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[Learn More   ](https://realtorparty.realtor/member-consumer/rpma) WHO WE ARE [ Our Mission Learn about NWMAR's goals and commitment to excellence. ](https://northwestmetrorealtors.com/about-us) [ Leadership Team Meet the leaders guiding our organization. ](https://northwestmetrorealtors.com/our-team/officers) CONTACT US [ Staff Directory Connect with our team for assistance. ](https://northwestmetrorealtors.com/our-team/staff) [ Office Information Find our office location, hours, and contact information. ](https://northwestmetrorealtors.com/contact) [ Member Directory Connect with REALTOR® members throughout the association. ](https://northwestmetrorealtors.com/contact/realtors)   Back About Us WHO WE ARE [ Our Mission ](https://northwestmetrorealtors.com/about-us) [ Leadership Team ](https://northwestmetrorealtors.com/our-team/officers) CONTACT US [ Staff Directory ](https://northwestmetrorealtors.com/our-team/staff) [ Office Information ](https://northwestmetrorealtors.com/contact) [ Member Directory ](https://northwestmetrorealtors.com/contact/realtors) # Sales April 24 Day Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM EST | ## About Event Many people find success, happiness and financial security in a rewarding real estate industry career. The Georgia Institute of Real Estate has been providing outstanding industry education longer than any real estate school in Georgia. The first-time examinee passing rate of the GIRE students continues to be among the highest in Georgia. For more information, click here. ### Speaker ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/Placeholder_view_vector.svg/1280px-Placeholder_view_vector.svg.png) #### Karen Loftus, GRI, SRS, ABR Karen Loftus holds a BS in secondary education from Mansfield University. After moving South, she obtained her real estate license in 1985 and earned her associate broker’s license in 1994. Karen is a Certified Residential Appraiser, a licensed instructor for the Georgia Real Estate Commission and teaches sales and broker pre-license classes as well as pre-license appraisal. She has also served as a director for both her local board and GAR since 1991. Karen has chaired and served on many GAR committees including the GRI Board of Governors and was the GRI Dean in 2007. She was selected as the Gwinnett County REALTOR® of the Year in 1995 and was the NAMAR candidate for GAR REALTOR® of the Year in 1995 and 2005. Karen received the GAR President’s Award in 2005. She is a graduate of the 2008 GAR Leadership Academy.  Most recently (2021), Karen received the Robert R. 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