Why Us

Unlock Your Real Estate Future with the Philadelphia Real Estate Entrepreneur Academy
(PREEA)!
Ready to jumpstart your real estate career? At PREEA, we provide the ultimate foundation to
boost your real estate knowledge and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit.
Why Choose PREEA?
● Comprehensive Pre-Licensing Classes: Dive into our Pennsylvania Real Estate
Commission-approved courses designed to equip you with essential real estate
knowledge and skills.
● Cutting-Edge Continuing Education: Stay ahead in the competitive real estate market
with our advanced continuing education and professional development classes.
● Entrepreneurial Excellence: Transform your ideas into successful ventures with our
exclusive entrepreneur classes. From concept to first sale, we guide you every step of
the way.
● Expert Instructors: Learn from industry leaders with over a decade of diverse real
estate experience. Our instructors are dedicated to your success and offer insights that
can make a real difference.
Take the first step towards a thriving real estate career with PREEA. Join us and turn your
passion into achievement!
Enroll today and build the future you've always dreamed about!

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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