Global Business Council

ABOUT GBC
The SFAR Global Business Council is the one-stop shop for international real estate investors and professionals looking to do business in the great city of San Francisco. Through our partnership and collaboration with CAR and NAR, San Francisco GBC serves as a platform for SFAR members and international visitors to connect and learn about all the global opportunities offered. Our members organize and lead international trade events, seminars of global importance, and networking opportunities meant to connect international professionals with everything in San Francisco real estate.
GBC is proud to have earned GOLD Status in NAR’s 2024 Global Achievement Program. This prestigious award recognizes our council’s exceptional dedication to equipping members with the tools, education, and connections they need to thrive in international real estate.
Contact: GBC Chair Oleg Verbitski to learn more.
You can also follow us on our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram
Upcoming Events
GBC Presents: REALTORS® Without Borders
Thursday, May 15
11:00 a.m. – Noon
Learn how top-producing agents have successfully relocated to Mexico, Portugal, and Panama—while continuing to grow their real estate businesses and stay connected to the San Francisco market.
From remote team leadership to cross-border investment strategies, this webinar offers actionable insights for agents curious about global mobility, lifestyle design, and expanding their reach beyond U.S. borders.
Speakers Include:
Amy Clemens, Pacific Edge Real Estate
Michael Minson, Keller Williams Luxury International
Craig Stuart Adams, W Real Estate
GREEN HOME TOUR For Real Estate Professionals
Friday, May 30
11:00 – 1:00 a.m.
San Francisco, CA
Join us on a two-hour green home tour specifically designed for real estate professionals. This tour of a 1912 home in San Francisco will provide a firsthand look at a variety of green home features. We will discuss the benefits of these features and how communicating the benefits to buyers and sellers can distinguish your business from your competitors.
Green home features that will be covered in the tour:
- All-electric home
- Above-code insulation
- Heat pump conditioning and water heating
- Solar
- Water-efficient landscaping, including edible fruits and vegetables
- And more!
The location of the green home tour will be disclosed after you register for the event.
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Resources
- International Payments
- Tax/Accounting
- Legal Professionals
- Languages Spoken
- Mortgage Brokers
- 1031 Exchange
- Title Companies
Amanda Dunn
Currencies Direct
Amanda.dunn@currenciesdirect.com
Cristina Delgado
cristina@elcerroinc.com
Joe Bray
josephmbray@gmail.com.
916-798-6943
French – Amanda Dunn
Chinese Mandarin – Michael Young
Vietnamese (conversational) – Michael Young
Spanish (basic) – Michael Young
Ukrainian/ Russian – Oleg Verbitski
Mandarrin/Cantonese – Tina Cen
Cantonese – Angela Ma
Fujian – Haley Zhao
Ed Diaz
Angela Ma
Weiming Peng
Ron Ricard
Joanne Wong
First American
GBC Recorded Video Content
Past Events
A San Francisco CHINA Town Hall
Thursday, April 24
GBC Presents: Sip & Sustain!
Tuesday, December 17
The PLANT Cafe Organic
Beyond Selling SF – Communities Shaping the Future of the City
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
In-Person Event
International Insights: Choose Your Brew
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. PST
Zoom
View event photo album
SF Global Summit
Unlock Productivity: AI & Empowering Agents in The Business of Global Real Estate
October 18, 2023
View event photo album
Investment Incentives in Panama & Colombia:
The How and The Why
August 17, 2023
Watch the Recorded Webinar
International Insights: Choose Your Brew w/Ireland
March 29, 2023
A collaboration with local real estate associations around the U.S. (Austin, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York City, and San Francisco).
View webinar slides