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Tripp Anderson

Tripp Anderson, ABR, CBR, DREI, GRI, ITI certified, RCC, obtained his BBA degree in Real Estate from Georgia State University and later earned his MBA from Mercer University. He has been an agent, broker, trainer and an educator in real estate since 1980. During his time as a team leader, Tripp lead his office to rank 9th (in offices with 50-100 agents) within the 5th largest real estate company in the United States in 2003. His nurturing nature, educational background and real estate experience allow him to help others achieve their greatness through respectful, supportive and confidential coaching.

Courses Taught:

GAR Forms Review
Salesperson Prelicense Terms and Concepts
Up And Away The Superstar Way
Up And Away The Superstar Way (Cont. Ed.)

  

James Clinkscales

James C. Clinkscales, GRI, has been licensed since 1972, and has taught real estate and appraisal courses for over thirty years. In 1983, he founded and became the proud owner of the American Institute of Real Estate and US Realty, Inc. James is also the author of How to Get the Referral – The Bible of Prospecting, which can be obtained through the Cobb County Library System. Since he came to Georgia MLS, James has taught both Contracts and Finance classes. Students describe James as: awesome, funny, the man!

Courses Taught:

Salesperson Prelicense Contracts
Salesperson Prelicense Finance

  

Greg Dunn

Gregory J. Dunn, ABR, GRI, received a Georgia real estate license in 1972 and is currently licensed as a broker and approved instructor. He is a graduate of Columbus State University with a major in both Real Estate and Accounting. Greg is a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission’s Education Advisory Committee and he is active in his local Board, the State Association, and in the Real Estate Educators Association. In 1989, the Columbus Board of REALTORS® recognized him as the REALTOR® of the Year. He was recognized as “Educator of the Year” in 1999 by the Georgia Real Estate Educators Association and in 2001 by the Georgia Association of REALTORS®.

Courses Taught:

Buyer Agency - Listing the Buyer
CMA vs. Appraisal
GAR Contracts
Handling Earnest Money
Prospecting & Marketing
Real Estate Basics
Real Estate Basics (Cont. Ed.)
Seller Agency - Listing the Seller
The Contract - Exhibits and Amendments
Truth or Consequences:Property Disclosure

  

Holly Fogel

Holly A. Fogel, ABR, is a licensed REALTOR® and the recipient of yearly awards for her production and performance. Her proven track record has been exemplified by managing over 90 transactions per year for several years. In addition to running a successful real estate business, Holly is also responsible for the facilitation of all training and mentoring for new agents in her office. Her course material helps agents implement a plan of action to develop a steady stream of quality referrals.

Courses Taught:

How To Avoid A Career Wreck

  

Silas Frazier

Silas Frazier, ABR, ePRO, has been licensed for 17 years and has taught real estate for four years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Savannah State College, a master’s degree in Education from the University of Georgia, as well as an Education Leadership from the University of Georgia. Silas is a former Assistant Principal of the Gwinnett County School System and a teacher for the DeKalb County School System. Silas is also the Broker of Silas Frazier Realty. His teaching style is energetic and outgoing. Silas is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Georgia Association of REALTORS®, the DeKalb Association of REALTORS®, and the Georgia Real Estate Educators Association. He specializes in working with Buyers and Property Management.

Courses Taught:

Salesperson Prelicense Terms and Concepts

  

Nick Guerrero

Nick Guerrero has been a licensed Appraiser since 2002 and specializes in appraising residential property. He has been teaching at Georgia MLS Training Institute since 2004. Students describe Nick as patient, entertaining and involved.

Courses Taught:

GAMLS List and Search

  

Robert Hart

Bob Hart received his real estate license in 1973 and is currently licensed as an associate broker and approved real estate instructor. Bob is a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission’s Education Advisory Committee and the Director of Education at Georgia MLS Training Institute.

Courses Taught:

Salesperson Prelicense Finance
Salesperson Prelicense Terms and Concepts
Weekend Cram

  

Deborah Jackson

Deborah Jackson began teaching and training at Georgia MLS in 1998 after an active real estate career throughout the 1990s. Prior to getting her real estate license, Deborah graduated with a degree in Business Education and has taught at both the high school and junior college levels. Since her arrival at Georgia MLS, Deborah has trained thousands of real estate agents, office staff, and appraisers on how to use the revolutionary online MLS RE/Xplorer System, as well as other real estate related software programs. Deborah also aids in the development and maintenance of training materials, and her presentation style is always enthusiastic and humorous.

Courses Taught:

E-Key Training
GAMLS List and Search
Listing Input
Online GAR Forms
WyldFyre Training

  

G. William James

G. William James is devoted to handheld computing and has built his career on the technology. William is internationally recognized as the Treo™ Smartphone trainer to real estate professionals. He has been a keynote presenter on Treo™ devices at National Association of REALTORS® meetings since 2004. In May 2005, he was featured in Black Enterprise Magazine as "Master of the PDA."

Courses Taught:

Master the Palm OS Treo™
Master the Treo™ Windows Mobile
Master Your BlackBerry Device

  

Cathy McDaniel

Cathy McDaniel has partnered with many of Atlanta‘s top companies as a REALTOR® and a HOME Loan Consultant. She enjoys working with buyers and sellers from coast to coast in real estate and mortgage transactions. Since 1993, her specialty has been working with lenders and banks regarding REO properties. Cathy believes that professional education gives a competitive advantage and increases consumer and business partner confidence. Gain tools for your business to weather the challenges of today and prosper in the future by attending courses that address hot and timely topics conducted by Cathy McDaniel.

Courses Taught:

All About FHA Financing
Short Sale Basics
Smoothing Out the Rough Edges of Your REO Transaction
Starting Your REO Business - BPO Asset Management

  

Joe Pennington

Joe Pennington has been in the real estate industry for over 30 years and has been the Owner/Broker of his company, Pennington Properties, since 1980. Among his many accomplishments, Joe has served and is presently a member of the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS® (NAMAR).

Courses Taught:

Salesperson Prelicense Contracts
Salesperson Prelicense Finance

  

Jan Pennington

Jan Pennington has been a licensed real estate agent since 1974 and became a licensed Broker in 1983. She began her teaching career at Georgia MLS Training Institute in the late 1990s. Jan specializes in selling primarily residential properties, but occasionally she sells land and light commercial.

Courses Taught:

Salesperson Prelicense Contracts
Salesperson Prelicense Terms and Concepts
The Nuts and Bolts of Real Estate

  

Zac Pope

No biography provided.

Courses Taught:

GAMLS List and Search
Online GAR Forms
WyldFyre Training

  

Jerry Prescott

No biography provided.

Courses Taught:

Salesperson Prelicense Terms and Concepts

  

Hugh Rowland

Hugh Rowland, ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, holds a Master of Arts degree in Real Estate and Urban Development from the University of Georgia. He started teaching real estate courses shortly after he became licensed in June 1973. Hugh is an active sales agent and broker, as well as an Active Life Member of the Cherokee Association of REALTORS® Million Dollar Club. Students describe Hugh’s teaching style as energetic, precise and illustrative.

Courses Taught:

Salesperson Prelicense Terms and Concepts

  

Kristy Serkedakis

Kristy Serkedakis, GRI, CRS, CRP, obtained her real estate salespersons license in 1973, her associate broker’s license in 1979 and, in 1995, she became the Qualifying Broker for CENTURY 21 Across Atlanta, a three-office company owned by Kristy and her brother, Pat. In 1974, Kristy obtained her GREC Instructor’s license but did not begin teaching until 1977. Since that time, Kristy has taught prelicense, continuing education and postlicensing classes. Kristy’s energetic teaching style combined with her ability to make learning fun makes it easier for students to be actively engaged in each class and learn the material.

Courses Taught:

Salesperson Prelicense Contracts
Salesperson Prelicense Finance

  

Buddy Snipes

Buddy Snipes became interested in real estate nearly 18 years ago after completing one of the first courses in home building ever offered by the Atlanta Home Builder’s Association. Since then, he has accumulated a wealth of experience in both residential sales and property management. Buddy is currently a full time agent with Keller Williams Realty in Decatur, as well as a member of the Grievance Committee of the DeKalb Board of REALTORS®. Buddy is also a certified T-3 Instructor for Keller Williams who teaches multiple courses on technology and its applications.

Courses Taught:

An Introduction To Transaction Desk

  

Tony Stephens

Tony Stephens worked for FNIS, the developer of RE/Xplorer, prior to moving to Georgia in 2001. His computer background made for a smooth transition into the Georgia MLS Technical Support Department, where he worked for four years. The growth of Georgia MLS warranted an addition to the Membership/Marketing Department, and now Tony spends his time visiting offices giving presentations about our products and services, along with bringing new membership to Georgia MLS. Tony’s unique career path allows him to provide Georgia MLS members with both a technical and a marketing view on Georgia MLS products and services.

Courses Taught:

An Introduction To Transaction Desk
GAMLS List and Search
WyldFyre Training

  

Kathy Steward

Kathy Steward, GRI, CRS, started her real estate career in 1982 after ten miserable years in accounting, her major at FSU. As a sales associate, Kathy earned the Million Dollar Club Award her first full year in real estate. She quickly found her way into management and has been recruiting, managing, training and coaching real estate agents since 1984. Kathy began teaching prelicense in 1991 and enjoys helping others learn and prosper. She encourages her larger classes to “teach each other” as a means of ensuring that concepts are understood. Kathy’s students describe her as: thorough and always willing to spend extra time with the students who need more help.

Courses Taught:

Salesperson Prelicense Contracts
Salesperson Prelicense Finance

  

Adrian Terry

Adrian Terry is a technical trainer for Georgia MLS. He has a background in computer hardware and technical support. Adrian supported the Georgia MLS technical products for just over two years before moving to a training position. Students find him to be an approachable and knowledgeable instructor.

Courses Taught:

E-Key Training
GAMLS List and Search
Listing Input
Online GAR Forms
WyldFyre Training

  

Pat Timm

Patricia Timm is the lead technical trainer at Georgia MLS. She is responsible for the course development of all the technical products offered by Georgia MLS. Initially, Pat worked with the computer vendor that supported Georgia MLS. She joined Georgia MLS in her current position in January 2000. Her presentation style is clear, concise and easy to follow.

Courses Taught:

E-Key Training
GAMLS List and Search
Listing Input
Online GAR Forms
WyldFyre Training

  

John White

John M. White has been a REALTOR® since 1974. Over the course of ten years, John has worked as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for one of Atlanta’s leading homebuilders, and served as President for their real estate subsidiary. John was also the co-owner of two new-home construction companies in the Atlanta area for over 14 years. He formed a real estate company, where he acted as Broker and President, to market and sell those homes. John worked in sales and management in the mortgage lending business for a total of eight years and has taught a real estate finance course for six years.

Courses Taught:

The ABCs of New Home Sales and Marketing...


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