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Ross Real Estate Academy

727-776-8730

  • Home
  • Register
  • About
  • Contact
  • Careers
  • Courses
    • Sales Associate Pre-Lic
    • Sales Associate Post Lic
    • Pre Lic Estate Exam Prep
    • Broker Pre-License
    • 72-Hour Post-License
    • 14hr Continuing Education
    • 28 Hr Reactivation
    • Other Courses
  • FAQ

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Enhance Your Education, Increase Your Income, Real Estate School

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We make learning about real estate a breeze! Register now with one of our online real estate courses.

What We Offer

Welcome to Ross Real Estate Academy

 

Florida's Trusted Real Estate School

Educating Tomorrow's Real Estate Professionals Today.

Whether you're earning your first Florida real estate license or advancing your career as a broker, Ross Real Estate Academy provides state-approved education, expert instruction, and flexible learning options to help you succeed.

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Florida Real Estate Education You Can Trust

At Ross Real Estate Academy, we are committed to helping aspiring and experienced real estate professionals achieve their career goals through high-quality, Florida-approved education. Whether you're earning your first real estate license, advancing to a broker license, or completing your continuing education requirements, our expert instructors are here to guide you every step of the way.

We offer a comprehensive selection of Florida state-approved real estate courses, including:

  • Sales Associate Pre-Licensing (63-Hour Course) 
  • Florida Real Estate Exam Preparation 
  • Sales Associate Post-Licensing (45-Hour Course) 
  • Broker Pre-Licensing 
  • Broker Post-Licensing 
  • Continuing Education 
  • Real Estate Investment Courses 
  • Property Management Courses 


Our flexible online real estate courses allow you to learn at your own pace from anywhere while meeting all Florida licensing requirements.

Our experienced instructors and dedicated support team are passionate about student success. We provide the knowledge, resources, and personalized guidance you need to confidently pass the Florida real estate licensing exam and build a successful career in the real estate industry.


To ensure you receive the highest quality education, our courses are built using industry-leading materials from Dearborn Real Estate Education, one of the nation's most trusted real estate publishers. For decades, Dearborn has helped educate millions of real estate professionals and remains a recognized leader in real estate training and licensing education.


At Ross Real Estate Academy, your success is our priority. We look forward to helping you take the next step toward a rewarding career in Florida real estate.

Get To Know Your Educators

SUSAN CAROLYN ROSS

 As a Real Estate Broker and Broker Instructor, I'm qualified to help you with ALL your real estate needs.   I have 20 years in banking industry as a Senior Underwriter and 12 years of Real Estate.  


I'm a Licensed Loan Officer, helping buyers obtaning their financing needs. 

As a real Estate Instructor I enjoy Teaching, I currently hold classes in Spanish for the Pre-sales associate, post licensing, Lic. Broker and Investment Class.


Lic. Real Estate Instructor - ZH1003496

ROSS REAL ESTATE ACADEMY - ZH1002699

Lic. Real Estate Broker - BK3283805

INVESTMENT REALTY - CQ104204

Lic. Mortgage Loan Officer - NMLS 1975230

Ease Mortgage

Title Insurance Agent - W610122

GreenLeaf Title, LLC- FL1432





OLIVIA PAPIN

State-Certified Instructor & Tampa Bay Broker Associate

Olivia is a highly qualified and State-Certified Florida Real Estate Instructor and Broker dedicated to professionalizing the next generation of top-tier agents. As a born-and-raised Floridian right here in the Tampa Bay area, Olivia offers a rare combination of deep local market intelligence and instructional authority. With a robust 9-year career in high-volume residential real estate, Olivia brings current, localized market knowledge directly into the classroom. This expertise is built on proven success, including 160+ transactions and over $36 million in sales volume, ensuring students are taught only the most current, effective, and results-driven strategies relevant to the Florida market. Olivia's instructional approach is defined by practical pedagogy, focusing on utilizing real-world case studies and transactional simulations to seamlessly bridge the gap between textbook theory and closing table reality. For three years, Olivia formalized this expertise by leading a structured agent mentorship program, directly guiding new licensees through their critical first-year challenges. Furthermore, Olivia incorporates an extensive 16-year background in customer service to provide vital training in ethical client relations, advanced negotiation techniques, and professional communication—the essential soft skills for long-term career success in any community.

BARBARA SCHMAL

State-Certified Instructor & Broker Associate

Barbara Schmal is a Florida-licensed Real Estate Broker Associate and Real Estate Instructor  with more than 35 years of industry experience. She began her real estate career in 1990, serving  clients in Indiana and Illinois before relocating to Florida in 1998. Barbara specializes in  residential, condominium, waterfront, luxury, investment, and vacation properties throughout the  Tampa Bay area and Gulf Beaches. 


As a licensed instructor, Barbara has taught Florida sales associate pre-licensing, post-licensing,  broker, and continuing education courses. Her teaching experience includes working with Bob  Hogue School of Real Estate and Tampa School of Real Estate, as well as operating her own real  estate training school. She enjoys making complex topics understandable by connecting course  material to real-world situations.


 Barbara holds the GRI, ABR, SRS, RSPS, and PSA professional designations and certifications.  She also holds a Florida Community Association Manager license and has extensive knowledge  of condominium operations, budgets, reserve funding, inspections, Florida condominium laws,  contracts, negotiations, and professional standards.  Having worked through many different real estate markets, Barbara brings practical knowledge,  patience, and a sense of humor to the classroom. She understands that students come from  different backgrounds and may feel overwhelmed when beginning a new career. Her goal is to  create a welcoming learning environment and give students the knowledge and confidence they  need to succeed.  

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Sales Associate

Real Estate Post-Licensing

Real Estate Broker

Complete 63 Hour classroom delivered or OnLine pre-sales associate license using  The Nation’s Largest Real Estate Training and Content Solution Provider by Dearborn

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Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Post-Licensing

Real Estate Broker

Complete 72 Hour classroom delivered or OnLine broker license using the Nation's Largest Real Estate Training and Content Solution Provider by Dearborn. You can also find this online real estate courses to complete any of you realtor course desire and enhanced your career using our resources and the real estate school.

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Real Estate Post-Licensing

Real Estate Post-Licensing

Real Estate Post-Licensing

 Complete your post-licensing requirements with the education you need to be successful in your new career. Your new career in real estate is an investment, so support it with education that will give you the skills and knowledge you need to continue your career with confidence. 

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