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  • General Education, Background & Credentials"
    Michelle's commitment to continuing education has meant nearly 2 decades collecting knowledge & experience in not only the field of Real Estate, but also personal & community development. She helms a successful Real Estate team Cottingham RE, a reputable Real Estate CE School, High Learning CE & consulting/education organization, The House of Emme. ETC> ETV ETC> ETC> ETC> ETC> ETC> REAL ESTATE CERTIFICATIONS/DESIGNATIONS 2003 Original Arizona Real Estate Salesperson License2009 Returning Arizona Real Estate Salesperson License 2009 SFR (Short Sale Foreclosure Resource Designation-NAR) 2010 CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) 2010 Selling Power by Tom Ferry for RE/Max 2011 CIAS (Certified Investor Agent Specialist) 2015 CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert) 2015 Certified Arizona Real Estate Continuing and Pre-Licensure Instructor 2017 CMRS (Certified Military Residential Specialist) 2017 Arizona Real Estate Broker License Obtained 2021 e-PRO (NAR Designation) 2022 In Progress rCRMS- Realtor® Certified Risk Management Specialist, AAR 2022 GRI-Graduate Realtor® Institute NAR- AAR 2022 In Progress SRS-Seller Representative Specialist, NAR-Real Estate Business Institute 2022 In Progress ABR- Accredited Buyers Representative, NAR-REBAC-AAR REAL ESTATE AWARDS/RECOGNITION 2003 Rookie Production Award, ZipRealty 2016 HomeSmart Diamond Club 2017 North&Co. Top Producer 2017 SAAR Young Professionals 40 Under 40 (Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors®) 2018 North&Co. Top Producer 2018 SAAR Young Professionals 40 Under 40 (Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors®) 2020 PHOENIX Magazine Top 50 Agents 2020 Top Production Recognition RealtyONEGroup COMMUNITY & EDUCATION 2020 Right Use Of Power Core Curriculum Graduate 2021 Right Use of Power Teacher Training Graduate & Teachers Guild Member 2021 Decolonized Non-Violent Communication 2022-2024 In Progress Modern Matriarchal Studies, Academy HAGIA 2020-2021 Paradise Gardens Neighborhood Association, Elected President of Board 2021-2023 Planned Parenthood of AZ, Board Member & Committee Member SALES/MANAGEMENT 2004 Joe Stumpf By Referral Only Graduate & Coaching 2010 Craig Proctor Coaching 2014 B-School Graduate 2015 Brian Buffini Peak Producers Certified Coach 2018 Ninja Selling Graduate
  • Activism & Community Engagement
    2020 Right Use Of Power Core Curriculum Graduate 2021 Right Use of Power Teacher Training Graduate & Teachers Guild Member 2021 Decolonized Non-Violent Communication 2022-2024 In Progress Modern Matriarchal Studies, Academy HAGIA 2020-2021 Paradise Gardens Neighborhood Association, Elected President of Board 2021-2023 Planned Parenthood of AZ, Board Member & Committee Member
  • Real Estate Industry Background & Credentials
    Born and raised in Long Beach, California Michelle’s career launched in 2000 at her Aunt’s Real Estate and Mortgage Brokerage. A start in lending in an administrative role, transformed into a loan processor turned loan officer. In 2003 she became a Realtor® in the state of Arizona. In the recession she was on a nationally recognized short sale team, later an award-winning individual Salesperson at HomeSmart where she simultaneously served as Manager Of Agent Development, creating their signature mentorship and training program. Prior to joining ROG, Michelle held a dual role as a Salesperson for and the Managing Broker of an up-and-coming boutique brokerage, NORTH&CO. Michelle's excitement for the technical facets of the trade and passion for professionalism play out in her work as a C.E. Instructor certified by the AZ Department of Real Estate. Her holistic, confident, and educational approach to her work with clientele, peers & affiliates places the values of deep compassion, community, relationship, and enthusiasm while serving at the forefront of daily living for herself and her team, TheHouseOfEmme. Based in the mid-century modern community of Paradise Gardens, South of Shea in North Phoenix where she lives with her partner, Chris, and 3 children, Jaager, Dresden & Lux, Michelle is proud to serve her community as a Real Estate professional. REAL ESTATE CERTIFICATIONS/DESIGNATIONS 2003 Original Arizona Real Estate Salesperson License2009 Returning Arizona Real Estate Salesperson License 2009 SFR (Short Sale Foreclosure Resource Designation-NAR) 2010 CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) 2010 Selling Power by Tom Ferry for RE/Max 2011 CIAS (Certified Investor Agent Specialist) 2015 CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert) 2015 Certified Arizona Real Estate Continuing and Pre-Licensure Instructor 2017 CMRS (Certified Military Residential Specialist) 2017 Arizona Real Estate Broker License Obtained 2021 e-PRO (NAR Designation) 2022 In Progress rCRMS- Realtor® Certified Risk Management Specialist, AAR 2022 GRI-Graduate Realtor® Institute NAR- AAR 2022 In Progress SRS-Seller Representative Specialist, NAR-Real Estate Business Institute 2022 In Progress ABR- Accredited Buyers Representative, NAR-REBAC-AAR REAL ESTATE AWARDS/RECOGNITION 2003 Rookie Production Award, ZipRealty 2016 HomeSmart Diamond Club 2017 North&Co. Top Producer 2017 SAAR Young Professionals 40 Under 40 (Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors®) 2018 North&Co. Top Producer 2018 SAAR Young Professionals 40 Under 40 (Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors®) 2020 PHOENIX Magazine Top 50 Agents 2020 Top Production Recognition RealtyONEGroup
  • Corporate Training & Leadership
    SALES/MANAGEMENT 2004 Joe Stumpf By Referral Only Graduate & Coaching 2010 Craig Proctor Coaching 2014 B-School Graduate 2015 Brian Buffini Peak Producers Certified Coach 2018 Ninja Selling Graduate
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