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BER Global & Inclusion — 2025
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BER Global Diversity Council
Resources to help Bonita Springs‑Estero REALTORS® win and serve international business.

Our Commitment to

Diversity

Through the Global Diversity Committee and our Global Initiative, we try and bring awareness to the diversity within our local community. Bonita Springs & Estero are fast-growing communities that are becoming more diverse by the year. Join us for our events & classes discussing diversity and use the online recourses here to help you become more aware of our local neighbors and those around the world. A Realtor® that learns - Earns. You never know when you need the background information on the client you are working with. While you're here, let us know where you are from! Use the link below the map so we can add your pin.

Where Are Our Members From?

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NAR Diversity Chapters:

NAHREP Naples
NAREB
AREAA
Real Estate Alliance
WCR


Our Global Affiliates (Info Hub)

Florida Consulates Directory

Affiliate Partners:

Allure Accounting FIRPTA Group

Includes integration topics like migration trends and local banks with recourse.

NAR Global
U.S. Census
SelectFlorida
Statista
Open Doors
Open Doors


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Local Area Demographics
Top Global Buyers
Global Tips

Local Area Demographics


Bonita Springs

Population ~57,112 (2024 est.)
Sex Ratio: ~50% ♂ / ~50% ♀

    Estero

    Population ~38,443 (2024 est.)
    Sex Ratio: ~51% ♂ / ~49% ♀

      Data sources: U.S. Census Population Estimates (2024) & ACS 2023 5-year (Hispanic is any race). Reviewed 2025.

      Travel Blog

      Follow BER Global’s trade missions, study tours, and CIPS adventures.

      Lisbon Trade Mission
      Trip Report

      Lisbon Trade Mission: Luxury & Golden Visa Insights

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      Toronto CIPS
      Education

      CIPS Week in Toronto: Cross-Border Contracts

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      Frankfurt
      Networking

      Frankfurt: Banking, FX, and FIRPTA Planning

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      Client Testimonials

      Real stories from international buyers & sellers served by BER members.

      “Our Canadian purchase was seamless—our agent’s currency partner and FIRPTA guidance were clutch.”

      — Client, Snowbird Buyer

      “We found a bilingual team and closed remotely with apostilles handled correctly.”

      — Client, EMEA Seller

      “The global directory matched us with a CIPS who knew bank options for non-resident borrowers.”

      — Client, LATAM Buyer

      Global/CIPS Member Directory

      Connect with BER members who hold CIPS or serve international clients.

      Tip: Link this to a GrowthZone smart list or WordPress directory page filtered by “Global/CIPS”.

      Allied Professionals — Build Your Global Team

      FIRPTA/Tax CPAs, immigration attorneys, international lenders, currency/payments, title/closing, translation.

      FIRPTA/Tax CPAs

      Example: FIRPTA Group, Allure Accounting

      Immigration Attorneys

      Add local contacts; visas & consultations.

      International Lenders

      Programs for foreign buyers / non-resident borrowers.

      Currency & Payments

      A Place in the Sun Currency and others.

      Title/Closing

      Apostilles • Remote closings • Multilingual support.

      Translation/Interpretation

      Add vetted providers.

      Affiliate Lender Survey: Tell us about programs for working with foreign buyers. Complete Survey (add Kris/GrowthZone link)

      Allied Professionals

      Build your cross‑border team. These partners are invaluable for international transactions.

      FIRPTA/Tax CPAs

      Example: FIRPTA Group, Allure Accounting

      Immigration Attorneys

      Add local contacts, visas, and consultations.

      Currency & Payments

      Example: A Place in the Sun Currency.

      International Lenders

      List programs for non‑resident borrowers.

      Title/Closing

      Highlight those experienced with apostilles and remote closings.

      Translation/Interpretation

      Add vetted providers.

      Calendar of Events

      CIPS courses, trade missions, cultural workshops, and more.

      Housing Programs

      Links to down payment assistance, local bank offerings with recourse, and county/state programs relevant to global clients.

      Community Highlights: Diverse Businesses & Culture

      Spotlighting diverse local business owners and cultural organizations.

      Business Feature #1

      Owner story, services, languages.

      Cultural Org #1

      Events, language classes, festivals.

      Business Feature #2

      Owner story, services, languages.

      U.S. Government Data & Policy

      Documents & PDFs

      Centralized handouts and references for your global work.

      Partnerships

      Growing collaboration with third parties and international partners.

      Jamaica

      Outline of partnership goals, upcoming exchanges, and co-marketing opportunities.

      Third-Party Collaborations

      Consulates, chambers of commerce, and education partners.

      Contact BER Global

      General Inquiries

      Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS®
      25300 Bernwood Dr., Bonita Springs, FL

      info@bonitaesterorealtors.com

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      Help shape our global programming, travel, and education.

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