Global

The CTAR Global Business Chapter was established in 2019 to provide the education to expand core real estate skills and knowledge needed to meet the unique needs of foreign clients. This includes building awareness of culturally appropriate business practices and providing networking opportunities with other international business professionals and organizations.

2025 Inbound Trade Mission: October 19 – October 23. Click here for details!

Membership Information

CTAR Global Business Chapter membership dues are $90 Annually

GBC Benefits Include

Attendance at quarterly educational meetings
Attendance at networking events
Discounted admission for any GBC sponsored education seminars
Contact list (including emails) of all current GBC members
Name on CTAR GBC website directory
Monthly GBC newsletters

Requirements for CTAR Global Business
Chapter Membership

Confirmation of good-standing status as a REALTOR® member.
Completion of GBC membership application with payment of current Global Business Chapter membership dues here.

2025 CTAR Global Chapter Member Directory

Download the 2024 CTAR Global Business Chapter Member Directory here!

2025 Chapter Events

Event tickets are included in GBC membership dues, guests are welcome to attend for a fee (varies per event)

Feb 6 - GBC Luncheon w/ Stephanie LeVan
Mar 20 - Happy Hour
Mar 17-21 - CIPS Institute @ CTAR
April - Virtual Trade Mission
May 7 - GBC Luncheon
Jul 9 - GBC Session During CTAR Summer Conference
Aug 22 - GBC Volunteer Day
Sep 25 - GBC Luncheon
Oct 19-22 - Inbound Trade Mission to Charleston
Nov 19 - GBC Luncheon

CTAR Global Business Chapter Recognized as a Platinum Chapter

The CTAR Global Business Chapter has been awarded the Platinum Global Achievement Program Award from the National Association of Realtors® for 2023! This is the fifth consecutive year CTAR GBC has reached Platinum status. A 12-person NAR staff review team determined that our Global Business Chapter rose above the competition, providing the highest level of service, giving members the tools, education and networking needed to handle international real estate- and also continued to work in innovative ways to connect to the global community in our market area and beyond.

Global Business Chapter Related Designations

The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) and the At Home With Diversity designations are essential education for any Realtor® looking to work with international clients. Both courses are offered annually at CTAR and also available online.

2025 Global Chapter Board of Directors

President: Michele Costanzo, eXP Realty
President-Elect: Joel Torres, The Boulevard Company
Secretary/Treasurer: Rob Byko, ERA Wilder Realty
Immediate Past President: Gayle Smith, Carolina One
Directors: Tasha Curry, eXp Realty, Joe Kavanaugh, Matt O'Neill Real Estate, Rhett Smith, Coldwell Banker

If you are interested in joining the Chapter, please Contact Claire Hayden.