ABOUT US
Hope Realty Institute of Delaware (HRID) is a real estate school dedicated to providing aspiring real estate agents the quality education they need to jumpstart their career in the real estate industry. We provide a course with certification that will enable them to acquire a pre-licensing requisite as the beginning process of their real estate journey. HRID embodies a culture of productivity and service, and our students have become one of the top producers in the field due to being a part of the HRID network which sets a higher standard of professionalism in the real estate industry. Our campus is positioned with great community involvement which is a fundamental part of who we are. What makes the HRID brand so special is that we live and breathe our trademark of always Exceeding Expectations, with the hope that our students become successful Real Estate Agents. This is true for HRID whether interacting with students, staff, agents, or partners. HRID educators are dedicated to serving our students and keeping their productivity at the forefront.
OUR EDUCATORS
COLLENA HOPE - DEAN
Collena Hope has been in the real estate business since 2007, obtaining her Brokers license in 2017. Throughout her career, she has held positions as Sales Associate, Real Estate Mentor, Top Agent, and Owner of her own Brokerage as the first African American female broker in Sussex County, and first African American Female Instructor in the State of Delaware. Collena is a broker in three states, Delaware, Maryland, and The State of Georgia! Collena has both taught and worked with hundreds of agents over the years.
INSTRUCTORS
Collena Hope - Sales Class
Collena Hope brings almost 21 years of extensive experience helping people buy and sell homes, negotiating short sales, property management, and investments. She opened her own Realty in 2017, a Delaware-based company, and will become one of the fastest-growing real estate companies. Her knowledge includes both residential and some commercial real estate, manufactured/mobile homes, and rentals. Her personal philosophy can be summed up in one simple phrase, “I believe success comes from knowing you have exceeded your client’s expectations.” “My client’s happiness with my service during the buying or selling of a home is of the utmost importance to me. I am not just a real estate Owner/Broker. I am the person who will be there to help you and your family in all aspects of home buying or selling. I will always strive to make the experience as stress-free as possible. Most importantly, I will deliver results that will surpass your expectations.” Collena is a native of Sussex County and familiar with all areas of Delaware, Maryland, and Georgia. She decided many years ago that she wanted to become a hands-on real estate agent and have the satisfaction of relationship-building with her clients. She loves spending time with her children, grandchildren, and her husband any chance she gets. She loves the outdoors, gardening, biking, basketball, decorating, crafts, and the beautiful Delaware Bay weather. Collena has the ability and resources to bring results to you and provide the excellent service and experience you deserve. Collena Hope further expanded her experiences into teaching in 2017 as an avenue to help others and allow them to deliver the same results as hers through The Hope Realty Institute of Delaware.
Mark Randolph - Math Class
Mark Randolph has worked as a mortgage professional for over 25 years. Mark uses most of the Real Estate Math taught in this course on a daily basis. He taught math courses and other related mortgage seminars for the past 20 years. He enjoys teaching the course to prospected and current REALTORS™. He is also a mortgage loan officer for over 25 years. In addition, he tries to breathe real-life mortgage and real estate experiences throughout the course. You may check out his real estate page on Facebook: REALTOR Advice “On the House”.
Roger L. Truemper - Law
Roger L. Truemper is an attorney in the law firm of Baird Mandalas Brockstedt, LLC practicing in the areas of commercial and business transactions, residential real estate, commercial litigation, leasing, landlord-tenant, land use, and land development. Roger received his B.S. degree from the University of Delaware in 1983 and his law degree, cum laude, from the Widener University School of Law in 1988. Roger is a frequent lecturer in real estate law seminars and has worked closely in advising local boards of realty and realty companies. Roger is an approved continuing education and licensed instructor through the Delaware Real Estate Commission. Roger is a member of the Pennsylvania and Delaware State Bar Associations serving as an active member in the Real and Personal Property Law Section of both associations. Roger is a past Chairman of the Real and Personal Property Section of the Delaware State Bar Association and has served on the Education Committee for the Delaware Real Estate Commission.