About Real Estate Training Solutions
Real Estate Training Solutions, a VETAB Registered Training Organisation (RTO) was opened by Deborah Vassilacos and Sasha Boe in 2003 to meet an obvious need for quality vocational training in the Real Estate Industry. RETS prides itself on flexible training for busy real estate agents, while providing seven day support to agents, second to none.
We can provide training for people who want to learn more about Real Estate in general and for those people who want to further their career within the real estate industry.
Sasha Boe – Managing Director/ Director of Studies
Sasha brings to RETS extensive experience in the vocational training industry, online learning and Real Estate training.
Sasha left the real estate industry to pursue the vocational training industry, where she trained/assessed for some years before taking on a more senior management position in an RTO. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (Hons), Diploma of Training and Assessment, Certificate of Registration (Real Estate), Diploma of Business (Frontline Management) and she is currently working towards her Diploma of Quality Auditing.
Sasha has had extensive experience with e-learning, Learning Management Systems (LMS) and online learning. Her previous role as the Director of Studies in a large on-line training company, entailed comprehensive research of the online learning environment internationally. She has used this knowledge to provide RETS with a cutting edge LMS - the first real estate RTO to use this technology in Australia.
As well as guest speaking at online learning seminars, Sasha has consulted to other RTOs assisting them with their training systems and policies and running effective training organisation’s. She has assisted training companies to become RTOs and has over 12 years experience with the Australian Training system - ARF through to AQTF.
Sasha is currently (2010) the Chairperson of the NSW Property Financal Services Industry Training Advisory Body Real Estate Subcommittee (NSW PFSITAB), and a Director and Vice - Chair of the PFSITAB.
You will find Sasha at the backend of the business, managing RETS and the AQTF and assisting students and clients in a Director of Studies role.
Lisa Sykes - Training Co-ordinator
Lisa brings to RETS 18 years experience from a Managerial /Customer Service/Administration Coordination focussed background primarily in the entertainment industry. Her excellent customer service and organisational skills have assisted in her role as the Training Co-ordinator at RETS. If you are a potential or current student with any questions or queries relating to a course Lisa is the person to speak to.
Alan Doyle - Trainer/Assessor
Alan joined Real Estate Training Solutions having stepped down from the management and ownership of his own Sydney based real estate agency in 2009. After about 6 months off it was time to get back into things and help train and develop the skills of people within and entering the real estate industry.
He has a passion for doing real estate “the right way” and is determined to assist others to embrace this philosophy.
Having commenced his real estate career in 1987 as a residential salesman within a Gilmour & Sons franchise office, Alan went onto to purchase his own office in 1993. As a manager and owner of a rapidly growing Elders office Alan saw benefits to his business from having highly trained and qualified professionals working with him. The office developed to become market leaders of their district in both sales and property management. He has personally mentored and monitored staff during their traineeships as their employer over his 16 years in the business. Having undergone training himself in the vocational educational arena he is now able to view the training field from a “holistic” sense as a trainer and assessor with RETS. His experience and knowledge of real estate and training enables him to look at the wide and varied perspectives of both the areas combined.
Alan is a licensed real estate agent, accredited auctioneer and workplace trainer & assessor.
Gail Bokla - Trainer/Assessor
Gail comes to Real Estate Training Solutions with over 15 years experience in the Real Estate Industry.
She started in Real Estate with LJ Hooker attaining Captain Club status within 2 years. After this Gail joined Glenmore Park Realty where she stayed for 10 years, starting as Salesperson then moving up to Sales Manager & Licensee. This was a very busy & successful Real Estate agency where Gail was given the opportunity to oversee all areas of real estate agency practice.
Gail's qualifications include Licensed Real Estate Agent, Diploma in Property and Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.
Denise Stanley -Trainer/Assessor
Denise has been involved in the industry for many years, both as an investor, home owner, property manager, sales consultant, trainer and guest speaker. After a brief stint of retirement, returning to the industry was inevitable. The decision to return to the industry was not difficult, but in what capacity? Initiatially Denise accepted a position with University of New England Partnerships (UNEP) as Administrator in Real Estate but quickly took on other duties which included cross assessment and review and rewriting of the training material.
Denise completed her qualifications as a distance student to enable her to deliver training to others in what she calls 'real estate in plain english'.
After successfully completing her studies Denise was appointed as an Assessor and Trainer for UNE Partnerships. Denise has subsequently assisted over 150 students to achieve their qualification in both Certificate III and IV in Property (Real Estate) plus Licence and Certificate courses.
As an avid supporter of learning and acquiring the skills to perform real estate duties that comply with the legislation, Denise continues in her quest to educate through Real Estate Training Solutions (RETS). Her passion and enthusiastic style makes learning exciting and fun. Denise looks after both our NSW and QLD students.
Denise holds a Certificate IV in Property (Real Estate)PRD40101, a Diploma of Property (Real Estate) PRD50101 and a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training BSZ40198.
Yorgo Kaporis - Trainer/Assessor
Having worked for both the government and private sector, Yorgo Kaporis brings 18 years of real estate knowledge with him. He has worked in both sales and property management, but over the last few years has specialised in property management services, asset management and associated legislation. Yorgo is a Licensed Real Estate Agent and has worked for various real estate agencies throughout Australia including, Callagher Estate Agents, LJHooker City Residential, Elders Real Estate (West Lakes) and the First National Group.
His expertise and prowess in the real estate field compelled the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales to invite Yorgo to complete his Certificate IV in Workplace and Assessment, and become a qualified Workplace Assessor and Trainer. His reputation as a creative and exceptional trainer who thinks outside of the normal “Real Estate” square coupled with his ability to engage and stimulate his audience, has quickly spread throughout the real estate industry. In 2006, he was employed by LJ Hooker International Operations, Sydney as the Training Manager for LJ Hooker’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Yorgo returned to his love and passion for training as a contractor in August 2008. Yorgo has facilitated many courses throughout the years, including Skills Training, Continuing Professional Development, Certificate in Property Practice, Licensing, Communication, Strata, Commercial and Certificate IV in Real Estate (Property).
Deborah Mcgee - Trainer/Assessor
Deborah joined RETS after 17 years of successful experience gained in Residential Real Estate. Whilst Deborah commenced her career in real estate Property Management, her growing industry knowledge and exceptional people skills were quickly recognised as she advanced her career by accepting the role of real estate trainer for a Registered Training Organisation. After two years in this key training role working with trainees and conducting Licensing Assessments, Deborah took the challenge of a position in real estate sales, excited by the opportunity to accelerate her career through personal dedication and commitment.
Deborah’s enthusiasm and energy has seen her become an established high performer and whilst she remains working in the industry, her experience is now again being passed onto aspiring students entering the industry in her role as trainer and assessor at RETS for the Certificate of Registration course. Deborah holds and a Real Estate Agents Licence and a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training.
Lyn Boe – Financial Controller
Lyn has had extensive experience managing and owning small businesses. A hairdresser by trade Lyn actively owned, ran and managed her own hairdressing salon for over 5 years. Over the past 20 years she has assisted her husband in managing and running a busy family business. She brings to RETS a wealth of small business knowledge including human resource management, business processes and fantastic financial management skills.
Lyn works part time, but when she is in the office she does the work of 4 people! You will find Lyn assisting the Director of Studies with the financial systems.
Ramona Oldenmenger - Junior Administration
Ramona is RETS office junior, helping all staff with copying, filing, mailing and whatever else needs doing. She is responsible and hardworking and an asset to the RETS team. She is currently undertaking her Certificate III in Business with RETS.