Published July 28, 2025
Lifelong Learning in Real Estate: My Commitment to Excellence

In today’s ever-evolving real estate market, staying informed isn’t just a benefit it’s a responsibility. Over the past several years, I’ve committed myself to ongoing education to ensure that I can serve my clients with the highest level of expertise, ethics, and innovation.
From negotiating contracts to leveraging social media, from navigating VA financing to teaching future agents my continuing education spans a wide array of subjects, all designed to make me a better advisor, advocate, and negotiator for you.
📌 Highlights of My Real Estate Education:
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Licensed Real Estate Broker Associate & Instructor in Florida
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Over 100 hours of CE credit completed between 2017–2024
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Certified in Core Law, Business Ethics, and Teaching Techniques
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Trained in:
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Real estate investing & working with residential investors
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VA loan and military buyer transactions
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1031 tax-deferred exchanges
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Successfully selling new construction
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Analyzing commercial investment property
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Short sales, foreclosures, and HUD homes
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Affordable housing solutions
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Social media strategy for real estate
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Prospecting, qualifying buyers, presenting, and negotiating offers
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I’ve taken courses with industry-leading organizations like the Florida Association of Realtors®, Residential Real Estate Council, and others across live streams, workshops, and instructor-led trainings.
🧠Why This Matters to You
Anyone can claim to “know the market,” but few back it up with this level of professional development. My clients benefit from:
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Up-to-date legal knowledge
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Strategic marketing and negotiation skills
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The ability to guide complex transactions, including investor deals and new construction
Whether you're buying your first home, upsizing, downsizing, or investing, I’m prepared to guide you with confidence and facts.
📩 If you’re looking for a real estate professional who invests as much in their education as you are in your home, let’s connect. Ongoing Real Estate Training | Sheyla Rivera, Jacksonville FL 904-330-4544