Long Island Board of REALTORS® Welcomes Portuguese International Realty as Newest MOU Partner

Jul 5, 2023

Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) is proud to announce its newest Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) partner, Portuguese International Realty (PIR). The memorandum, represented by UCI (União de Créditos Imobiliários) and APEMIP (Associação Profissional Representativa dos Mediadores Imobiliários de Portugal), was signed at Inmocionate in Granada, Spain on June 28, 2023. This marks LIBOR's 32nd MOU and signifies an exciting expansion of its REALTOR® family.

LIBOR is committed to facilitating global connections among industry experts. The recently signed agreement creates an open line of communication and affirms the value of international collaboration between the associations.

Moreover, the partnership between LIBOR and PIR provides knowledge exchange and professional development opportunities. Members will have access to educational resources, market insights, real estate procedures, relevant licensing and foreign investment laws, and networking events that promote cross-cultural understanding and collaboration. This will help LIBOR members stay at the forefront of industry trends and effectively serve their client’s evolving needs.

UCI is a renowned financial institution that specializes in real estate credit, while APEMIP is a professional association representing real estate mediators in Portugal. Together, they have established PIR as a trusted and reputable real estate agency, serving the diverse needs of clients looking to buy or sell properties in Portugal.

"We are thrilled to welcome PIR as the latest MOU Partner of LIBOR," said Gina Marie Bettenhauser, LIBOR President. "This partnership reflects our commitment to providing our members with access to a global network and fostering business opportunities both locally and abroad. PIR's expertise and reputation in the Portuguese real estate market will undoubtedly benefit our members and their clients."

Learn more about the global real estate programs and services of LIBOR at www.lirealtor.com/global.


About Long Island Board of REALTORS®

Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) is a not-for-profit trade association and the fourth-largest local REALTOR® board in the United States, with approximately 30,000 members. Since 1910, LIBOR has served real estate professionals in Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties seeking career advancement, community engagement, homeownership advocacy, and unwavering professional standards.

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