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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.

Brian Austin

Brian Austin

Licensed to teach in: Maryland

Brian Austin attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. It was there that he discovered his love for both business and real estate. He gradated with a degree in business administration and returned to Maryland in 1983 to practice real estate part time. In 1997, he left his job in the Washington, D.C. Public Schools Inspector General’s Office and entered real estate full time. In 2006, he formed Royal Realty, a brokerage firm that operates today in both Maryland and the District of Columbia. Brian’s firm provides both residential and commercial real estate services. Along the… More
Brian Austin attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. It was there that he discovered his love for both business and real estate. He gradated with a degree in business administration and returned to Maryland in 1983 to practice real estate part time. In 1997, he left his job in the Washington, D.C. Public Schools Inspector General’s Office and entered real estate full time. In 2006, he formed Royal Realty, a brokerage firm that operates today in both Maryland and the District of Columbia. Brian’s firm provides both residential and commercial real estate services. Along the way, he has started several other companies and gained considerable experience in real estate development. After 39 years in real estate, Brian finds joy in sharing his considerable experience to those entering the field. Brian has been a livestream real estate instructor with Colibri Real Estate since April 2021.
CasSandra Dorsey

CasSandra Dorsey

Licensed to teach in: Maryland

A native of Baltimore, CasSandra is currently an instructor for Maryland pre-licensing; she is also a licensed title producer/loan signing agent in Maryland. Her career in real estate began after she ended a career in construction and facilities management for the federal government. She holds real estate licenses in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. Well equipped with tactical action, planning and research precision, and a reverent voice to make her clients feel heard, CasSandra is committed to getting keys in clients’ hands. She brings this same passion to the classroom.
Jacqueline Talpa

Jacqueline Talpa

Licensed to teach in: Maryland

Jacqueline has been in real estate for over 20 years. She’s licensed as an agent in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and D.C. In her career, Jacqueline regularly works with investors, whether they are buying investment properties, primary residences, or second homes.
Jenny McAtee

Jenny McAtee

Licensed to teach in: Maryland

Jenny has over 15 years in real estate investing experience. She has been a licensed sales agent since 2018 and has earned her GRI and SRES designations from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Jenny is also a Gold Standard Instructor through the Real Estate Educators Association. Along with her real estate experience, Jenny has an extensive background in information technology, systems management/development, and project management. She earned her master’s from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in adult learning theory, instructional design, and human performance. She loves to teach and share her knowledge and experience so others may benefit as they start begin their own real estate journey.
Katrina Washington

Katrina Washington

Licensed to teach in: Maryland

Katrina Washington, of Stratos Realty Group, is a licensed real estate broker with more than 25 years of experience in the industry. She has represented clients in Maryland, Oklahoma, and Georgia through over 2,500 real estate transactions. Katrina has built a solid foundation of clients in these communities through her professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to putting her clients first. She studied business at the University of Maryland and, after, began working in real estate. Katrina devotes her time analyzing real estate markets across the country and assisting clients and customers with a variety… More
Katrina Washington, of Stratos Realty Group, is a licensed real estate broker with more than 25 years of experience in the industry. She has represented clients in Maryland, Oklahoma, and Georgia through over 2,500 real estate transactions. Katrina has built a solid foundation of clients in these communities through her professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to putting her clients first. She studied business at the University of Maryland and, after, began working in real estate. Katrina devotes her time analyzing real estate markets across the country and assisting clients and customers with a variety of residential and commercial real estate needs. Passionate about empowering the underserved, Katrina has long-time relationships and partnerships with several local non‐profit agencies whose missions promote education and stability as a means to achieve quality of life.
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.