About Us

About Leap EDU

Now more than ever, real estate brokerages need professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and in-depth education about a wide range of critical issues. But real estate schools have remained stuck in the past, with outmoded models that make it difficult for today’s students to access the courses they need with their fast-moving, tech-connected lifestyles.

Leap EDU has reinvented real estate education – taking advantage of today’s advanced online tools and technology and a diverse and innovative curriculum to create the industry’s first high-tech 21st Century real estate university.

Here are some of the ways our programs stand out from the pack:

Classes that meet your busy schedule

Choose either a morning or evening schedule depending on the month that it’s offered. Depending on the payment package you choose, you can complete as little as 20 business days or up to one calendar from the day you attended your first session.

A full array of the most sought-after courses

Leap EDU is the only non-association in New York State approved to offer the wide range of prestigious designations and certifications offered by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). We also offer our exclusive Green EDU Solar Specialist Designation, which trains students on the ins and outs of buying and selling homes with solar systems.

Learn with the power of technology

We're built for today's hyper-connected world, with a proprietary app for easy online course registration and progress tracking, available ebooks for our courses, and digital exams.

Career guidance and job placement

We support our students' long-term success with comprehensive career guidance and job placement services. We work with top brokerages throughout New York State and can help you find a place to work that fits your skills and preferences.

Our Instructors

Christina Mathieson

Creative Business Strategist, NAR Ever Green Award Recipient 2019,
Licensed Real Estate Instructor

Christina Mathieson is a results-oriented business strategist and lifelong entrepreneur who proudly encourages those around her to dream big and motivated by an unwavering social responsibility. Christina is a Realtor who utilizes her business expertise in the marketing and pricing of residential real estate with a specialty in high-performing and solar-powered homes, She is proud to be a part of the team of educators at Leap EDU and to continue to develop the Green EDU programs for real estate professionals as well as community education programs. Christina’s “Becoming A Solar Specialist” program is the first of its kind to educate on residential solar power and energy efficiency and how these upgrades affect a real estate transaction.

Christina has been awarded NAR’s 2019 Ever Green Award, was inducted into Long Island Business News’s “Top 50 Women In Business” Class of 2018 and again in 2020, is a certified LEED Green Associate and a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Coach and Trainer. She holds a NYS Private Career School Teacher license in electrical technology, a NYS Department of State Real Estate Technical Instructor license, a NYS Real Estate Salesperson license and is a certified NAR Green Designee and Instructor and holds a NAR Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification. In 2019 Christina was appointed to the Suffolk County Women’s Advisory Commission by her Legislator, Kevin McCaffrey, to advise on legislative issues regarding women and families in Suffolk County. In addition, Christina is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council is proud to support Long Island-based non-profit, PinkTie.org,

When she’s not engaged professionally, Christina devotes her time and spirit to her family: children Robert, Sam, Elizabeth and Lauren and grandchildren Katie, Michael and Ella.

Charles Greco

Home Island South until selling to Signature Premier Properties in May of 2018.

Over my career I have instructed and facilitated training sessions for the 75-hour NYS licensing course. Behavioral Event Interviewing, Diversity and Sexual Harassment workshops.

I consider success to be more than earning a commission;

As I’ve had had buyers decide to buy out of New York State that later have called me to help sell a family members home that equals success.
I have had agents outside of my area ask me to assist them with their buyers, that equals success.
I have had potential sellers end up selling to a family member and receiving compensation just because, that equals success.
I’ve had many clients refer new clients, that equals success.

I take this profession seriously and have continued my education to enhance my abilities to serve.

Certifications:

E-Pro: The e-PRO® certification program is designed to teach real estate professionals the technology skills they need to serve today’s increasingly connected consumers.

CBR: Certified Buyers Representative: The NEGOTIATING and MARKETING techniques taught in the CBR program are what many agents feel sets the CBR trained agent a step ahead of their competition. The competent CBR agent gives their clients’ the confidence that they have purchased the home or real estate of their choice on the best terms available and at the best price possible.

Lily J. Lee

Lily J. Lee is a dynamic visionary with an unstoppable, never quit attitude. She has a commitment to excellence, coupled with strong ethical principles. Lily’s extensive background of over 25 years specializing in Real Estate began her career by appraising residential properties, before working at Douglas Elliman and Lee & Associates in Residential and Commercial sales, respectively. As a NYS Certified Instructor, she has empowered thousands of students to excel with continued growth through education. As an educator, she is a strong advocate and believer that applied knowledge is power. As a life scholar, she is focused on learning and all that encompasses excellence and professionalism. She is Founder & CEO of NY Real Estate Society, a premier network within the Facebook platform, which functions as a forum to promote real estate business through listings and shared meaningful content relevant to the real estate industry. https://bit.ly/2Sbc1pA Lily graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. degree in Psychology, minoring in English Honors, and subsequently earned a M.S. degree in Organizational Leadership. She is a twice published #1 bestseller author, contributing in May, 2012 to the anthology, “Women Living Consciously”, and in the sequel “Journey to Joy” in June, 2013. Her motto is “Live life to the fullest, authentically, and empower others to achieve their greatest success”.

Become An Instructor

Leap EDU welcomes the opportunity to for successful brokers and agents to explore the possibility of becoming one of our instructors. We are always looking for new course ideas and talented speakers. We believe that teaching from experience provides our students with the best education. To apply, please fill out the form below or contact us at [email protected].