How to break into the real estate business. May 22, 2025 2:00 PM ET.

The real estate industry is full of opportunities for those ready to take the first step. Whether you're considering a career change, looking for flexibility, or striving for financial independence, becoming a real estate professional could be the perfect move. 

Join Colibri Real Estate for an exclusive webinar where top industry experts Tina Lapp, Al Rosser, and Debbie Shields will guide you through the steps to earning your real estate license and launching a successful career. 

Why Attend? 

✅ Learn how to get your real estate license—step by step 

✅ Find out how to choose the right real estate school 

✅ Discover what brokerages look for in new agents 

✅ Understand startup costs and how to budget for success 

✅ Gain expert insights from seasoned real estate professionals 

Don't miss this opportunity to get expert advice and set yourself up for success in the real estate industry! 

Register Now to secure your spot! 

 

Meet the Speakers

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Tina Lapp

Moderator

Tina is President of Hondros College and has served in multiple capacities across all of our real estate schools across the country at Colibri Real Estate. With over 30 years of professional education experience in the real estate sector, Tina empowers aspiring and seasoned professionals to thrive in their careers. Tina has served as the Vice Chair of the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, Past President and Board member of the national Real Estate Educators Association and on the Education Committee for the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO).

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Adam Ashba

Presenter

Adam has over 18 years of experience in the real estate industry, and has lived in central Ohio for 20 years. With a background in finance, and a BSBA from Bowling Green State University, Adam decided to showcase his talent and open Ashmont Realty, a premier real estate company founded in Columbus, OH. As a leader in the industry he is an instructor at the prestigious Hondros College. He has four wonderful children and loves spending his free time on the water! Adam’s list of achievements include: Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Broker, Angie’s List Award for Superior Service winner for Real Estate and Best of Columbus 2015 and 2016.

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Debbie Shields

Presenter

Debbie started her real estate career 40 years ago and became an instructor in 2005 at the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business in Scottsdale.  Debbie became inspired to become a better instructor, and she earned her Distinguished Real Estate Instructors Designation in early 2022.  "I always want to be better today than I was yesterday and even better tomorrow than I was today" ...so how do I achieve this goal, through constant and higher education on a daily basis." 

Debbie has been involved in Leadership and was elected the 2016 President of the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors after serving as board of Director for 9 previous years.  She accepted the appointment as the 2019 Vice-Chair of the National Association of Realtors Professional Standards Forum and then became the 2020 Chair. 

Debbie has earned several Designations throughout her career through the National Association of Realtors beginning with Graduate Realtors Institute, Certified Residential Specialist, Certified Residential Brokerage, Resort and Second Property Specialist, Military Relocation Professional, Pricing Strategy Advisor, Accreted Buyer Representative and Distinguished Real Estate Instructor. 

After learning of her husbands' health issues, Debbie founded Shields Regal Realty in 2000 and is leading the Company today.