The most successful real estate broker is one that is well connected with his or her market. As with any business, the better your visibility, the better your results. In spite of the fact that global investors are very prominent in certain areas of today's housing market, internationally referred clients have always been more challenging to work with. A weakened economy has, nonetheless, opened the floodgates to foreign investment along the Floridian coastline. Often building on connections from real estate associations, foreigners are snapping up bank owned and low priced Florida coast real estate and paying in cash.

What the Transnational Referral Certification (TRC) offers is immediate access to thousands of overseas opportunities, which is of such crucial interest in a global-traveler capital like Miami. A simple 3-hour course not only opens up new earning opportunities, but secures a place within a trusted community of colleagues. And there is no better place to utilize these international ties than the gateway between the US and Central and South America. The certification allows real estate professionals the opportunity to advertise in global real estate magazines and listing services as well, broadening their reach to act as both buyers and sellers agents.

In addition to its status as a global port, this area of Florida is also known as a tropical paradise. Here, the beautiful sandy stretches of coastline are dominated with investment properties and second homes. And because property values have been so badly hurt by the economy, outside investors are gobbling them up at bargain prices.

This region has a bit of everything for beach vacationers. For instance, one area, dubbed the "Treasure Coast" has broad appeal to all types of tourists. This area was so named due to a history of 18th Century Spanish fleets laden with precious metals that wrecked along its shores. The Treasure Coast has an abundance of both waterfront properties and strips of quiet marshland full of waterways occupied by rare and endangered plants and manatees.

Besides unique aquatic life, the Treasure Coast is a sought after beach getaway for visitors to Miami and Ft Lauderdale. Not only is it home to the PGA; it is surrounded by 67 golf courses and gorgeous Country Clubs. There is plenty of excitement for beach lovers of all varieties, including waterskiing, surfing, and several beautiful marinas offering boating and fishing. Of course, let's not forget the historic wreckage at Vero Beach, to which so many flock for great diving and snorkeling each year.