music set included every decade of her long career starting with Motown. Enjoy the pics and remember the sound......

Costa Rica REALTORS® Announce 2012 Golf Tournament and Fundraising Weekend Events in Guanacaste

Expectations for Early Sellout of Teams at the Tournament, Record Fundraising Results

Guanacaste, Costa Rica – October 20, 2011 – The Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS® (CRGAR) has announced that its next Golf Tournament and Fundraising Weekend will be held April 6-7, 2012. The golf tournament and awards luncheon will return to Reserva Conchal’s Golf Club, and Beach Club, respectively, on Saturday the 7th. The tournament will be preceded by the Welcome Party on the night before at a location to be announced. A portion of the funds raised will be contributed to local education programs.

“The recent CRGAR Golf Tournament and Awards Luncheon (June, 2011) was the most successful and well-attended in Reserva Conchal history. We look forward to 2012 and a full-capacity field of 104 golfers,” offered Reserva Conchal Golf Director, Carlos Rojas Soto.

CRGAR Board Member and Weekend Co-Chair, Lindsey Cantillo added, “The Tournament and Welcome Party are also great opportunities for our supporters to gain recognition by sponsoring holes, tees, golf achievement, the events themselves, or by becoming the Named Sponsor for the entire weekend.” The sponsor program and support levels will be available at the beginning of December.

“Because Reserva Conchal Golf Club is private, the CRGAR Golf Tournament is one of the few times each year that non-member golfers get to enjoy its challenges and beauty”, remarked CRGAR Board Member and Weekend Co-Chair, Terry Wright. “The tournament has been purposely scheduled during the Semana Santa holiday period to attract golfers from all over Costa Rica, who traditionally come to the beach during this time.”

The available tournament details include:

Course: Reserva Conchal Golf Club

Date: Saturday, April 7, 2012

Check In: Pro Shop

Tee Off: 7:30AM, Scramble Start

Format: 3-Person Teams (with 2 teams teeing off together on each hole)

Handicap: Must be registered in advance

Included: Continental Breakfast, Golf Cart, Ice/Beverages/Snacks (on the course), Free Mojitos (after), Awards Luncheon, Trophies

Golf Fee (including above): To be announced/incentives for early reservation

Luncheon Tickets: Non-golfers may purchase separately/price to be announced

To be sure to receive further details on the 2012 CRGAR Golf Tournament and Fundraising Weekend, or to offer your support as a sponsor or volunteer, send an email to CRGARGOLF@gmail.com.

About CRGAR

The Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS® (CRGAR), is affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) in the United States, and is the only such association in Central America to require its members to become individual members of NAR, as well. CRGAR offers REALTOR® training classes, ethical enforcement, peer-licensing, international affiliations, special events, and access to the Costa Rica MLS. For information, email to info@crgar.com.