Charlene brings a unique blend of sales, marketing and consulting skills to the Center for Real Estate Studies As a former vice president of high tech companies, her experience in business, particularly in contract negotiation, as well as her technology skills, gives her a definite edge when it working with her clients and students.

Charlene has a passion for real estate and has purchased and renovated several properties. In 2009, she decided to pursue her interest full-time. After joining and then managing a local real estate franchise, she was recruited by Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty in 2012. Although Charlene has been instrumental in developing the online presence and courses for CRES, her main focus is still as a full time real estate broker. She is usually in the top 10% of all agents in terms of sales and the top 1% in terms of average listing and selling price.

She has experience in both residential and commercial real estate. She holds an undergraduate degree in Biology and an M.S. in Computer Science/Software Engineering.