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The Benefits of Investing in Florida as a Canadian
Florida continues to attract Canadian homebuyers seeking sunshine, lifestyle, and long-term investment opportunities. From diverse property options to tax advantages and vibrant coastal communities like Sarasota, discover why so many Canadians are choosing to call the Sunshine State their second home.
RASM Honors 2025 Global Business Council Recognition Award Recipients
The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee proudly recognizes the recipients of the 2025 Global Business Council (GBC) Recognition Award, honoring members who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to global real estate education, international business, and support of global initiatives at the local, state, and national levels.

Global Recognition Award Applications
The Global Business Council (GBC) Recognition Award is granted annually to RASM members who have demonstrated a commitment to incorporating international business and education into their real estate practice, and supporting global initiatives of RASM, Florida REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®.

RASM Global Business Council Earns 2025 Platinum Recognition from NAR
The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) is proud to announce that the RASM Global Business Council (GBC) has been awarded Platinum status in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Global Achievement Program for 2025.

RASM’s Global Business Council Honored with Florida Realtors® Global Outstanding Partnership Award
RASM’s Global Business Council (GBC) was proudly recognized with the Global Outstanding Partnership Award at the Champions for the American Dream Celebration during this year’s Florida Realtors® Convention.

Why Pay A Visit to Dubai?
Have you ever wondered what life is like in 21st-century Dubai or the UAE? With its bold long-term vision and transformative reforms across social, economic, diplomatic, and sustainability fronts, the UAE is quickly establishing itself as a leading global investment hub.

REALTOR® Association Global Business Council Recognized with Platinum Award
The Global Business Council (GBC) was recently honored with a Platinum Global Achievement Award from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). This prestigious award is a testament to GBC’s dedication to enhancing global real estate opportunities for their members and fostering international connections.

RASM GBC Wins Global Engagement Award
At the Florida REALTORS® 2024 Convention & Trade Expo, the RASM Global Business Council (GBC) was honored with the Global Engagement Award. The GBC has been hard at work, bringing outstanding global-focused programs to our members through special events, trade missions, and professional development opportunities.
REALTOR® Quest Conference is in May
Have you heard of REALTOR® Quest? This event is Canada's largest real estate conference and trade show, and it continues to break records with over 10,000 attendees from across the globe.
GBC Announces 2023 Global Recognition Award Recipients
The Global Business Council (GBC) Recognition Award is granted annually to RASM members who have demonstrated a commitment to incorporating international business and education into their real estate practice, and supporting global initiatives of RASM, Florida REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®.
REALTOR® Association Global Business Council Recognized with Platinum Award
The Global Business Council (GBC), a membership subgroup within the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), was recently honored with a Platinum Global Achievement Award from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). This prestigious award is a testament to GBC’s dedication to enhancing global real estate opportunities for their members and fostering international connections.
RASM GBC Wins Global Engagement Award
At the Florida REALTORS® 2023 Convention & Trade Expo, the RASM Global Business Council (GBC) was honored with the Global Engagement Award.
Florida Remains Top Destination for Foreign Buyers: NAR 2023 International Sales Report
According to the 2023 International Sales Report from the National Association of REALTORS®, Florida remained the top destination for foreign buyers, accounting for 23% of all international purchases. Florida was a top destination for foreign buyers from Colombia (80% of foreign buyers purchased in FL) and Canada (55% of foreign buyers purchased in FL).
RASM's GBC Awarded Gold Global Achievement Program Award by National Association of REALTORS®
SARASOTA, FL (November 10, 2022) - The Global Business Council (GBC) of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has been awarded the Gold Global Achievement Program Award from the National Association of REALTORS®. The Global ...
REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, Bahamas Real Estate Association Sign MoU Agreement
SARASOTA, Fla. (September 29, 2020) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) and the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 23 during a live stream of RASM’s ...
Global Business Council Welcomes Panama’s Association Leaders
On Monday, August 19, the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) Global Business Council welcomed leaders from ACOBIR, the Panamanian Association of Real Estate Brokers and Developers, for an inbound trade mission. Last year at the ...
RASM Awarded Platinum Global Achievement Program Award by National Association of REALTORS®
SARASOTA, FL (December 15, 2016) – The Global Business Council (GBC) of the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has been awarded the Platinum Global Achievement Program Award from the National Association of REALTORS® ...