– Our Expert Trainers –
Tami Simms, Lead Trainer
Tami Simms is the Lead Trainer for the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and co-hosts the "Estate of Mind" podcast. She provides valuable content through webinars and presentation material to help members remain relevant in the ever-changing luxury real estate market. In addition to being a 22+ year seasoned real estate professional in St. Petersburg, Florida, Tami is a well-respected panel moderator and speaker at real estate conferences nationwide. Her background in advertising and luxury resort concierge services provides her with real insights on reaching and serving the luxury consumer.
Bill Hensley
Bill has been a licensed broker in California for more than 25 years. Before becoming a full-time broker, trainer, and coach, Bill was an officer and supersonic jet instructor pilot in the United States Air Force, where success or failure was measured in inches while traveling more than 500 miles per hour. He is a published author of top-selling leadership books, including The Pilot: Learning Leadership, that are sold in more than 17 countries. He now spends the majority of his time bringing the lessons and insights from all of his past leadership experiences to national and international audiences.
Kofi Nartey
A leading authority on luxury real estate, Kofi Nartey is the go-to broker for celebrities, prominent sports figures, and affluent clientele around the globe. The leader of Globl Real Estate and Development, a private real estate firm with billions of dollars in sales, Kofi has more than 18 years of experience representing elite buyers and sellers of distinguished properties. His unique skills in this high-touch niche have made him a sought-after correspondent on luxury real estate for more than 100 national television and print media outlets. He is a regular featured agent on HGTV's Selling LA and has made numerous appearances on Million Dollar Listing, and author of the best-selling book Sellebrity: How to Build a Successful Sports & Entertainment Based Business.
Laura Heigl
Laura Heigl is a Century 21 Fine Homes and Estates Luxury Ambassador, a multiple award winner in the Century 21 system, and a GUILD Elite Member of The Institute. She is thrilled to lead a Top Ten Team in the US in the and Top 20 in the global Century 21 system. Laura has made the Indianapolis metro area her home for nearly 35 years and has worked in real estate for more than 20 years. She is thrilled to receive rave reviews from clients as she works hard to curate an exceptional client experience. Laura’s background is rich in marketing and strong negotiation, and she is known as a kind collaborator and partner in her real estate practice. She is attuned to the unique needs in the luxury market, and her professionalism creates winning real estate transactions.
Sarah Gunnip
A trusted name in Dallas-Fort Worth real estate, Sarah Gunnip brings over 25 years of local market insight and a refined, client-focused approach to every transaction. A consistent Century 21 CENTURION® award recipient and 2024 DOUBLE CENTURION® honoree, Sarah ranks among the top-performing agents nationwide. She holds distinguished designations including Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), and Century 21 Fine Homes and Estates Luxury Ambassador. Known for her warm, strategic approach, Sarah combines expert negotiation, market knowledge, and personalized service to deliver exceptional results. Her business, built on repeat clients and referrals, is a testament to the trust and value she brings to every luxury experience.
Sherri Anne Green
Sherri Anne is a Global Luxury Ambassador and an award-winning REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty having earned the prestigious International President's Elite Award being recognized in the 3% of agents world-wide. Sherri Anne is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) and has received GUILD Elite™ recognition for sale achievements at or above $2M. In 2022, she was invited into REALM™. Sherri Anne brings a background of marketing, communications, contract management, and negotiations to work with clients. Using her unique suite of skills and background, she creates a vision for each client—a vision on how to price, promote, and negotiate on her clients’ behalf.
