Instructors
Experienced, Helpful, Passionate. These Are Your Instructors.
We are proud of our instructors and the expertise they bring into the classroom every day. We believe they are what sets us apart and makes us different. In addition to their experience in all real estate fields, their passion for helping others reach their potential is what brought them to Chicago Real Estate Institute. With their guidance, you will be able to pass the State Exam on your first try.
Oliver Stone
Head Instructor
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Josh Orlan
Instructor
Joshua Orlan joined the Chicago Real Estate Institute in 2020, bringing with him decades of valuable experience as a licensed real estate and mortgage broker. Josh is passionate about the industry as well as teaching, and hopes to inspire the next generation of real estate professionals with his friendly teaching style and far-reaching knowledge.
Anais Fowler
Instructor
Anais Fowler, a knowledgeable and passionate Real Estate Broker, Mortgage Loan Originator, and Pre-license Instructor. With her expertise in “all things real estate,” Anais has been an asset to the industry since 2017. Throughout her career, she has held various positions such as Property Manager, Director of Leasing, Real Estate Broker, and MLO, making her a well-rounded professional in the field. Anais’s passion for real estate and finance, combined with her wealth of knowledge, makes her a sought-after instructor for pre-license courses.
Keith Lacey
Instructor
With over 30 years of experience in real estate and entrepreneurship, Keith brings a deep, real-world understanding of business to the classroom. His career spans residential and commercial sales, leasing, property management, restaurant development and ownership, and the operation of a home improvement and remodeling company, as well as partnerships in several other ventures. This diverse background allows him to connect industry theory with practical application, giving students insight into how real estate works both in practice and behind the scenes. As a licensed real estate instructor, Keith is dedicated to providing clear guidance, real-life examples, and the foundational skills students need to thrive and build lasting careers in the real estate industry.