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News and Updates
August 30, 2011
Thank you for visiting us at the Florida Realtors Trade Expo and Convention.
It is always such a pleasure to meet our students and hear about your learning experiences with Bert Rodgers
Schools. Giving away free continuing education courses to those who answered the Real Estate Trivia
game questions correctly was a lot of fun. The "honey bear" consolation prizes were not bad
either!
The winner of our Grand Prize, color Nook is:
Kayla Carbono
Century 21, The Darby Rogers Company, Lake City, Florida.
New! Now you can download our 14-Hour Real Estate Continuing Education Book to an ereader device. Click the link on the front page of our web site – www.bertrodgers.com – where you can download a PDF of the book. Look for additional eBook formats in the near future.
Again, I and the team at Bert Rodgers Schools are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.
Thank you for your continued loyalty and please give us a call if there is anything we may assist
you with as you continue your career in real estate.
Best Regards,
Lori J. Rodgers, President
Bert Rodgers Schools
Complete List of Bert Rodgers Schools Giveaway Winners
Kayla Carbona (color Nook winner)
Lake City, FL. 32055
Robert Armstrong (14 Hr RECE winner)
Davenport, FL. 33836
Kishia Ward (72 Hr Broker Pre winner)
West Palm Bch, FL. 33417
Bert Bevis (63 Hr Sales Pre winner)
Tallahassee, FL. 32303
Karina Mendez (blue peacock winner)
Deltona, FL. 32738
A Golden Year for Bert Rodgers Schools
The Company and Its Principals Celebrate 50 Years
2011 is a momentous year for Bert Rodgers and the school that bears his name. This family owned business is not only commemorating its 50th anniversary, but is also celebrating the 50th birthdays of the founder's daughter, Lori Rodgers, current president and owner of Bert Rodgers Schools, and Lori's husband, Bill Giffard, administrative vice president of the company. Not only do Lori and Bill share the same birthday, they were also born in the same year.
It's been more than 50 years since Bert Rodgers, father of Lori, began successfully tutoring students, enabling them to pass their state real estate exam. Since then, more than 1,000,000 students have completed their pre, post and continuing education requirements through the coursework offered by this family-owned education provider. The school's curriculum now includes course modules authored by renowned industry practitioners and professionals including Kenneth Harney, nationally syndicated real estate columnist for the Washington Post Writers Group; Francois Gregoire, State-Certified Residential Appraiser and Appraisal Instructor and current Vice Chairman of the National Association of REALTORS® Appraisal Committee; and Ellen Hirsch De Haan, Community Associations Expert who has been twice awarded the prestigious Distinguished Service Award by the National Community Associations Institute.
"We have many reasons to celebrate this year. Not only can we look back with satisfaction on what we've accomplished in the past, but we are optimistic about the future of the real estate industry, particularly in Florida. There is every indication the industry is coming back and real estate professionals can look forward to a bright future", said Lori Rodgers.
Bert Rodgers Schools of Real Estate Now Accepting Scholarship Nominations
Bert Rodgers Schools of Real Estate Inc. is now accepting applications for the first of two scholarships available in 2011. The winning applicant will receive a fully paid Sales Associate Pre-License Premium Package (valued at $399) and will be reimbursed the fees necessary to obtain a Florida real estate license. In order to be considered, applicants must be nominated by an actively licensed Florida broker, write a brief essay and complete an online application form. Completed applications must be received by May 31, 2011.
Bert Rodgers Schools instituted its scholarship fund in 2008 in celebration of its 50th anniversary as the state's leading real estate educator. Two scholarships are awarded annually - one in June and one in December.
"We began this scholarship program as a tribute to my father who founded this school and as a way to give something back to the community," said Lori Rodgers, president of Bert Rodgers Schools of Real Estate. "We know there are many people out there who would like to have a career in real estate but need a little financial help to make that happen. This scholarship program provides that assistance and can literally change people's lives by putting them on a new path to a professional career."
Headquartered in Sarasota, Bert Rodgers Schools of Real Estate was established in 1958 by its namesake. Bert Rodgers was a pioneer in real estate education who traveled the state to conduct classes for aspiring agents. Today the company is run by daughter Lori Rodgers, who continues the tradition of forward-thinking excellence set by her father including leading the school into distance learning In addition to its pre-license courses for sales associates and brokers, the school offers state exam prep courses and continuing education courses for real estate professionals as well as appraisers, mortgage lenders and community association managers. All real estate courses contain exclusive material written by industry professionals to conform to Florida standards. Bert Rodgers Courses are available through distance learning; online and by correspondence.
Bert Rodgers Schools of Real Estate Announces Scholarship Winner
Bert Rodgers Schools of Real Estate Inc. is pleased to announce that Clemon Thomas III of Port Saint Lucie has been selected as a winner of its scholarship fund. Mr. Thomas will receive a fully paid Sales Associate Pre-License Premium Package and will be reimbursed the fees necessary to obtain a Florida real estate license. Mr. Thomas was nominated by Anthony Hester of TNT Realty & Associates in Palm City.
"This scholarship program has been a tremendous success," said Lori Rodgers, president of Bert Rodgers Schools of Real Estate. "We began this the program as a tribute to my father who founded the school and as a way to give something back to the community. All too often people are prevented from pursuing their dreams because of a lack of financial resources. These scholarships can provide the assistance that people need to build a successful career in real estate and literally change their lives."
Nationally Renowned Industry Experts Provide
Exclusive Course Content for Bert Rodgers Schools
14-Hour Real Estate Continuing Education Course
Real estate license holders who are required to fulfill their 14 hour continuing education requirements can look to Bert Rodgers Schools for a clear, concise course and book written by nationally renowned industry experts. In addition to the mandatory 3-hour Real Estate Core Law update, covering License Law, State and Federal Laws and the Brokerage Relationship Disclosure Act, the Bert Rodgers course and book cover the following specialty topics:
- New Energy Incentives
- Credit Products and Offerings
- RESPA Fundamentals and New Federal Rules
- FHA Programs
- Appraising Real Estate
- Community Associations
"Our course modules are authored by actively involved practitioners and professionals who are experts in their respective fields", said Lori Rodgers, President of the Bert Rogers Schools. "Our school is privileged to have faculty members who share their expertise, knowledge and insights with our students. Working together, the faculty and staff develop course work that is timely, practical, and logically presented." Faculty members and course authors include:
Kenneth Harney a nationally-syndicated columnist on real estate for the WASHINGTON POST WRITERS GROUP. Ken's column, the "Nation's Housing," appears in cities across the country and is closely read on Capitol Hill. Several columns have led directly to Congressional actions and changes in federal law. Ken also writes for RealtyTimes, an online news service. He served a three-year term as a member of the Federal Reserve Board's Consumer Advisory Council and was the 2009 Chairman of the Board of the National Association of Real Estate Editors, having served as president in 2008. He is the author of two books on mortgage finance and real estate. His articles have appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers and professional journals, and he has been a guest on many television and radio talk shows. Mr. Harney received his undergraduate degree cum laude from Princeton University, and was a graduate fellow at the University of Pennsylvania.
Francois K. Gregoire licensed in Real Estate since 1976 and a second generation REALTOR, Broker and Appraiser. Frank is a State-Certified Residential Appraiser and Appraisal Instructor. He was appointed by the Governor to the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB) in February, 2000 and served on the Board for eight years, four as Chairman. Frank is currently Vice Chairman of the National Association of REALTORS® Appraisal Committee and is often quoted by local and nationally syndicated real estate columnists. As President of Gregoire & Gregoire, Inc., a Residential Real Estate Appraisal firm based in St. Petersburg, Florida, he is active in the valuation of properties for a wide variety of clients. He is frequently retained as a consultant and expert witness by clients for civil cases. The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board and Florida Real Estate Commission utilize his expert witness services in the prosecution of complaints against Florida real estate and appraisal licensees.
Ellen Hirsch De Haan Community Associations expert and attorney with Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. Ellen is past President of the Foundation for Community Association Research, a member of the National Community Associations Institute (CAI) Teaching Faculty and on the Board of Advisors of the University of Miami School of Law Institute on Condominium and Cluster Developments. Ellen is a member of the Florida Bar and the College of Community Association Lawyers. She is a contributing editor for Common Ground magazine and author of numerous works. Her latest publication is a book titled Boomer Shock: Preparing Communities for the Retirement Generation. She has also served as Commissioner for the National Board of Certification - Community Association Managers, and is past President of CAI National. Ellen has been twice awarded the prestigious Distinguished Service Award by the National Community Associations Institute.
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