REFM is the premier financial modeling solutions provider for financial modeling, training and consulting for real estate transactions of all types. REFM is also the creator of Valuate, the next-generation web based software platform for property valuation and investment analysis. Valuate is used by tens of thousands of CRE professionals. REFM provides its customers with the advanced financial modeling knowledge, tools and skills they need to successfully model their transactions and present them with confidence to their stakeholders. REFM's educational training is offered through digital self study products and live training. REFM also provides private financial modeling consulting and auditing services. Based in Atlanta, REFM was founded by Bruce Kirsch in 2009. Mr. Kirsch is a recognized expert in and top instructor of Microsoft Excel-based financial modeling for real estate transactions. Through REFM, Kirsch has trained both new and experienced real estate professionals in financial modeling from a wide variety of real estate businesses, organizations and institutions, including private equity, development, brokerage, trade groups and government.