Training and education is vital to success in the real estate business. That is why we at Coldwell Banker J. Wesley Dowling & Associates take a true hands-on, real world approach to training that combines our own in-house instruction with that of 'Coldwell Banker University'; the industry leader in agent training.

Whether you are an experienced agent or just starting out, you will find our approach to training teaches you everything you need to know to build your business and how to stay abreast of the latest trends. At Coldwell Banker J. Wesley Dowling & Associates, you receive the following training:

• FastStart Class – Coldwell Banker’s premier real estate sales training – taught online
• Continuing Education Core Courses
• Ongoing classes on such topics as Technology, Contracts and Agency, Basic Real Estate Practices, Listing Strategies and practices, Buyer counseling, Market Trends and statistics, Home Warranty, Financing, and Technical Skills
• National, Regional, State and Local Conferences and Meetings
• Coldwell Banker University, www.cbu.com, with a comprehensive catalogue of courses taken online and available 24 hours 7 days a week
• Relocation Training
• Professional Development and Training at weekly meetings
• CB Net: Coldwell Banker nationwide exclusive intranet network with comprehensive industry information
• Nationally recognized speakers on topics such as personal marketing, email marketing, listing presentations, negotiating and changing trends in the real estate industry.

Ron Hutchison, ALC, CRB, CRS, GRI, CCPS, CRRS, ABR, CBU, SRES, Career Development Consultant for Coldwell Banker J. Wesley Dowling & Associates is a certified trainer for Coldwell Banker University and a certified instructor in continuing education for the State of Louisiana. Because of his real estate training experience, Ron Hutchison develops the curricula for our education program. Coldwell Banker J. Wesley Dowling & Associates also underwrites for our associates a good portion of the tuition for advanced designations.