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Starting a new career means working with industry experts to guide you through it. Our real estate educators provide years of expertise, relative to your area, to ensure a first-time pass on your exam — and success in your local market.

Craig Palmer

Craig Palmer

Licensed to teach in: Illinois

Craig has worked in real estate for 30 years. As a team leader, he has mentored many agents and helped launch their own successful careers. In his tenure, Craig has closed more than 800 transactions. He is a licensed managing broker in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and California; he is also a nationally licensed mortgage loan originator. For 20 years, Craig has been a Chapter S business owner. Currently, he’s a certified instructor in both pre-licensing and continuing education.
Dawn Toll

Dawn Toll

Licensed to teach in: Illinois

Dawn has worked in real estate for 20 years, educating new and existing real estate brokers for five years. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors and Mainstreet Organization of Realtors.
Diana Peterson

Diana Peterson

Licensed to teach in: Illinois

Diana M. Peterson, CEO of AW Properties Global — a real estate consultancy in investment sales, brokerages, and auctions — has 25-plus years of experience in real estate brokerage, auctions, and law. Prior to founding AW, Diana co-founded AuctionWorks, the robust online real estate auction marketplace that is now a division of AW. In her career, Diana has sold every asset class of both commercial and residential real estate; she has also represented tenants in their search for office space and lease negotiations across the country. Diana earned a law degree from the University of… More
Diana M. Peterson, CEO of AW Properties Global — a real estate consultancy in investment sales, brokerages, and auctions — has 25-plus years of experience in real estate brokerage, auctions, and law. Prior to founding AW, Diana co-founded AuctionWorks, the robust online real estate auction marketplace that is now a division of AW. In her career, Diana has sold every asset class of both commercial and residential real estate; she has also represented tenants in their search for office space and lease negotiations across the country. Diana earned a law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, where she served as an editor of the Minnesota Law Review. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago. She is licensed in Illinois as a real estate instructor, attorney, real estate managing broker, and auctioneer.
Eva Pusateri

Eva Pusateri

Licensed to teach in: Illinois

Eva Pusateri has been licensed as a Real Estate Broker since 2014 working with sellers and buyers in Chicago and nearby western suburbs. She has always provided concierge level services to her clients understanding this is the biggest purchase/sale they will make in their lives. Previous to joining the real estate industry, Eva served as a communications expert, coach, and trainer in the public affairs and corporate arenas. As a real estate trainer, Eva’s goal is to help her students learn how to be a successful real estate agents, utilizing both classroom materials and real life experiences.
Marilyn Glazer

Marilyn Glazer

Licensed to teach in: Illinois

Marilyn holds her real estate managing broker’s license in Illinois and serves as a licensed instructor for real estate pre-licensing and continuing education. She has authored several continuing education courses that have been used throughout the real estate industry. Marilyn is also a REALTOR® Emerita with the National Association of REALTORS®. She received the Educator of the Year Award from the National Association of REALTORS® and from the Association of Illinois Real Estate Educators. She has a master’s degree in adult education from Northern Illinois University. Marilyn has an exceptional ability to help students drill… More
Marilyn holds her real estate managing broker’s license in Illinois and serves as a licensed instructor for real estate pre-licensing and continuing education. She has authored several continuing education courses that have been used throughout the real estate industry. Marilyn is also a REALTOR® Emerita with the National Association of REALTORS®. She received the Educator of the Year Award from the National Association of REALTORS® and from the Association of Illinois Real Estate Educators. She has a master’s degree in adult education from Northern Illinois University. Marilyn has an exceptional ability to help students drill through extraneous information to fully understand the essence of what is being asked of them. Certifications: AHWD, GRI, M.S.Ed
Nonye Ononogbu

Nonye Ononogbu

Licensed to teach in: Illinois

Nonye Ononogbu has been a licensed Illinois real estate instructor since 2018. She received her broker license in 2016 and her managing broker license in 2020. She currently serves as a volunteer leader on the Chicago Association of Realtors. She enjoys imparting knowledge and helping students gain the skills and knowledge to succeed in class and also in their real estate business. Using real-life experiences and other strategies to facilitate learning in a fast-paced environment, students leave her class feeling prepared to study for (and pass!) the real estate exam — and to find continued career success.