Testimonials

 Audree,

Thank you for the specialized treatment yesterday.    I’m getting very positive feedback on the material and your presentation.  

 Good luck to you both.

 Kristina  Hayes RE/MAX Southlake

Thank you for all that you do for us to expand our businesses.  I am excited to be able to use this designation and have already been able to tout it on two listings and a possible third one! 

 Mary Denton, Realtor

Certified Distressed Property Expert

RE/MAX Masters - in the top 500 brokerages in the U.S.

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 I just wanted to let you know how much I.R.E.S. has begun to impact my business within the last couple of weeks. For the last couple of years, I have been trying to break into the Luxury Home market targeting properties from $600K+ and have had quite a challenging time achieving it.  There are several agents in my market share who are with either Ebby, Keller Williams or Coldwell Banker who dominate this market throughout, and I have lost out several listings trying to compete with them.  The reason being RE/MAX did not have a presence in these high end neighborhoods.  We were perceived as the "middle and lower end" sectors of Realtors.  When I met you and Olivier several years ago, I thought your program was probably the missing link that I needed.  Unfortunately, you were with a different company and I didn't really understand the whole facet of it nor had the time to take the training course to truly understand the whole process.  Now that you've become part of RE/MAX and after going through the training materials you sent me together with Olivier's smashing presentation, I have been able to secure 2 high end listings, one for $965,000 and the other for $799,000 in less than 2 weeks.  Those are listings that expired with the other 2 well-known agents in this market and the owners were looking for a different and unique approach, and I was able to show them that I, now belong to the prestigious I.R.E.S. and can market their properties internationally thus, bringing more clients from all over the world to them.  The sellers were very excited and loved the concept and gave me the listing on the spot.  They also loved the beautiful Castles and Estates magazine and looked forward to seeing their gorgeous home advertised in it.  I also have big plans to expand my international listing inventory and plan to take on developers and builders, and be able to co-promote their projects in different parts of the U.S. and the world in the near future.  I would like to thank you for this fabulous opportunity and for helping me to finally achieve my goal.  There is no telling where we all will be heading, together with RE/MAX, the possibility is endless.  Von Truong – RE/MAX Premier Properties

Olivier, I just want to thank you for opening up my mind and my eyes to the potential of being a “GLOBAL” real estate agent, as you discussed in this morning’s meeting in Nashville. I went on my listing appointment and after discussing the sale of the homeowners current house, and in how I can help them buy their next house, I quickly told them about my potential for global real estate sales. Within a minute they started to tell me about a piece of land they own in Paris, Tennessee on a lake that they may want me to sell that is valued at $250,000 (vacant land only). If I get the listing to sell their current house, help them buy a house of equal value, and sell the land, I have about $35,000 in commissions coming from one client that I just talked to one phone yesterday and met with today for a couple hours. I will let you know how it develops, but I think being a member of I.R.E.S. is already paying off and I have not even started yet! I look forward to getting the info to get started. Can’t wait! Paul J. Zorich RE/MAX Elite, The Ashton Real Estate Group 2260 Murfreesboro Pike Nashville, TN. 37217  

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Audree,

How do we get an issue of “Castles and Estates”?  Also, are there any advertising materials available for IRES members, such as flyers, etc, that we can adapt?  I will be going on a listing presentation on home that might be a good candidate for and benefit from international marketing.

 We all appreciated your assistance at the IRES class-it was what we all needed to get going!

  I am going to be Honduras, Belize and Cozumel next month-are there any IRES agents there that you know I can network with?

Thanks!

 Terry Naber

" Your Good Neighbor in Real Estate" for 22+ years!

RE/MAX Properties, Inc.

1240 Chapel Hills Dr.

Colorado Springs Co 80920

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Good morning Olivier,

 It was a pleasure having you in our office yesterday.  I am very excited about the I.R.E.S. Certification!  In fact, Jenny and I had already talked about my interest since I have family and friends that live and travel to and from Mexico.  I want to get started as soon as possible. 

 Unfortunately, I was not able to talk to you after the presentation but I did leave my form with Jenny Bingham.  Once everything is processed, I want to jump right in! 

 Thank you once again and enjoy your weekend at the golf course!

 Yolanda H. Barboza

REALTOR

RE/MAX Northeast, REALTORS

210.590.5000 x114 (office)

210.724.1955 (cell)

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Olivier, Thank you for a great presentation to our agents. We enjoyed having you in our office Best, Rob Aignier  January 2012

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Audree, 

Just wanted to let you how much I enjoyed your article “Global Expertise” in the June 2007 issue of RE/MAX Times. Your article comes at an opportune time for me.  I picked up the RE/MAX Times yesterday while visiting a very close of mine Byron Cornelius, legal counsel at RE/MAX in Palm Desert, California.  I spoke to Byron and the owner Lorenzo Lombardelli about working for RE/MAX out of their San Diego, California branch.   Before reading your article, I told Byron how I wanted to approach the business, which turns out to be almost a mirror of your article.  Since I have over twenty years in the industry I want to work first the markets I know best, Southern California, Las Vegas and the state of Hawaii then progress into the international market starting with the Pacific Rim.Anyway, I wanted to let you know I was not committed to working at RE/MAX until I read your article.  Audree, thank you again and any advice you could provide would be appreciated.  Look forward to meeting you someday and perhaps we can close a few transactions together. 

Sincerely, 

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Audree,

I was impressed with your article in the RE/MAX Times about how you are maximising international marketing through the network.

What caught my attention is that is you have the marketing rights to a 1400 unit scheme in St. Lucia. I have secured joint sole selling rights to a 1400 unit project directly opposite a new PGA golf course in Bodrum, Turkey. www.flamingogolfresort.net.

I am keen to market the properties throughout the network. If you had any thoughts or suggestions on how I could do so would be appreciated.

Regards,  Gerard Graham

Sales Associate   RE/MAX Property Centre  Ireland

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 Hi Audree,

I'm an Agent with Re/Max Preferred Brokers in Chicago Illinois. I am very interested in learning more about your program and how do I join. Please send me more information. I am so ready to expand my horizon.  I need you!

Kametra McDowell

Salut Audree,

First, we would like to extend our gratitude to you for opening up this amazing new way of doing real estate!  We are grateful for the I.R.E.S. designation and how it will globalize our business.  I put down the answers to the quiz below as I felt it would be easier to read this way.  Attached is the signed pledge.  Merci beaucoup,Cara               Cara George  RE/MAX

1745 Shea Center Drive, Ste. 100  Littleton, CO  80129

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Dear Audree,

Thank you so much for your training session which I attended in Carmel.  Your depth of experience was a great contribution. I have been able to develop my relations with a private real estate firm in the Los Cabos area of Mexico and have many properties that I can represent.  The problem I have is marketing these properties....finding interested buyers in the population at large.  So far, I have targeted selected well-off private school parents that I know,  country clubs, those who attend my seminars on how to buy property in Mexico.  I am looking at golfing and yatching associations.  What do you think of these different markets?  What has been the best marketing approach for you...the approach that best finds real buyers?

Of course, I am very excited about your web site and magazine as marketing approaches.  Would I be able to get enough copies of the magazine to distribute to the country clubs and associations?

 Thank you so much for your advise,

 Sara     Sara Spang Carmel CA

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Hi Audree, I just finished writing the first test which is attached. I found the manual very interesting and I am excited about completing the course. Your life story was also very interesting and I admire your perseverance. Olivier did a great job in presenting the course and it's benefits when he was in our Toronto office last week. Regards; Sam Di Loreto Re/Max 2000 Realty Inc. 416-743-2000 416 804-0730 cell   12/04/09

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 I have a friend in Cape Cod with two one million dollar properties and he wants me to sell them!  He also wants to buy two retirement homes in New Hampshire!  Thank you I.R.E.S. for giving me this opportunity!! - Armando Cantu RE/MAX (new agent), Dallas, Texas

"Globalization" is the key to a new marketing era see the RE/MAX Times June Issue, "This is an incredible tool for agents to improve their sales in any slow market and a great recruiting tool for us brokers" said RE/MAX Broker Don Dahlberg.

 Taking the I.R.E.S. class has definitely made me knowledgeable in selling real estate in others countries. It has made be confident in presenting this opportunity to my clients. 

Olivier and Audree, in closing, I am grateful and excited about the opportunity you have opened for us as RE/MAX agents. I love to travel and you have just given me more excuses to do so. I will be visiting London in January and hope to make more friends in the international market. I will be in China on vacation the end of October … wondering about real estate there… probably not possible. Well, I still have the rest of the world. Norma Estrada RE/MAX

_______________________________________________________________________Although I am still working on my certification and have not placed property listings in your magazine yet, my clients love the spirit of “global marketing” as a way I work my listings. I.R.E.S. certification is a huge thing for my credibility and separates me from the others with little to no difficulty. I picked up the right to advertise in the book a $900,000 ranch here in MO today against other realtors because it will sell if presented as an international coop. LOVE THE PROGRAM! Tracy Brinkmeyer - Associate RE/MAX - Lebanon, MO

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 Dear Audree, I am newly with RE/MAX in Lebanon MO and read the article about your global marketing program and was glad to see someone actually doing what I was attempting! I have sent e-mail to to Europe introducing myself to RE/MAX agents but have gotten no response...I would like to join your "team" or subscribe to your training...what do you have to offer?

I have been fortunate through business and my personal life to have traveled the US and world extensively. I moved to this rural area from Houston TX and know there are buyers out there for me and vice versa.  I would like to chat with you about it.

Tracy Brinkmeyer  RE/MAX Lebanon

As a Canadian and Toronto Sales Representative, and somewhat of an international traveler myself, I never imagined I could sell Real Estate outside my city let alone outside my country! But with the Training offered by the Mevellec Team, everything is explained step by step. The support is there when you need it and the best part is the templates you get to use for your new business so you can protect yourself. It's hard to go wrong. With the introduction of this program, it should set me apart from the competition and hopefully give me the edge I need to compete and succeed in the Toronto Real Estate Market. Stephen Rudberg – RE/MAX Realtron Realty Inc. Brokerage

I wanted to take a moment and discuss the tremendous professionalism and dedicated service provided by Audree Mevellec, Olivier Mevellec and their dynamic team members of the International Real Estate Specialists (I.R.E.S.) Program. Every aspect of their program has been of the highest quality. The training program is well thought out, meaningful, and effective.  Audree has met every commitment, and delivered a quality product. Entering information into CastlesandEstates.Com is easy and the quarterly magazine is a product that I am proud to use as a marketing tool. Most importantly, I strongly believe that being an I.R.E.S. member afforded me a competitive edge in landing a $26,000,000 listing. I strongly recommend this program to the fine professionals of RE/MAX. Stan Greenawalt - Manager, RE/MAX Specialists

Dear Olivier, We met at the RE/MAX Masters office recently and I mentioned to you that I was about to do a listing presentation where the seller was looking specifically for an agent who could differentiate themselves as he was selecting his third agent to try to sell his home.  I met with him the next day and told him about I.R.E.S. using your dialogue.  He called me today to tell me he wanted me to take the listing – a $630,000 house.  I believe that the I.R.E.S. was a significant factor.  Thank you for brining this to us. Sonia Leonard – RE/MAX Masters

 We joined I.R.E.S. recently, and already it has helped us get a listing. We have also found an I.R.E.S. agent in Toronto, Canada with whom we are promoting our listings locally. I think it will be a good relationship with him and we are working to find more I.R.E.S. agents in other areas.  We hope I.R.E.S. expands to all parts of RE/MAX International, so that we can truly benefit from having a world wide network, and world wide franchise. Wanda Kerr - RE/MAX PROPERTIES

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Hi Olivier

I really enjoyed your presentation and learning about IRES.  I wish I had known of it sooner.

 Most all of my clients are from out of the country such as West Africa, South Africa, France, Germany, Canada and Malaysia.

 They all buy second, third and fourth homes, Thank God! As it has got me thru this market.  I once had an island to sell a few years ago in Florida but my agencies at the time did not know how to handle it. 

 I agree on the all cash buyers as I have not done a loan in over 2 years.  They pay in all cash.

 I am also from Texas, Houston ,Austin, Lubbock mainly and I have a tremendous base of friends,familiy and coworkers in and out of Keller Williams that sell real estate, Commercial and Residential and or own properties which could be beneficial.

 I am in a pinch at the moment on financials being in between escrows or I would have signed up today.  I look forward to joining up soon.

Best and thanks

Lori

p.s.  that was great putting Bhills in it’s place against Monte Carlo….My French clients would laugh.

Lori Davette Ince
Realtor /  EcoBroker Certified

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Since becoming Founding Members of the International Luxury Society in August 2006, we have taken our listing inventory from 25M to over 150M -- before ever co-listing a single property with another ILS member.  Yes, you read this correctly.  We expanded our PERSONAL LISTING INVENTORY BY 600% IN A MATTER OF WEEKS.  This is our exclusive listing inventory. Our geographical market area has expanded to both coasts of Florida and other states and the type of inventory we handle has expanded from traditional residential real estate to exclusive waterfront estates, raw land and various commercial pieces.  The marketing advantage that ILS has given us and the CONFIDENCE it has given our sellers has been, quite simply, beyond compare.

The partnerships we have created and will create with other ILS members will exponentially increase OUR exposure and THEIR exposure.

Our experience with the incredible staff and directors of the ILS has been surpassed only by the EFFICACY of the system.  As soon as we committed to the idea that we are international realtors, the gang at Audree and Olivier’s office was there to make sure we had the materials we needed to back up our claim.

We live in a global world.  Now we are global realtors.  For those who want to sit back and continue to compete with their fellow realtors, we say “GOOD LUCK!”  For those who want to work as part of this incredible expanding network of professional global marketers, we say “CALL ME WHEN YOU JOIN ILS.  WE’LL MAKE GREAT PARTNERS!”  Tracie Davis and Aaron Berger - Tampa, Florida

Thank you to Audree and Olivier for bringing the forward thinking ILS system to our office Realty.  While the Real estate vision should be consistent, our particular MC is facing some challenges with culture and execution.  These challenges were leading me to search for a new real estate home - - until November, 2006, when the ILS made a presentation at our office. 

I have been a part of many large corporations and high-profile foundations.  I find the ILS to be a huge advantage in helping us to secure strategic alliances with these groups furthering our success as a whole.  In Arizona, I face unusual state laws that make working with developers difficult.  But, I will for the good of the company and for profit sharing reasons give it my all to bring my developer contacts to the table.  I absolutely know that we will gain more traditional listings and developer listings under this system.  Why?  We already have and it simply makes sense. 

My contacts are WOWed by this business model and are truly impressed.  A quality impression, plan, and execution is everything in our business.

It is my goal to be a leading recruiter, MEGA agent, and leader in our office to change the issues we face in our Market Center.  My philosophy is: If you are not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem.   With that, let’s move forward; the ILS  partnership makes sense.   Meg Titus.

 This week we secured 200 new listings with a Caribbean Developer thanks to the presentation we learned from the International Luxury Society training.  We can't wait to get started and share the opportunities with other ILS members as co promoters or personal investors.  We would not have even approached this company before our ILS training and who knows how many dollars that may have cost us.  Best of all it was just in time to add to our showcase of Caribbean offerings in the beautiful Castles and Estates Magazine.  The benefits go way beyond the network, training and increased financial opportunity.  We would recommend it to anyone wanting to increase their market share here and abroad.  Teri Isner Tammy Martinez and Eileen Wilson - The Caribbean Top Team and Orlando Florida Specialists at the Lakes/ Celebration

As a result of joining the International Luxury Society, the Boyce Team of Central Florida has developed relationships with fellow Keller Williams agents across the nation. We are actively promoting luxury properties in California, Texas, Florida, Aruba, Costa Rica, and Brazil in the Mid Florida Regional MLS. We also feature these fantastic listings on our web site www.boyceteam.com. In addition, the Boyce Team has gained a greater presence in our region and established a stronger team image by promoting ILS in all of our marketing campaigns. This agent driven system fits in the culture and has allowed us to energize our business in a way that is truly “win-win”. We have contacted our existing client database to make them aware of our ability to assist them with the sale and purchase of their dream home, vacation home or second home nearly anywhere in the world. Our past customers that have moved out of the area are now beginning to call us to sell their properties outside our local MLS - Damion Boyce, Jason T. Hoffner and Jerry Vickers – Lakeland, Florida

The ILS program has been instrumental in taking our business to a whole new level of service and client loyalty.  We began our journey with ILS by simply leveraging other listings from ILS members.  This has created the perception for our local community and our client base, that we are able to be their Realtor, no matter where the property is located.  We want them to know that we are their source for ALL of their real estate needs.  

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ILS has also opened the doors for us to offer a tremendous marketing opportunity to our sellers.  With the market shift in our area, we needed a way to enhance our marketing exposure and bring results to our sellers.  ILS has afforded us this opportunity and our sellers are thrilled!

Our team is looking forward utilizing all of the benefits that ILS provides for our Real Estate business.  -  Michelle Dean & Donna Hastings - Gulf Coast

Thank you for your vision!

Thank you for this opportunity!

Thank you for being you!

Your passion and sincerity convinced me that the ILS was an opportunity that must be pursued.  After signing-up with the ILS, I knew that I had tapped into something which would change my life.  I just didn't know how or by how much.  I did know, however, that it would be a positive and enjoyable journey.  I also wanted to emulate YOU, your energy, your passion and your presence (I shared that with you when you were here).  And I wanted to duplicate you and your mothers' success.  

Below is how I came to meet the 300+ Builders/Developers (BD's).

After joining the ILS, I shared the concept and purpose of the ILS with our In-House-Lender, David Stapleton with Metro Cities Mortgage.  

One month later, David asked me if I would share more about the ILS with his friend/Mortgage Broker, Greg Huber in Corona California.  In previous conversations, David had shared with Greg just enough information about the ILS to peak his interest. Greg is a REALTOR and Mortgage Lender with Vince Ferragamo-Touch Down Real Estate in Corona CA.  Vince Ferragamo was the LA Rams Quarterback in Super Bowl XIV.

Greg is good friends with Danny Diaz.  Mr. Diaz owns Time Square Reprographics, Inc. His business is the ONLY avenue for BD's to use when filing for permits and blueprints to start construction in the County of Riverside California.

David Stapleton received several calls from Greg Huber requesting a time for us to meet.  I told David to hold them off until I had received the BD's teleconference training on 11/01/2006.  After the teleconference, I contacted David to let him know that I was prepared and confident in my ability to share the ILS World Wide Marketing Concept and Benefit with Greg Huber and Danny Diaz.

When we met, the first words out of my mouth were.  I'm here to help you get what you want.  I know that when my focus is on your needs, my needs will be met.

I started by sharing Audree’s challenges of marketing her listings and having to spend $40,000 to do so in conventional Luxury Magazines.  How she started Castles & Estates Magazine and where they are distributed. Five Star Hotels and resorts...

 I shared the story of Mike Brodie and his client.  How his client demanded that he be the listing agent in Colorado even though he didn't have a license to sell real estate in that state.  How Olivier shared the concept of the ILS with Mr. Brodie and he was able to list his client’s property and share the commission 50/50 with the local agent in CO.  Mr. Brodie will now have the ability to represent his client in the future when they decide to sell, again sharing the listing commission 50/50.

I went on to explain the MPA position and the benefits to the BD's of that position.  I shared the Promoting Agents position and how that benefits the BD's.

I was able to show how there were no up front cost associated with allowing us to market to the world.

I was able to show how we would be able to work with BD's who already have an in house real estate company and the commission structure when there is.

They currently have a developer who wants to buy a coffee field in Maui to start developing.  I walked them through step by step on how we would first find a current ILS member in Maui and if we didn't have one there, we would approach a non ILS member or find an outside agent and introduce them to the ILS .

 I may have missed a couple of key points, however, this is a fairly clear example of how my meeting went.

We left the meeting with an agreement to move forward.

Dave Stapleton received a call from Greg Huber requesting that he speak directly with Audree or Olivier to confirm all that I shared with them yesterday.

Again, Thank You for this fabulous opportunity.

 P.S. Today, Oscar Ghopeh and I had a meeting of ALL meetings. We cannot wait to share a NEW concept with the ILS.  THIS WILL PUT THE CARLSBAD ILS ON THE MAP!  Thank you, Chris Ellis in Florida

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I just got my first listing loaded & am very much looking forward to the training class in St. Pete this Wednesday and I am working on the IRES manual.  Again, let me say I am so very impressed with you and what you have accomplished.  I have enjoyed reading about your background and family travels!

We spoke briefly when Olivier and Tony were here in the Sarasota & Venice area.  I just left the airline industry after 20 years of traveling around the world.  Since joining KW in November of last year, I have wanted to get involved with the International R.E. scene.  You have definitely found one excited member here in Sarasota!!  I still  have the ability to travel most places in the world on my flight benefits and will look forward to networking!

Just a quick note to Thank You and to congratulate you again!! What an incredible journey you have been on and are kicking off to higher levels still! You have also given me hope that I can get my business off the ground even when the Sarasota market has softened dramatically!! I certainly look forward to meeting you, hopefully, in the near future!  Tracey L. Corbridge - Sarasota, Florida

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After listening to our presentation in Dallas, Texas, Carol Blair approached us to tell us that she was going to the Cayman Islands for vacation and wanted to know what to do to work with developers in the Caymans.  We gave her scripts to use and Carol came back with a worldwide exclusivity listing agreement on a development of 40 villas starting at $1.9 million, 23 condos starting at $1.8 million and another 33 condos starting at $750,000!

ILS has certainly generated a lot of excitement for me.  I have collaborated with two Texas agents to feature their listings in my full page ad in the next issue of Castles and Estates, have worked with one Florida Realtor to post three of her offices listings on our local MLS and am communicating with another Florida Realtor about co-listing some of her properties.  I am promoting ILS to others in my office and am making new friends across the country in the process.  What a deal! – Lanny Danenberg – Palo Alto, California

You have just made our DAY, WEEK, YEAR!  We, at the soon-to-be-open Coral Gables, Florida, Market Center want to be your biggest supporter and participants!

 I just used this as a recruiting tool for a Coral Gables CB agent with a 2.5 million$$ listing!  Nancy Dowson -OP- Coral Gables

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First, thanks for taking the time to come to Carmel and share your experience and knowledge of international real estate with us. I believe this must be the most exciting time to be starting a real estate business, and because of the innovative and dynamic people, like the Mevellec team, must be the most opportune environment to incubate.

At the seminar, I ask you for a referral in Spain. I have an interested client that needs reliable representation resolving the dissolution of her property through her divorce from her husband who lives in the Madrid home.

Thanks again for all of you and Olivier’s help - Michael Puckett

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I believe that the possibility of advertising in the magazine really helped me this week get a wonderful listing for a home over $400,000.  Clients love the magazine and mention how impressive it looks.  They always want to know where it is distributed, and that is a great selling point, too!    Thanks to Audree and her team for striving to make the magazine the BEST that it can be!   Mary Pat Elledge – Dallas, Texas

I have an interesting story to tell you about how I am using the ILS.

Last week the NAR and A.M.P.I (National Association of Realtors of Mexico), signed a cooperation agreement to standardize commercial practices between both countries and facilitate the globalization of the Real Estate industry. The event was with the President of Mexico Vicente Fox, the President of AMPI, the NAR president and the CIPS, CCIM, leaders like Steve Price, etc. Besides that, the Top producers agents in Mexico, The biggest developers in that country and real estate agents from all over US.

I was the only one representing the INTERNATIONAL LUXURY SOCIETY and even the president of AMPI was amazed with the concept. I'm in the process to send the international exclusive listing agreements to about 10 developers in different areas in Mexico. Specially ex-pats communities like San Miguel de Allende, Cancun, Baja California and other projects in the "Escalera Nautica."

Mexico is doing a great effort to attract Canadian an American Investors. The ILS (I. R. E. S.) Concept generate for me a lot more interest and leads than the CIPS, TRC, International MBA, etc., that I was using to attract business.

I offer our Mexican colleagues also to keep their clients for life despite they'll invest any where in the world if they do this trough us and I am preparing a marketing campaign to promote in different media for Realtors, this concept; that way I can get their international referrals and make this a win win for all of us.

Thank you for your efforts and keep us informed about the project with the developers (web page, etc.).

I will also love to know how can I explain a little bit better the House Hunters web page and I'll be calling to get some guidance on how to develop the marketing campaign for them and how to contact agents in the market areas of interest for my clients.  Cesar Osorio – Weston, Florida

I talked to a developer interested in high end lake properties and told him he has the opportunity to market the lots locally, nationally, and all over the world!  The developer asked me how?  I said, well the I.L.S. is about to teach me!  I have just listed the lots! - Randy Castro - Grass Valley, California

A Listing in Florida: Barbara VanPoole from Plano, Texas, saw this as an opportunity to ask her friends… she has now taken a 1.5 Million Dollar listing in Panama City Beach!

Laurie Steenis in Dallas, Texas secured a listing in Hawaii from a client who inquired about her listing in Brazil - seen in Castles & Estates magazine.

 After 20 years in this business, one knows if a market is having trouble, go find another market.  And your program is sure helping with that!!!

 Real Happy in Miami..... John & Michael  Salhman

Becoming a founding member of The Society for Marketing Castles & Estates & The International Luxury Society has opened the doors to the world for our Real Estate Business.

We now have over a dozen international listings, mostly in Europe, & more coming in from other states & South America. After serving our clients locally for these many years, it is very exciting to be able to serve them internationally.

Thank You for the Opportunity!!!  Thayne Sterling – Dallas, Texas

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Coffey Caesar, Dallas Texas  You and your team did an excellent job in presenting the seminar

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I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the great presentation today.  I have to be honest, I see a lot of people trying to promote many different things and most of it is worthless.  You caught my attention today.  I listened to everything you said and it all made a ton of sense.  It made me realize I haven’t even begun to practice real estate and that I have really limited myself to the Houston market.  I never want to grow stale and I always want to be innovative.  My goals are set very high and I am an extremely motivated guy.  This is something that truly excites me.  I have no doubt in my mind I can make an impact nationally and internationally and I want to.  I look forward to attending the class on the 6^th.  Anything you can suggest to me from now until then to further educate and prepare me, please let me know.

Today might have been the day that will change my life forever and it’s because of you.  I am very excited about this opportunity and I look forward to developing a lasting relationship.  It’s time for me to take things to the next level.  I am ready.  Brian Martin – RE/MAX Professional Group

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When I read the article “Global expertise” (RE/MAX Times, June 2007) I was immediately exited by Audree’s approach to International marketing. So I joined the I.R.E.S.  I am fairly new to the Real Estate world and I was looking for a different way to promote my services.  I found it thanks to Audree and the training material.  Just a few weeks after I became “Certified” I signed my first listing over one million $: A $ 1,950,000 property with an agreement for international brokerage. Merci Audree. Pierre Chevalt - RE/MAX du Cartier inc.

No words can describe the major impact in accelerating my career in real estate since becoming involved with your International Real Estate Specialist Program.

Upon listing a high end property in Florida and becoming an I.R.E.S. agent, I have been given credibility to market high end homes on a worldwide basis through your website and international contacts.  This edge has been instrumental in obtaining high end listings, and has become a significant tool to save on local advertising costs.

Therefore, as a RE/MAX agent in Canada, I am fully and completely endorsing your program as a leading edge innovative approach to international marketing and would encourage RE/MAX International to adopt your program as a recognized certification standard. Peter Taylor - RE/MAX Real Estate Centre

It has been a great pleasure to meet you and your mother Audree, and to be part of your organization. Obtaining an international designation through your company will definitely enhance my real estate career. Since I speak Spanish and was born and raised in Mexico, this designation has allowed me to contact RE/MAX offices in Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Northern Baja. I am contemplating a great potential in marketing properties world wide, while utilizing your techniques and strategies.  Miguel Avila – RE/MAX California



                                Margaret Kelly CEO RE/MAX International

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Hello Audree,

 It is still only January, and 2012 is already promising to be a great year! As a new I.R.E.S. (International Real Estate Specialist), my life as an International real estate agent has definetly been kick started with the wonderful marketing opportunities that being in the I.R.E.S. network can offer! I have already engaged in collaboration with I.R.E.S. agents from not only in France , but as well as in the U.S.! I have been contacted to represent properties in Italy and Arizona, all just in this new year! This is extremely exciting, not only to share  with other I.R.E.S. agents around the world, and to promote their beautiful properties, but I also have the opportunity to better serve my clients wherever they may be live.I am sure that this exchange of international properties in this global network enables us as I.R.E.S. agents to access the world!

 I am in the process of collaboration using  marketing agreements ; and by  working with other I.R.E.S. agents, this facilitates the process and understanding ofworking together and sharing like minds!

Thank you Audree for the referrals for collaboration, and making it possible for our entire team at RE/MAX Property Experts in Cannes  to become I.R.E.S. agents, and giving us the opportunity to learn from your invaluable experience and knowledge. This benefits not only us as agents but our clients as well.

I am very much looking forward to seeing you when you visit the French Riviera!  Best wishes,

Laura Pike Certified I.R.E.S. International Real Estate Specialist   RE/MAX Property Experts, Cannes

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Hi Everyone ~ Don't forget to update your RE/MAX Profile with your new International designation. This past week, I got 'picked' from our office site (via the R/M 'find an office')because of my 'international experience' by a potential seller. YES, I got the listing! RMLS RES Full Report Orig millie larsen, I.R.E.S. International Real Estate Specialist RE/MAX Advantage Plus Office: 561-289-0900 E-mail: millie@MyHomeInBoca.com Web: www.MyHomeInBocaDelray.com

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Hi Audree, I just finished writing the first test which is attached. I found the manual very interesting and I am excited about completing the course. Your life story was also very interesting and I admire your perseverance. Olivier did a great job in presenting the course and it's benefits when he was in our Toronto office last week. Regards; Sam Di Loreto Re/Max 2000 Realty Inc. 416-743-2000 416 804-0730 cell 

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Salut Audree,

First, we would like to extend our gratitude to you for opening up this amazing new way of doing real estate!  We are grateful for the I.R.E.S. designation and how it will globalize our business.  I put down the answers to the quiz below as I felt it would be easier to read this way.  Attached is the signed pledge.  Merci beaucoup,Cara               Cara George  RE/MAX

1745 Shea Center Drive, Ste. 100  Littleton, CO  80129

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Olivier,

 Thank you for another great class yesterday.I'm emailing you as I forgot to leave my I.R.E.S. Test & Pledge with you yesterday, I've attached it for your consideration.I attended the class a couple of months ago, sat in the back right of the room.I attended yesterday's 8:30am class and the 10am to 12:40pm class, sat in the front left (as you face the room).Really enjoyed the material and look forward to it's implementation.

Have a great day and weekend. 

Thank you,

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Dear Audree,

I would like to confirm that after having obtained the I.R.E.S certificate, i have had a lot of positive reactions from buyers as from sellers.

This certificate has given them more confidence in our transactions and i would like to thank you ones again for the opportunity to have participated on this.

 yours sincerely,

 Dennis Haan

 Re/max Property Experts

9 Rondpoint Duboys d'Angers

06400 Cannes

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Audree,

Thank you for taking the time to meet and teach us about IRES.  I am so excited to get started.  I meet with a new client yesterday who currently lives in Florida who will be buying a house there.  I told him I could help him with that and he was very excited. 

Thank you, Becky Broadhurst, ABR, CDPE, I.R.E.S

Certified Distressed Property Expert 

The Ramsey Group

RE/MAX MASTERS-top 500 brokerages in the U.S.

Southlake 

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 Hi Audree,
Just want to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to become a IRES agent. It is a great asset for me to use when I am marketing my services to clients.
Sincerely,
David
David Hennessey
Négociateur / Real Estate Agent
Certified International Real Estate Specialist, I.R.E.S.