SFAR Committee
The one-stop shop for international real estate investors and professionals looking to do business in San Francisco.
GBC
Connecting San Francisco to the world
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 Platinum Status in NAR’s 2025 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.
Committee leadership
Chair & Vice Chair
Lily Lai
Chair
Oleg Verbitski
Vice Chair
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Resources
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International Payments
Tax / Accounting
Cristina Delgado
cristina@elcerroinc.com
Legal Professionals
Joe Bray
(916) 798-6943
josephmbray@gmail.com
Languages Spoken
- French — Amanda Dunn
- Chinese (Mandarin) — Michael Young
- Vietnamese (conversational) — Michael Young
- Spanish (basic) — Michael Young
- Ukrainian / Russian — Oleg Verbitski
- Mandarin / Cantonese — Tina Cen
- Cantonese — Angela Ma
- Fujian — Haley Zhao
Mortgage Brokers
1031 Exchange
Title Companies
Joanne Wong
First American
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Look back
Past events
Apr 9, 2026
Future-Ready Homes: Sustainable, Smart Upgrades That Add Value
Jun 18, 2025
GBC Presents: Know Your Neighbor — Cultural Competency in an International City
May 15, 2025
GBC Presents: REALTORS® Without Borders
Dec 17, 2024
GBC Presents: Sip & Sustain! — The Plant Cafe Organic
Sep 20, 2024
Real Estate Passport to Europe and Latin America
Mar 19, 2024
International Insights: Choose Your Brew
Aug 17, 2023
Investment Incentives in Panama & Colombia
Nov 6, 2025
GBC 3rd Annual Global Summit — Real Estate Profitability & Conscience in an AI World
May 30, 2025
Green Home Tour for Real Estate Professionals
Apr 24, 2024
A San Francisco CHINA Town Hall
Nov 19, 2024
GBC Summit 2024 (hybrid)
May 14, 2024
Beyond Selling SF — Communities Shaping the Future of the City
Oct 18, 2023
SF Global Summit — Unlock Productivity: AI & Empowering Agents
Mar 29, 2023
International Insights: Choose Your Brew w/ Ireland
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