School Director

Bruce Elichman, Broker- Salesperson

School Director, Broker & Veteran
State of New Jersey Licensed Instructor #9799220
With over 28 years of experience as a business owner, and as a leading professional in the real estate industry for over 18 years, Bruce brings his seasoned management and marketing skills to the team. Bruce is a Licensed Real Estate Instructor for the State of New Jersey.

Bruce is a veteran not just in the industry, but for our country as well. He served in the US Army from 1968 -1970 with the Vietnam Combat Duty. He continues to stay involved and gives back to his community, holding numerous positions on various local boards.

Broker School Instructor

Francine Elmo Deming, Broker - Salesperson

CRS, GRI
State of New Jersey Licensed Instructor #8335144
Francine Deming has over 35+ years of real estate industry and management experience.  As a former branch manager, she has vast experience in the areas of branch management, coaching, business development, ethics, fair housing and marketing, all of which she shares with the agents who attend the highly successful Broker’s Course she has been teaching for the past 7 years at the Greater Bergen REALTORS® Center for Professional Development.

Francine said "It has been both a privilege and pleasure to impart my knowledge and practical experience to help these agents take their real estate business to the next level."  In this ever changing and challenging market, the school offers up- to- date tools and information to ensure the success of the students. 

Pre-Licensing School Instructors

Rhoda Moss-Latimer, Broker - Sales Representative

ABS, AHWD, SFR, CDPE, E-Pro, SRS, CIPS, RENE
State of New Jersey Licensed Instructor #0447004
Rhoda is a practicing REALTOR® and has built a successful real estate business since 2004. Along with being an active instructor since 2014, she is able to bring real world current experience to the classroom which enables students to grasp the concepts and ideas being taught. Rhoda's animated, humorous and engaging teaching style leaves students with the practical tools needed to take and pass their real estate classroom and state exam.
Prior to her real estate career, she held a leadership role for a major NYC financial firm as a project manager where she developed and implemented financial systems. Today, her practice is throughout northern NJ and she believes in coming from a place of contribution. Let’s take your career to the next level!

​Margaret “Margie” Lapadura, Broker - Salesperson

Commercial Broker Specialist
State of New Jersey Licensed Instructor #8439695
Margaret Lapadura – Broker Associate has been serving Northern NJ for over 25 years. She has in-depth experience in all facets of commercial real estate. Lapadura has proven success while working with state regulatory agencies, planning and zoning boards, financial institutions, attorneys and investors. Margaret is also a real estate instructor and director. She prides herself on being an expert in real estate law and education.

Trina Olivo - Real Estate Agent

ABR, AHWD, SFR, E-Pro, SRS, RENE
State of New Jersey Licensed Instructor #0121593
Trina Olivo, Yes-Casa Home Real Estate, has over 22 years of experience serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. With a keen sense of the local real estate climate, Trina is known for how she personalizes the process and efficiently guides her clients through the acquisition of primary residences, second homes, and investment properties. Students taking Trina’s courses not only benefit from her vast knowledge base in investment, multi-family, rentals, and residential properties but also her integrity, honesty, and professionalism. Trina believes in technologically savvy outreach and is interested in how new developments will impact the real estate industry in the years ahead.