About The Real Estate Learning Group

Our Instructors

We are your "everything real estate" educational place for real estate licensees, loan officers, and all professionals who assist the consumer in the real estate transaction.

Steve Hammond	Founding and managing partner Steve Hammond is a 30 year veteran of the real estate business. He has been co-owner and president of the largest real estate organization in Maine with over 50 offices. Recently he helped a company grow over 350% in 20 months to be the largest office in its state. Steve is known for his calm, thoughtful approach to problem solving and business building and is sought out as a consultant, instructor and coach by companies and agents alike.
Geoff MacLean	Founding partner Geoff MacLean brings 25 years of practical brokerage and company leadership experience to all of his teaching and consulting. He successfully mediates disputes for the REALTOR® organization, licensees and consumers. Geoff serves as a consultant for many large and small real estate companies. He is experienced as an expert witness in real estate brokerage matters. Geoff has been a chair of the Maine Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee since 1996 and he was twice named REALTOR® of the Year for his local Board of REALTORS®. Geoff is an experienced partner of a very successful “mega-agent” brokerage team in his local market.
Ed Getty	His knowledge, unique candor, and sense of humor make founding partner Ed Getty a well-respected and highly rated instructor. With 20 years experience in sales and management, Ed has achieved total sales production of over $100 million. He has served as president of his state’s REALTOR® organization and was twice named REALTOR® of the Year for his local Board of REALTORS®.
Jane Greer	Founding partner Jane Greer has over a decade of experience designing and delivering training for adults in the workplace in the real estate, insurance and financial services industries. She holds a Masters Degree in Education with a focus on adult education. Speak to any of her students and they will confirm that her classes are engaging, thought-provoking and fun! Jane was selected by her peers as Real Estate Educator of the Year for the state of Maine.
Linda Gifford	Linda Gifford has been involved in the real estate industry for almost 35 years, having been a REALTOR before going to law school and becoming a real estate attorney. Linda owns Linda Gifford Law Office and is legal counsel to the Maine Association of REALTORS, handling teaching assignments for them as well as contract and form preparation, lobbying, and answering Hotline questions from members. Linda also owns Central Maine Title Company which is a full service title company which handles title work and title insurance, conveyancing documentation, and closings on a statewide basis with a staff of attorneys, closers and real estate professionals committed to making the closing of real estate transactions as smooth as possible.
Delores Landry	Delores Landry is a successful real estate professional who enjoys sharing her expertise with those new to the business. Delores is currently an officer on her local Board of REALTORS® and has been part of the team that created the very successful REALS ON WHEELS broker open house program in her market. Students appreciate her dedication to their individual learning needs, and her focus on their success.
Ina Toth	Ina Toth finds joy in teaching and mentoring students and being part of their success. A real estate instructor for more than 20 years, Ina has owned her own brokerage agency as well as managed offices and sold real estate throughout her market area. With students from 18 to 85, she has the knack of getting the materials across in an understanding and meaningful manner that any learner can comprehend.
Peter Dufour	Peter Dufour is a tax manager at Macdonald Page & Co., one of the largest CPA firms in northern New England. He joins our prelicense classes as a lecturer on topics related to forms of business organization, tax compliance, and tax consequences of investment real estate. Peter earned an MBA degree in addition to a law degree.
Kim Fowler	Kim Fowler is the founder and owner of MaineStay Realty. She has been a Broker in the State of Maine for 5 years, has 9 years of experience in the Banking. Kim is approved as an instructor by the Maine Real Estate Commission and the Maine Office of Consumer Credit to deliver “The Short Sale Transaction” continuing education course to real estate licensees and loan officers. Kim has successfully closed 10 short sales in the last 17 months. She currently has 23 short sale listings, with 14 of those under contract. She continues to build her reputation as an expert in the short sale industry.
Doug Solman	Doug Solman is the founder and owner of MH Solutions, Inc. He has owned and operated his current business, MH Solutions Inc. for the past 3 years, and is affiliated with the National Association of Foreclosure Prevention Professionals (NAFPP.org), an association dedicated to providing its clients with information and education about foreclosure and the options available to homeowners in distress. Doug is approved as an instructor by the Maine Real Estate Commission and the Maine Office of Consumer Credit to deliver “The Short Sale Transaction” continuing education course to real estate licensees and loan officers. Doug is committed to helping people resolve their distressed property situations. Specializing in lender negotiations, he can help people preserve their credit and prevent foreclosure from ever happening.
Eric Flynn	Eric Flynn is a Broker/Owner and has been in real estate for 5+ years. He is the founder of The Morgan Group and specializes in foreclosure properties & flips. In addition, Eric regularly consults to the top foreclosure industry publication REO Magazine. Eric has 10 years of experience teaching adults in areas including computer education in a local adult education program and real estate. As owner/broker of his own real estate companies, he develops and delivers training sessions and has acted as mentor to many licensees.
E. J. Demers	EJ Demers is a Managing Broker for the Masiello Group and REALTOR® with numerous awards in the Southern Maine Area. A significant portion of his business comes through the use of current technology. EJ is committed to continued growth and professional standards within the industry. He teaches the Sales Agent and Associate Broker courses along with the Accredited Buyers Representative course. EJ earned the designations ABR, CRS, and SRES. He serves on the Maine CRS Board of directors.
Bud Solari	Bud Solari, a Certified General Appraiser, has been in the banking and appraisal professions for almost 40 years. He has completed literally thousands of appraisals for residential, investment and commercial property. What our students value most about Bud is his unique ability to tell colorful and crazy stories that lend insight into how he forms his opinions of value!
Jean-Marie Caterina	Jean-Marie Caterina specializes in coaching and consulting. She is a multi-million dollar producer in a large real estate franchise, earned an advanced degree in social work (MSW) and completed a certification program in coaching – all factors allowing her to bring advanced skills and techniques to her coaching practice.