Annette Akey Panzek - Real Estate Trainer & Licensed Instructor

01/14/2026

Thinking about a career in Real Estate? It starts by taking the required prelicense courses. More information can be found by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://www.cod.edu/academics/continuing-education/career-professional-training/business/real-estate/
To register, contact Continuing Education at (630) 942-2208 or visit:
https://selfserv.cod.edu/Student/InstantEnrollment

09/11/2025

📢 Realtors®, mark your calendars for 9/26!

September is Realtor® Safety Month, and we’re hosting a powerful, hands-on Self Defense Seminar designed just for real estate professionals.

🗓 Friday, September 26
🕘 9:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Lions Panzek Martial Arts, Winfield, IL
💲 $20 (includes refreshments!)

Learn practical skills to stay safe on the job, including:
✅ Using everyday objects to defend yourself
✅ Escaping handcuffs, zip ties, rope, & duct tape
✅ Hands-on techniques you can use immediately

Don’t miss this empowering and potentially life-saving session. Spots are limited—reserve yours today! Use the QR code below to register or call 630-797-6698

08/30/2025

IL Broker licensees licensed on or after 11/1/2023 if you still need to take your 45-hour Post-License class here is a chance to take it with College of DuPage cod.edu/real-estate
You don't need to live in-district to take the course. The price is the same no matter where you live.

08/13/2025

Real Estate Broker Prelicense Classes start in less than 2 weeks. There is still time to sign up. Whether you are looking to get your license or just learn a lot about real estate, this is the course for you. Hybrid style with one day in class and the other via Zoom. You are sure to learn everything you need to pass the state exam. Use the QR Code to learn more or call to sign up today!
https://www.cod.edu/academics/continuing-education/career-professional-training/business/real-estate/

07/02/2025

06/15/2025

I received a huge honor being awarded Educator of the Year by the Association of Illinois Real Estate Educators. I join many educators that I have looked up to for years. Being a real estate instructor is one of my great joys in life.

Congratulations to one of Mainstreet’s own Educator and Board Member Annette Panzek on being awarded Educator of the Year by the Association of Illinois Real Estate Educators!

05/31/2025

College of DuPage updates to the pre-license & post-license courses are ready to be submitted. They are even better than they were before! Looking forward to helping students learn the most they can so they can be the best out there!
BTW: Summer semester starts 6/2. There's still time to sign up

The real estate curriculum at College of DuPage meets the needs of students that would like to begin a career in the real estate industry. The curriculum includes courses mandated by the State of Illinois that prepare students to take the exams for obtaining either a real estate broker license or a....

05/05/2025

I am honored to be named one of the Outstanding Faculty Members for College of DuPage 2024-2025

Outstanding faculty members are distinguished by a combination of qualities and actions. These faculty members typically possess expertise in their field through engaging teaching methods and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions and e...

03/07/2025

Find out what you don't know about the different loans that are available. Learn how to compute qualifying ratios and how taxes, insurance, & association fees can drastically change what a buyer qualifies for. Register at: https://trarealtors.net/eventdetails/25FI1170/