Gold Coast News - Gold Coast Schools Florida's Leader in Professional Education Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:58:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 Launching a New Real Estate Career? Enroll in In-Person Real Estate Classes in West Orlando! https://goldcoastschools.com/news/gold-coast-schools-new-campus-location-opens-west-orlando-2025/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:05:39 +0000 https://goldcoastschools.com/?p=52373 If you’re thinking about earning your Florida real estate license, there’s fantastic news! Gold Coast Schools, Florida’s leading real estate education provider, has expanded its presence with a new campus […]

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If you’re thinking about earning your Florida real estate license, there’s fantastic news! Gold Coast Schools, Florida’s leading real estate education provider, has expanded its presence with a new campus offering in-person real estate classes in West Orlando. Whether you’re new to real estate or an experienced professional looking to enhance your knowledge, Gold Coast Schools makes it easier than ever to achieve your career goals.

Earn Your Florida Real Estate License with Confidence

At our new real estate school in West Orlando, we provide comprehensive, high-quality educational courses designed to prepare you thoroughly for your Florida real estate license exam. Our curriculum, delivered by experienced industry professionals, ensures you not only pass your exam but enter the industry ready to succeed.

Why Choose In-Person Real Estate Classes in West Orlando?

Gold Coast’s real estate course in West Orlando offers numerous benefits for anyone pursuing their Florida real estate license:

  • Interactive Environment: Face-to-face interaction helps reinforce learning, enabling immediate feedback and in-depth discussions.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect directly with local professionals, brokers, and peers, building valuable relationships that last well beyond the classroom.
  • Access to Expert Instructors: Gold Coast Schools instructors are industry experts who provide real-world insights and personalized guidance to help you thrive.

Prefer a virtual option? Gold Coast Schools also offers convenient livestream and online courses, providing flexible options tailored to your schedule and learning style.

Perfect for Brokers, REALTORS®, and Aspiring Agents

The West Orlando campus caters to all levels of real estate professionals:

  • Newcomers: Jumpstart your career with comprehensive pre-license courses designed to prepare you thoroughly for the Florida state exam.
  • Current Real Estate Agents and Brokers: Expand your skillset and stay competitive with continuing education courses, industry updates, and advanced training.
  • Real Estate Industry Professionals: Strengthen your network and collaborate with peers through specialized courses that keep you ahead of market trends.

Convenient Location for West Orlando Residents

Situated strategically at 2101 Park Center Dr. Ste 190, Orlando, FL 32835, the new campus provides convenient access to residents and professionals across the greater Orlando area, from Winter Garden to Ocoee, Dr. Phillips, and beyond. Accessibility means less commuting and more time to focus on what matters—building your real estate career.

Gold Coast Schools has additional campuses in the following areas:

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Trusted Florida Real Estate School

Gold Coast Schools boasts decades of excellence in real estate education, trusted by thousands of successful Florida real estate professionals. At the West Orlando campus, you’ll benefit from:

  • Proven instructors with extensive industry experience.
  • Comprehensive, Florida Real Estate Commission-approved curriculum.
  • A supportive environment dedicated to your professional growth.

Get Started Today!

Ready to start your real estate journey or advance your existing career? Don’t wait—register now for in-person real estate classes in West Orlando and take the first step toward achieving your goals in the dynamic Florida real estate market.

For more information or to enroll, contact our enrollment specialists today at 800-732-9140!


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Gold Coast Schools Alumni, Sasha Valdes, Named Finalist for Real Estate Rookie of the Year Program https://goldcoastschools.com/news/valdes-rookie-of-the-year/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:56:41 +0000 https://goldcoastschools.com/?p=45509 Gold Coast Schools alumni Sasha Valdes was recently named a RISMedia Rookie of the Year award finalist. Valdes was a new mom living in Colorado when she visited a friend […]

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Gold Coast Schools alumni Sasha Valdes was recently named a RISMedia Rookie of the Year award finalist. Valdes was a new mom living in Colorado when she visited a friend in South Florida who was ecstatic about his real estate career. Valdes was working in an industry that didn’t excite her at the time. After that visit, she decided to leave her current job, move to the East Coast, and throw all her energy into a career in real estate.

RISMedia’s Rookie of the Year Program

The Rookie of the Year program aims to recognize real estate agents who are new to the field but have already made remarkable strides. Nominees for the Real Estate Rookie of the Year award were evaluated based on their 2023 sales volume and transaction data, commitment to professional education, technological skills, and community engagement. This marks the program’s third year, and 25 regional finalists were announced.

“We are delighted to again partner with RISMedia to recognize new agents who have demonstrated they are thriving in their careers and, as such, making a difference in their communities and in their profession,” said Jennifer Dixson Hoff, Colibri Real Estate’s General Manager, Professional Portfolio and Partnerships.

Why Valdes Was Drawn to Real Estate

While living in Colorado, Valdes had a newborn and a child less than a year old. It had been a difficult time for the young mom, both financially and emotionally.

“Postpartum had hit me like a train wreck, and I was just really grasping onto any little bit of light that I could find,” Valdes said.

After seeing how happy a friend was working in the Florida real estate industry, her family decided to make a change. It was then that Valdes began researching Florida real estate schools.

Valdes’ Experience With Gold Coast Schools

Valdes was still living in Colorado when she found Gold Coast Schools’ online prelicensing program. She purchased and completed the program in Colorado while caring for two babies.

“Gold Coast Schools was awesome!” Vales said. “It was so easy. I took the exam, and I passed it on the first try. So, thank you, Gold Coast! They did a phenomenal job with training.”

Valdes moved to Florida in February, passed her real estate exam in March, and was fully licensed and placed at a real estate brokerage by April.

“I took off running,” Valdes said.

She visited her local Gold Coast campus after moving to Florida.

“Gold Coast is a phenomenal company, and they’re phenomenal in person. When I went to visit them and told them I got certified online, they greeted me with the biggest, warmest smile, as if I had been walking through their doors day in and day out,” Valdes said.

Valdes’ Life as a Real Estate Agent

Although getting started wasn’t easy, Valdes found she was well-suited for the career. “It’s great that I get to be in an industry and get paid to do what I’m naturally very good at — helping people find solutions,” she said.

Valdes was also good at finding a solution to succeed in her new career.

“Many people said to drop $1,000, $2,000, $5,000 dollars in advertising, and you’ll be fine. I didn’t have that. But what I do have is people skills. I have the time, and I have the dedication.”

Valdes is now an open house specialist. She teaches open house techniques at a regional level in South Florida, which was a great honor for the new agent.

“In a few months, you can build a very substantial business,” Valdes said. “I really look forward to being a shining star for other moms who are looking at a career change and believe that they can make something beautiful happen. I just want to be that example of perseverance, God’s grace, belief, and self-love. It takes a lot of love to come out of places, find new beginnings, and not be completely scared. Truly, just know that you are enough to start over whenever you want in life. And real estate can be a wonderful new beginning,” she said.

Valdes currently works for Keller Williams Realty in Florida.

To All the Moms Out There Considering a Real Estate Career

Valdes offers these words of encouragement to young moms considering a career switch to real estate.

“I want you all to know this – you can do it if you believe you can do it. If you are looking for a career in real estate and you believe in yourself, you are one hundred percent capable of doing it and doing it with grace,” Valdes said.

Visit the Gold Coast Schools’ website to learn more about Florida real estate prelicensing packages. Like Valdes, you can become a real estate agent in Florida in just a few months.

“If you do believe that this is something that you’re called for, I highly suggest you give it a shot and really lean in on yourself,” Valdes said. “You’ve got this.”

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