Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Associate Bruce Elliott Earns CIPS Designation from National Association of Realtors

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Associate Bruce Elliott was recently awarded the Certified International Property Specialist professional designation (CIPS) by the National Association of Realtors.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Elliott successfully completed a rigorous course of requirements to achieve the honor.

“The CIPS designation is the gold standard in our industry, the highest assurance that a professional has demonstrated solid experience and a thorough grasp of the peculiarities of international real estate transactions,” he said.

Elliott has been with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty since November 2008 and has focused on international marketing of luxury homes throughout Central Florida.

Soderstrom said the U.S. real estate downturn and resulting recession have generated market conditions that bring international real estate transactions into a sharp focus.

“Economic uncertainty is a way of life in most other countries around the world,” Soderstrom said. “Worldwide, particularly in Asia, India, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and now western Europe, the American Dream is highly desirable by the more resourceful and affluent families and international home buyers,” Soderstrom explained.

Elliott said the CIPS designation was the result of hard work.

“The study requirements are pretty strenuous but there’s a lot to learn,” Elliott said.

Elliott said he is now able to use the designation “CIPS” after his name in official correspondence and will soon receive a formal certificate and a lapel pin that identifies his professional expertise to colleagues.

Elliott said certification by NAR’s CIPS program provides him with access to research and reports on international real estate trends and transactions and access to the CIPS Network.

CIPS tools are valuable to my career,” Elliott said.

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.