About Us

**About Us - Philadelphia Real Estate Entrepreneur Academy (PREEA)**

At the Philadelphia Real Estate Entrepreneur Academy (PREEA), we're dedicated to empowering aspiring real estate professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in the industry. Our mission is to provide a strong educational foundation that not only enhances your real estate expertise but also fuels your entrepreneurial ambitions.

**Why PREEA?**

- **Comprehensive Pre-Licensing Courses**: We offer Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission-approved classes that prepare you with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the real estate field.

- **Cutting-Edge Continuing Education**: Our advanced continuing education and professional development programs keep you at the forefront of the ever-evolving real estate market.

- **Entrepreneurial Focus**: We help you transform your ideas into successful real estate ventures, guiding you from the initial concept to your first sale with our specialized entrepreneur classes.

- **Expert Instructors**: Our team consists of industry leaders with over a decade of diverse real estate experience, committed to helping you succeed and providing valuable insights to boost your career.

At PREEA, we believe in turning passion into achievement. Join us today to build the future you've always dreamed of in real estate!

Derrick Jackson

Derrick Jackson is licensed Pennsylvania Real estate broker. He received his Pennsylvania real estate Incense in 1999 and has practiced full time since that time. He has obtained various certifications including  Construction Management from Temple University, Default and Mortgage Foreclosure Specialist, and Certified Manager of Community Associations.  Derrick Jackson is a second generation real estate broker.

About Derrick Jackson

Candis J. Pressley

Candis Pressley has dedicated her entire adult life to every aspect of the real estate industry. She started her career, while in college, as a property manager of student and low-income housing. She worked her way up the ranks securing her sales and broker licenses. Currently, Candis single handedly manages a personal portfolio of more than 3 million square feet of real estate space, which includes multi-tenant housing.

About Candis J. Pressley

Darlene Meekins ,MBA

Darlene has over 20 years of business experience holding various positions, from computer software sales to an analyst to team lead overseeing contractors. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management with a concentration in Computer Science from PennWest California and an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from Saint Joseph’s University.  Upon completing her master’s degree in 2012, she took a risk to pursue her interest in Real Estate. She is currently a full-time licensed REALTOR and REALTIST.

About Darlene Meeknsi

Carlo L. Batts

Carlo L. Batts, MAI is the Principal of Rittenhouse Appraisals; a regional commercial real estate valuation firm based in Center City Philadelphia. Carlo has been appraising commercial real estate for over ten years and has been involved in the real estate industry for over twenty.

About Carlo L. Batts

Charles Nowicki

Chuck Nowicki, CLTP, NTP, has 40+ years of experience in the Title Industry, which includes title searches, residential and commercial settlements. He is currently an Associate in a Title Agency and also runs a real estate settlement company. Chuck has been very active with the Pennsylvania Land Title Association serving on numerous committees and chairing theProfessional Designation Committee. After earning the Professional Designation of "Certified Land Title Professional (CLTP)" by Pennsylvania Land Title Association (PLTA) he also earned the American Land Title Association's (ALTA) professional designation “National Title Professional (NTP)”. Currently Chuck serves on the PLTA’s Board of Directors as the 2019 - 2020 President.

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