Those who can do it well, teach it even better.
Betty Samples
Betty Samples is the Director and Lead Instructor of Listing Leaders MVP School, where her mission is to make real estate education practical, empowering, and actually useful.
Before entering real estate, Betty was a certified secondary English teacher, building a strong foundation in clear instruction, critical thinking, and student-centered learning. Today, she is a licensed real estate agent and the Director of Operations for Listing Leaders MVPs.
Working daily inside real estate transactions and brokerage operations, Betty brings real-world insight into every class. Her teaching style blends structure, clarity, and practical application so students leave confident and prepared to succeed.
Michael Elkmann
Michael Elkmann is a licensed real estate instructor and full-time REALTOR® who brings over a decade of adult teaching experience to the classroom.
His clear, structured approach helps students understand complex material with confidence as they prepare for the state licensing exam. Michael focuses on making difficult concepts simple, building ethical and capable future professionals, and creating a supportive, organized learning environment. He incorporates real-world insights to help students connect exam topics to practical scenarios they may encounter in the field.
Michael is deeply committed to student success and aims to give every future agent the clarity and confidence they need to start their real estate career strong.
Doris Gaffin
Doris Gaffin is a licensed real estate instructor and full-time REALTOR® who brings experience, dedication, and high energy into the classroom. She is passionate about helping aspiring real estate professionals build the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed.
Doris goes beyond simply teaching the material you need to pass your real estate exam. Drawing from her real-world experience as an active REALTOR®, she provides practical insight, relatable examples, and valuable advice about what it really takes to launch a career in real estate. From getting started to building momentum and staying successful in a constantly changing industry, Doris is committed to preparing her students not just to pass the test—but to keep moving forward in the business.