Real Estate School Instructors | Colibri Real Estate School

Linda Leavitt

Linda Leavitt

Licensed to teach in: Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming

Linda has been a licensed real estate agent and broker for nearly 36 years. In 1998, she was licensed by the Utah Division of Real Estate as a real estate pre-licensing instructor. Since then, Linda has earned her DREI and CEDI certification. In her tenure, she has developed her own classes for both pre-licensing and continuing education. Currently, she’s licensed to teach real estate in Utah and six other states. For 20 years, Linda taught real estate law at Utah Valley University and has been a director of three different Utah real estate schools.
Linda Ralls

Linda Ralls

Licensed in 2005, Linda is a full-time real estate sales agent. Linda holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh; before entering real estate, she taught as an adjunct professor at Penn State Great Valley and has worked as a corporate trainer. She also owned and operated an employment placement service for many years in the Philadelphia metro area. Linda obtained her broker’s license in 2010 and her New Jersey instructor’s license in 2011. She is consistently awarded the New Jersey Realtors’ annual Circle of Excellence Award, the Five-Star Professional Award and,… More
Licensed in 2005, Linda is a full-time real estate sales agent. Linda holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh; before entering real estate, she taught as an adjunct professor at Penn State Great Valley and has worked as a corporate trainer. She also owned and operated an employment placement service for many years in the Philadelphia metro area. Linda obtained her broker’s license in 2010 and her New Jersey instructor’s license in 2011. She is consistently awarded the New Jersey Realtors’ annual Circle of Excellence Award, the Five-Star Professional Award and, most recently, Homesnap’s Excellence in Customer Service Award. She teaches both pre-licensing and continuing education, as well National Association of Realtors’ designation courses like SRES and ABR.
Lisa McKim

Lisa McKim

Licensed to teach in: California, Colorado

Lisa E. McKim is a licensed salesperson in the state of California and the licensed broker/owner of McKim Real Estate in the state of Colorado. She has been practicing real estate since 2007 and is a member of the National Association of Realtors. Her areas of expertise include residential real estate, income properties, mixed-use properties, prefabricated homes, and IRA real estate investments. She has been a certified instructor since 2018 and is a member of the Real Estate Educators Association. She teaches pre-licensing, continuing education and career development. Lisa’s twin passions are real estate and… More
Lisa E. McKim is a licensed salesperson in the state of California and the licensed broker/owner of McKim Real Estate in the state of Colorado. She has been practicing real estate since 2007 and is a member of the National Association of Realtors. Her areas of expertise include residential real estate, income properties, mixed-use properties, prefabricated homes, and IRA real estate investments. She has been a certified instructor since 2018 and is a member of the Real Estate Educators Association. She teaches pre-licensing, continuing education and career development. Lisa’s twin passions are real estate and helping others, so she considers herself fortunate to have a successful career which has given her huge rewards for both. She is especially proud to be a part of Colibri Real Estate because of the company’s high standards of excellence and integrity.
Lisa Slates

Lisa Slates

Licensed to teach in: Oklahoma

Lisa is a broker associate in Oklahoma, where she is the assistant managing broker at Bloc Real Estate Group. After years of keeping up with real estate from the sidelines, Lisa began her real estate career in 2015. She has a long-time passion for education, mentorship, and community service. Lisa was appointed by two Oklahoma governors to their taskforce on early childhood education. As a new REALTOR® herself, Lisa mentored a team of newly licensed agents who closed nearly $15,000,000 of transactions within a two-year period. She is a licensed Oklahoma instructor and holds the following certifications: ABR, AHWD, SRS
Lisa Stull

Lisa Stull

Licensed to teach in: Michigan, Virginia

Lisa Stull has been in the real estate industry since 2003. She has worked as a realtor, assistant manager, associate broker, and real estate instructor. Licensed in both Michigan and Virginia, Lisa is passionate about helping students pass Colibri Real Estate’s pre-licensing course and state exam. She has been a teacher, trainer, and coach in various fields for over 25 years, including in the public school system and the Dept of Defense school system. Currently, she also instructs English-as-a-second-language students, as well as swim lessons and water aerobics.
Lori Collins

Lori Collins

Licensed to teach in: California

Lori is a client-focused broker with over 21 years of hands-on experience buying and selling commercial and residential properties. To attain a California broker’s license, Lori earned the following credentials: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and At Home with Diversity (AHWD). She is also a member of the Solano Association of REALTORS, the California Association of REALTORS, and the National Association of REALTORS. Additionally, Lori is a member of the Real Estate Buyer’s Agency Council, Women’s Council of REALTORS, Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council, and the Certified Residential Specialists Council.
Lori Namazi

Lori Namazi

Licensed to teach in: California

Lori has been a dedicated advocate and leader in the real estate industry for 20 years. She is passionate about reforming the industry’s image and elevating the level of professionalism with which agents and brokerages operate, with a strong emphasis on risk management and compliance education. She recently joined Century 21 Award as their regional compliance officer. Her background includes operating her own brokerage for four years and previously serving as a corporate officer and broker for over 1,800 agents for a large firm. She continues to operate the boutique-consulting firm that she founded, Namazi… More
Lori has been a dedicated advocate and leader in the real estate industry for 20 years. She is passionate about reforming the industry’s image and elevating the level of professionalism with which agents and brokerages operate, with a strong emphasis on risk management and compliance education. She recently joined Century 21 Award as their regional compliance officer. Her background includes operating her own brokerage for four years and previously serving as a corporate officer and broker for over 1,800 agents for a large firm. She continues to operate the boutique-consulting firm that she founded, Namazi Real Estate Resources, which provides operations and risk management advisement to independent brokers across the country. She serves the real estate industry in many capacities and is actively involved at the local, state, and Nation Association of REALTORS®.
Mara Maj

Mara Maj

Licensed to teach in: California

Mara Maj is a broker-owner and instructor in California and Michigan. With 17 years of real estate experience, she has a deep knowledge of residential and commercial sales, portfolio management, and real estate development. Her understanding of pricing, risk-management, portfolio goals, acquisitions, and negotiations is a great resource for students. She holds a bachelor’s in business management with a focus in real estate law and finance. She is a current member of Silicon Valley Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, and Michigan Association of Realtors.
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
Marisel Nelson

Marisel Nelson

Licensed to teach in: Georgia

Marisel is an active broker in Georgia and an active broker associate in Florida; she earned her licenses in 2015 and 2014, respectively. In her tenure, she has successfully recruited, trained, and managed agents as a sales manager. Her experience in real estate spreads across commercial, residential, and land purchases in both Georgia and Florida. Maisel is passionate about educating, serving as a Colibri Real Estate instructor and as a substitute teacher at her childrens’ local high school and other surrounding community schools. Marisel holds a bachelor’s degree from DeVry University, with a major in business administration and a minor in human resources.
Mark Ruff

Mark Ruff

Licensed to teach in: California

Mark has 34 years of professional experience in a variety of aspects of real estate, including financial and market analysis, project and property management, investment and residential real estate brokerage, development, affordable housing, teaching at the university level, consulting, and third-party review. Mark was also an adjunct professor in the University of Southern California’s Price School of Public Policy where he taught under-graduate and graduate-level real estate courses. Mark is a former director at the Housing Rights Center, a non-profit organization focused on preventing, litigating, and eradicating cases of housing discrimination. He was also a member of the Development and Audit Committees for The Trevor Project.
Matthew Ody

Matthew Ody

Licensed to teach in: Tennessee

Matthew offers his services as a dedicated, decisive, and detail-oriented real estate broker. He works to develop the savviest, most informed buyers and sellers in the market to safely navigate the pull and push of supply and demand — in good and bad markets — for a predictable and successful outcome. Matthew has carried this approach over to real estate instructing, coaching, and tutoring.
Melanie McLane

Melanie McLane

Licensed to teach in: Pennsylvania

Melanie McLane is a second-generation REALTOR®; she is also an appraiser, a broker, and an educator. She owns and operates Jackson Real Estate in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. A graduate of Kenyon College in Ohio, Melanie holds the following designations and certifications: ABR, CRB, CRS, EPRO, GREEN, GRI, RAA, RSPS, PSA, SRES, SRS. She is also certified as a distance instructor (CDEI) and teaches USPAP as an Appraisal Qualifications Board-approved instructor. She has also written numerous real estate courses. In 1979, she was named Penn State University’s Real Estate Instructor of the Year. She has served… More
Melanie McLane is a second-generation REALTOR®; she is also an appraiser, a broker, and an educator. She owns and operates Jackson Real Estate in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. A graduate of Kenyon College in Ohio, Melanie holds the following designations and certifications: ABR, CRB, CRS, EPRO, GREEN, GRI, RAA, RSPS, PSA, SRES, SRS. She is also certified as a distance instructor (CDEI) and teaches USPAP as an Appraisal Qualifications Board-approved instructor. She has also written numerous real estate courses. In 1979, she was named Penn State University’s Real Estate Instructor of the Year. She has served as president for her local association, West Branch Valley Association of REALTORS®, and a district vice president for the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®. Additionally, Melanie served on various NAR committees, task forces, and forums. In 2008, she was inducted into the REBAC Hall of Fame as an instructor, and in 2012, she was named RSPS of the Year for her contributions to the RSPS course.
Melinda Purvis

Melinda Purvis

Licensed to teach in: Arkansas

Melinda Purvis is a seasoned REALTOR and accomplished Real Estate Instructor with a career spanning over 18 years in Central Arkansas. With a passion for guiding individuals through the world of real estate. Having immersed herself in real estate for over a decade, Melinda possesses an in-depth understanding of the local market, trends, and intricacies, enabling her to provide unparalleled service to her clients. She leverages her extensive knowledge to help buyers find their dream homes and assist sellers in making successful transactions, all while ensuring a seamless and satisfying experience. Beyond her work as… More
Melinda Purvis is a seasoned REALTOR and accomplished Real Estate Instructor with a career spanning over 18 years in Central Arkansas. With a passion for guiding individuals through the world of real estate.

Having immersed herself in real estate for over a decade, Melinda possesses an in-depth understanding of the local market, trends, and intricacies, enabling her to provide unparalleled service to her clients. She leverages her extensive knowledge to help buyers find their dream homes and assist sellers in making successful transactions, all while ensuring a seamless and satisfying experience.

Beyond her work as a REALTOR, Melinda extends her expertise as a Real Estate Instructor, sharing her wealth of knowledge with aspiring professionals seeking to navigate the real estate world. Her commitment to education and mentorship has positively impacted the careers of many, shaping the next generation of real estate professionals in Arkansas.

Melinda Purvis is an Executive Broker for Coldwell Banker RPM Group based out of Little Rock, AR. She enjoys spending time with her husband Jason doing outdoor activities, preferably at the beach but she will also take a river or lake to go fishing when it is warm outside.
Michael Aharoni

Michael Aharoni

As a realtor, Michael Aharoni is a well-established mentor and educator within the military and first responder community. In 2017, Michael founded Home at Last, which today has become the largest Thin Line Foundation non-profit educational organization of its kind. Through this opportunity, Michael had the privilege of testifying in front of the U.S. Congress, host educational and motivational workshops for Thin Line families, and train other realtors on how to successfully grow their business. Michael Aharoni has helped many individuals succeed in business by providing hope, inspiration, and guidance.
Michael Sunoo

Michael Sunoo

Licensed to teach in: Colorado

Michael Sunoo is a Colorado instructor at Colibri Real Estate. He has been a real estate broker, attorney, and investor for more than 30 years. He also held a California real estate broker license from 1991 to 2013. Prior to joining Colibri in 2013, he was an adjunct professor at the University of Denver, the Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate, and Construction Management from 2000 to 2014. He also co-authored “”Global Real Estate”” (2004). He holds the following designations: J.D., M.A., M.Div.
Nadine Mendez

Nadine Mendez

Licensed to teach in: New Jersey

Nadine has been a full-time real estate professional for six years, currently serving as a broker associate and licensed instructor. Her early career as a diplomat in several countries has shaped her skill sets in a way that allows for strong teaching skills. Previously, she’s held roles in coaching, mentoring, and public speaking. Additionally, she has over 20 years of experience in strategy, marketing, accounting, operations, and relationship management. Nadine holds a bachelor’s in accounting from the University of Technology in Jamaica and a master’s in strategy and marketing from the Solvay Business School in Belgium.
Nancie Balun

Nancie Balun

Licensed to teach in: New Jersey

Nancie is a real estate marketing specialist, journalist, educator, and philanthropist. She has been helping builders, remodelers, investors, buyers, and sellers build wealth through real estate for over 40 years. And for three decades, she has been the voice of New Jersey real estate, writing in trade publications, newspapers, and magazines. She has recently become a travel, design, and lifestyle blogger for New York’s “”House Magazine.”” Nancie is also the author of “”Selling Up! How to Sell a Home for More Money and in Less Time.””
Naomi Evans

Naomi Evans

Licensed to teach in: Maryland

Naomi has been a licensed realtor in Maryland for roughly 20 years; recently, she obtained her real estate broker’s license. She practices residential and commercial real estate, and she’s served many buyers, sellers, investors, and business owners in realizing their real estate goals. Naomi hopes to expand her business to operate in the state of Georgia. She has a bacehlor’s of science from Morgan State University and is currently pursuing a master’s of science in real estate infrastructure from Johns Hopkins University.
Neva Alexander

Neva Alexander

Neva Alexander is a certified New York instructor, previously licensed as a real estate agent in the state. Dr. Alexander currently hosts different business series, including startup ideas, global business, women empowerment, and professional skills webinars. Also, she is a professional speaker, advisor, trainer, and author. In addition, Dr. Neva has conducted workshops and worldwide speaking engagements on leadership, entrepreneurship, and culture.