Husband Battles To Protect Nation, Wife Battles For Homes For Military Families
August 6th, 2005 - The Real Estate Apprentice™ Foundation announced today that two Coldwell Banker® agents: Priscilla Whiteside and Teresa Brooks, are among the Top 1% of Semi-Final applicants (6 of 30) chosen to compete for the Real Estate Apprentice Grant Award for Season II (Jan-June, 05). Both Whiteside and Brooks represent a company, which was founded in 1906 on a commitment to professionalism and customer service that remains the core of American business philosophy today.
“During times of war, American women have a long history of doing their part in the homeland to preserve the family and what is dear. There is no more cherished icon in the eyes of military personnel than to return from the dangers and rigor of battle to a warm loving home and a caring family” said Deputy Executive Director Dr. Martin Oliver. “Both Priscilla and Teresa demonstrated in their essays, ideals, and work history that they have the ability and fortitude to make the dream of homeownership a reality for families in our great country” added Oliver.
Priscilla Whiteside is married to Brian Whiteside a U.S. Navy F18 pilot. Priscilla was introduced to military life with its frequent transfers and military-as-a-family atmosphere, which engenders deep bonds and friendships due to, shared experiences and goals. “While my husband was serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, I completed my MBA. My Master’s Thesis project was a blueprint for the creation of a non-profit organization to assist military families” she said. Born in Central California, the fifth of five children, Priscilla grew up in the real estate business. Her father enjoyed a forty-year career as top seller of high-end properties in Fresno, and taught Priscilla by example the qualities needed for success in business and in life. “He is a local legend, known for being knowledgeable, scrupulously honest, energetic and generous. I try daily to live up to his standards” she said.
Mrs. Whiteside earned a BA in Communications and after graduation was appointed by Governor Wilson as a staffer in the Central Valley district office. “I helped put together a bipartisan legislative council "Team Fresno" to overlook Central Valley affairs” said Priscilla. She also served as California Youth Coordinator for the Dole/Kemp Campaign and is also a permanent fund-raising project for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Priscilla passed her State and National Exams May 19th, 2005 and started working full time for Coldwell Banker® Best Realty, in Ridgecrest, California in June.
Teresa Brooks who received her real estate education training through Howard Perry & Walston Real Estate School, a RealtyU® Affiliate in Raleigh, North Carolina, passed her State and National Exams March 11th, 2005. Teresa who is a full time agent for Coldwell Banker® Howard Perry & Walston in Durham, North Carolina, has already listed three homes and sold an impressive eight homes. Teresa graduated from ECPI College of Technology and has eight years of business experience with IBM. After taking two years off to raise her son, Teresa decided to get into real estate. Realizing that her true desire is to own a company, she plans to open her own company by June 2006.
The Real Estate Apprentice Foundation reported that the total grant applications received during Season II were 3,593. From that group the top 5% (171 applicants) were selected to move to the second round. Whiteside and Brooks representing Round 3, will advance to review by The Real Estate Grant Foundation Judge’s http://www.realestateapprentice.com/judges.cfm final stage for examination. From that group 10 applicants will become Finalists. The evaluation of the applicants’ essays and background was based on communication and salesmanship skills, entrepreneurial spirit, uniqueness and integrity.
The Real Estate Apprentice™ Foundation awards 20 bi-annual grants totaling $250,000 per year. Two Grand Prize Grants are valued at approximately $75,000 each and eighteen Finalists grants are valued at $5,000 each. The Apprentice mission is to assist newly licensed real estate agents entering the industry in overcoming the fears and obstacles associated with beginning a new career and to facilitate the development of top producing sales people by providing quality guidance, products and services to expedite a successful fast track to profitability. Grants awarded do not require any form of repayment.
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More about the Real Estate Apprentice™ Foundation
The Real Estate Apprentice™ Foundation is a non-profit venture that provides 20 bi-annual grants, totaling $250,000 every year. Grants are sponsored by various leading real estate companies, service providers and industry leaders including: First American Corporation – The nation’s leading provider of business information: Hobbs/Herder Advertising and Design – A household name in real estate agent corporate identity and branding; Thomson Learning – A global publisher of books in real estate, law, tax and accounting; Success Strategies Institute – A premier real estate coaching company; McLean International – A respected real estate organizational structure business systems implementation company; RealtyU® the nation’s largest network of Real Estate Schools; iSucceed the nation’s largest online real estate mentoring service; CourseDates.com – a course scheduling service; The CyberSpace Society – The 1st name in online conventions and cyber information and RIS Media and Broker Agent News, both highly respected names in real estate news reporting. Companies interested in becoming sponsors should contact Dr. Martin Oliver at Dr.Oliver@ReApprentice.com. For more information visit www.RealEstateApprentice.com
About Coldwell Banker
Since 1906, the Coldwell Banker® organization has been a premier provider of full-service real estate. In 2004, Franchise Times magazine's prestigious Top 200 issue ranked Coldwell Banker number one in real estate and number eight among all franchisors. Additionally, the Coldwell Banker organization received the "Highest Overall Satisfaction For Repeat Home Buyers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms" from the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction StudySM. The study was based on responses from 4,977 home buyers and sellers. The study was conducted for Cendant Corporation by J.D. Power and Associates. The Coldwell Banker system has more than 3,800 residential and commercial real estate offices and 121,400 Sales Associates in 28 countries and territories. The Coldwell Banker system is a leader in the industry in residential real estate, and in niche markets such as resort, new homes and luxury properties through its Coldwell Banker Previews International® division. It is a pioneer in consumer services with its Coldwell Banker Concierge® Service Program and award-winning Web site, www.coldwellbanker.com. Coldwell Banker Mortgage is one of the largest telephone/web based lenders in the country and the Coldwell Banker Commercial® network is an industry leader in providing commercial real estate solutions that serve the needs of tenants, landlords, sellers and buyers in the leasing, acquisition, disposition and management of all property types. Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD). © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Each office is independently owned and operated except for offices owned and operated by NRT Incorporated.
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