Linda Kody, CBR, LMC of Kody & Company, North Andover has been named the recipient of the 2009 MAR Real Estate Educator of the Year.

Established in 2003 and presented annually, the Real Estate Educator of the Year award recognizes REALTORS® for their voluntary contributions and participation in activities that promote the professional development and career advancement of fellow real estate practitioners. Selection of the award recipient is made by the MAR Educator of the Year Award Committee.

Linda Kody is a state-certified continuing education real estate instructor and has been an instructor for the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®’ Loss Mitigation Certification course since its inception in 2008. She has taught continuing education courses for the Northeast Association of REALTORS® (NEAR) and at the annual MAR Conference & Tradeshow.

She was a speaker at the Federal Reserve Bank’s HOPE Now event at Gillette Stadium in 2008 and presented a program on foreclosures and short sales to the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials. She has also taught several courses on real estate at Northern Essex Community College. Frequently quoted in the media, Kody is an active member of the NEAR, where she has served on the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors and has received her Association's REALTOR® of the Year , Educator of the Year and Distinguished Service Awards.