The world just got little smaller, thanks to the launching of a new website from RE/MAX.
RE/MAX said in a statement, “globalremax.com (is) the first truly global resource for consumers, with hundreds of thousands of home listings in countries around the world.  The site features customized search tools that allow buyers to search for properties in 30 languages, translate currencies and find the latest international real

estate news.  At launch, the site will contain listings from Brazil, France, Italy, India, Portugal, the United States, Canada, Italy and New Zealand - a total of more than 60 countries and territories around the world.”
“We make our customers our priority, and they told us they needed a comprehensive resource for international properties,” said William E. Soteroff, RE/MAX Executive Vice President, U.S. and International Regional Development.  “We’re seeing an increasing number of foreign buyers looking for property in the U.S. and American buyers looking overseas.  global.remax.com is essentially a one-stop source for residential and commercial real estate, no matter where you live.”
As trends and activity tend to fluctuate and change, depending on both region and local conditions, this new site will be particularly useful for consumers looking to gather accurate, up-to-date information from markets around the world- from one source. In addition to listings, the site features a detailed news feed.  Similarly, the site will shift its’ focus on a regular basis, spotlighting different regions from around the world.
“In countries like India, Brazil and China, as the population grows and incomes rise, families are searching for homes of their own and investment properties.  RE/MAX is also growing, adding offices around the globe.  Franchise sales were up nearly 15% in the first half of 2011, a mark that looks to outpace last year’s total franchise sales, which recorded an impressive 30% increase over 2009. In Brazil alone, RE/MAX has seen 133% growth over 2010,” the release said.
“We’re growing because there’s a need for experienced and professional agents,” said Soteroff.  “In some countries, RE/MAX has been the first real estate brand to go in and open for business.  It’s exciting to be a part of that.”