INSTRUCTORS

Jeffrey Raskin

Jeffrey Raskin, graduating from Arizona State University in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, has been actively practicing in the real estate industry since 2000; buying, selling and investing in residential real estate.

His industry designations include the following:  GRI (Graduate, Real Estate Institute) and the e-Pro (Internet Real Estate Professional) designation awarded by the National Association of Realtors®. He is also an Associate Broker

Working with computers and creating systems throughout his professional career, Jeffrey has developed and utilizes the ultimate “techno” paperless office. Being a practicing REALTOR®, the tested techniques taught are the latest and greatest and work flawlessly in the real world.

These basic, but effective applications are coupled with experience, humor, and the “anybody can understand-easy to grasp”  methods taught by Jeffrey.

Jeffrey is a certified ZipForm® instructor and is accredited by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE), Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED) and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) to teach his technology classes, giving accredited continuing education classes to REALTORS® across the US. He also served on the ADRE 2007 Technology Group to help the department discover better ways to solve their technology woes. His article has been published in the AAR (Arizona Association of REALTOR®) magazine and has been featured in local real estate periodicals.

Teaching many REALTORS® and other real estate industry related professionals over the years, his classes have taken thousands of professionals to new levels- making careers and life a little easier and more productive.

Dean Naughton

Dean Naughton has been involved in Real Estate since 1992 when he obtained his Real Estate license. You could say Real Estate is in his blood; both his parents were successful Realtors, and it was a great fit for Dean. Dean sold Real Estate to put himself through college, and in 1997 he graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology. This degree would prove invaluable in continuing his career in Real Estate.

In 1998, Dean was offered a position as a Loan Originator with a national mortgage company. Looking for a new challenge, he accepted the offer and began originating loans. Dean quickly learned the mortgage side of the business and was soon winning awards for top production.

In 2002, Dean accepted an offer to run the operations of a mortgage brokerage and quadrupled the production and staff of the mortgage company within the year. Later, he sold his ownership in the company to focus on his family and personal life.

In 2004, Dean was approached by the title industry to teach Realtors how to improve their business through training and technology, and by June 2004 he was offered a full time position with a national title company’s sales department.

In 2005 and 2006, Dean was named the top salesperson and has trained hundreds of Realtors in the Phoenix metro area. Dean believes that if Realtors had the tools and systems in place, they would be as successful as they want to be. The results of Dean's training speak for itself.

Now in 2008, Dean has opened his own training company to help all salespeople reach their goals.  Through his training everyone can succeed!

Dean's professional mission statement shows his motivation and focus:
My mission is to improve the level of customer service within the sales industry through coaching, education, and systems so that we may be worthy of the rewards we receive and the respect we deserve.

Debra Allen

Debra Allen was born (of German/Asian descent ) in Bremen, Germany and grew up in the small town of Delmenhorst, Germany and speaks both English and German fluently. Most recent achievements include earning the GRI Designation and the Transnational Referral Certification (TRC) in Madrid, Spain—earned the e- PRO designation, initiated into the Relocation Team at Prudential Relocation and a proud member of the MRE Society. Trained in cross cultural communications and worked extensively with many cultures as a real estate professional. Debra specializes in Short Sales, REO’s, residential and investment properties in the US, Panama, Mexico and selected cities in Europe. This experience has given Debra access to Brokers from around the word to assist with a variety of international real estate needs by consumers. In addition,
Debra is currently attending Wayland University in Phoenix, working towards earning a Bachelors degree in International Business Management with a minor in Linguistic studies.

However, training and education mean little to a real estate professional if not accompanied by results.  Debra Allen gets those results – even in changing economic times.  In her relatively new career, Debra repeatedly earns respect among her peers and managers alike for her ability to deliver sales with a gold standard of client service.  Trained in cross-cultural communications, fluent in German and English and proficient in Spanish, Debra specializes in residential and investment properties in the U.S., Panama, Mexico and selected cities in Europe.  Her access to professionals around the world has led Debra to be a Multi Million Dollar Producer since 2004, averaging $3.8 million in sales annually and anticipating lucrative business opportunities in a shifting market.  Prudential Arizona Properties recognizes that it has a “winner” in Debra.  As such, the company recently awarded Debra for her sales performance and client service in 2006.

As if Debra’s career experience and accolades were not enough, she also has made her mark with multiple industry placements in key media, as listed below:

  • Featured in Realtor Magazine, Dec 2008 Success Story: Serving International Bargain Hunters
  • Designate yourself: SEVRAR News Magazine, Nov 2007
  • “Sharing the ‘American Dream’ with a Global Neighborhood” – Broker/Agent, September 2007
  • “Designate yourself: The Importance of Realtor Designations” – The Gilbert Republic- September 2007
  • "It's Time to Grow Your International Real Estate Business" - Arizona Realtor AAR Magazine, September 2007, Volume 29/Issue Number 9
  • "Boomers Looking Outside U.S. for 2nd Homes” - AZcentral.com/The Gilbert Republic, July 2007
  • “How to Start a Short Sale” - SEVRAR News Magazine, July-August 2007
  • "Gilbert Realtor Offers Global Sales Expertise" – SanTan Sun News, July 2007
  • “How to do a Short Sale - ”Realtor® Magazine Online – June 2007
“A New TRC Expands Her Sphere" – NAR® International, Global Perspectives in Real Estate, 3rd Quarter 2006.

Kurtis Bieber

Kurtis Bieber has been a resident of Arizona for over 30 years. Attended High School and College in Arizona. Attained a degree in Business in 1992.

In 1996 became a Global Account Manager for AT&T Wireless here in Phoenix. Duties consisted of managing (15) Fortune 50 companies and their wireless technologies and data concerns.

In 2001 became Global Manger and Data Application for Verizon Wireless. Again duties consisted of managing and educating Executive Level employee’s with the wireless technologies.

In 2005 became the Director of National Account Manager for My Computer Works. Responsible for Nationwide Sales of National Retailers and National organizations such as Costco, Sam’s Club, Amazon.com and NAR (National Association of Realtors).

Now in 2009, I have aligned with Jeffrey Raskin and Advanced Real Estate Solutions School to educate REALTORS® in Real World technologies and application, helping REALTORS® adopt technologies to advance their businesses.

Marcy Briggs

Marcy Briggs has been involved in the mortgage industry since 1997. Relocating from Michigan to pursue a mortgage career, she has held many positions within the industry including: Loan Officer, Branch Manager and National Trainer. She is a member of the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS , the South East Valley Association of REALTORS, and the Home Builder's Association of Central Arizona. Currently, partnered with Rachel Lang, Marcy is a Loan Officer with The Briggs-Lang Team of Nova Home Loans. Her primary professional goal as a Loan Officer is to continually service and educate home buyers and real estate agents. With a strong team beside her, Marcy is able to stay current on the changing mortgage finance markets; her team has a reputation for the necessary is experience in closing "tough deals" She has a strong belief in giving back to her community through charitable organizations such as Arizona's Children, Phoenix Children's Hospital, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of AZ.
Advanced Real Estate Solutions Inc.11445 E. Via Linda #2-222, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, Ph: 602-206-7200, Fx: 800-671-6511, e-mail: tech@technology4re.com