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Posted: November 21, 2008
How do you contribute to the community or the real estate industry?
How do you contribute to the community or industry?
As master teacher/coach and co-founder of the Academy for Continuing Education, I have been providing our real estate community with the required continuing education to renew their license in a most informative, engaging and inspiring format. The Academy has over 3,000 colleagues in the industry who enjoy the experience of renewing their license. I have great relationships with the brokers/owners, developers and superstars shaping the New York landscape. I am proud of having contributed to raising the bar of education and professionalism in our community.
Esther Muller is co-founder of The Academy for Continuing Education, Manhattan, N.Y.
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