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.



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Data sources: U.S. Census Population Estimates (2024) & ACS 2023 5-year (Hispanic is any race). Reviewed 2025.
U.S. foreign-buyer volume (Apr ’24–Mar ’25)
$56B
Florida’s share of U.S. international sales
~21%
Top buyer countries in Florida
Canada, AR, CO, BR, UK
How they pay in Florida
~67% Cash
Tip: Canadians skew non-resident (Type-A) buyers, so U.S. mortgages are uncommon; focus on proof-of-funds, wire-safety, and condo association approvals.
Follow BER Global’s trade missions, study tours, and CIPS adventures.
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.”
“We found a bilingual team and closed remotely with apostilles handled correctly.”
“The global directory matched us with a CIPS who knew bank options for non-resident borrowers.”
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”.
FIRPTA/Tax CPAs, immigration attorneys, international lenders, currency/payments, title/closing, translation.
Example: FIRPTA Group, Allure Accounting
Add local contacts; visas & consultations.
Programs for foreign buyers / non-resident borrowers.
A Place in the Sun Currency and others.
Apostilles • Remote closings • Multilingual support.
Add vetted providers.
Build your cross‑border team. These partners are invaluable for international transactions.
Example: FIRPTA Group, Allure Accounting
Add local contacts, visas, and consultations.
Example: A Place in the Sun Currency.
List programs for non‑resident borrowers.
Highlight those experienced with apostilles and remote closings.
Add vetted providers.
CIPS courses, trade missions, cultural workshops, and more.
Links to down payment assistance, local bank offerings with recourse, and county/state programs relevant to global clients.
Spotlighting diverse local business owners and cultural organizations.
Owner story, services, languages.
Events, language classes, festivals.
Owner story, services, languages.
Centralized handouts and references for your global work.
Growing collaboration with third parties and international partners.
Outline of partnership goals, upcoming exchanges, and co-marketing opportunities.
Consulates, chambers of commerce, and education partners.
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