The seven new members of the MLS’s board of managers include five real estate brokers and two association executives. 

The brokers brought four other Dream Town team members with them. 

The former vice president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Chicago is joining the brokerage after its recent acquisition of five Compass offices in the North Shore. 

Cumins will serve as team lead of Cummins Advisors at Baird & Warner. 

Ramsey founded The Noir Row Collective, a specialized consulting firm focused on hospitality and mixed-use developments in Chicago and Detroit. 

The stock-swap deal will bring Anywhere’s brands, including Better Homes and Gardens, CENTURY 21, Coldwell Banker and Sotheby’s International, under the Compass umbrella. 

The annual survey finds most Realtors pay at least $50 a month for work technology, despite a majority feeling satisfied with the tech provided by their brokerages.

Tatiana Reed will be working from Keller Williams’ new Bronzeville location on East 47th Street.

In the last year, Andrews obtained her real estate license in Florida, where she spends winters working at Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate. 

Lee’smarket coverage spans not only the city of Chicago but also select northern and western suburbs. 

These five offices will operate under RE/MAX’s luxury division, The RE/MAX Collection.

“Go in understanding that this is your business. Own it!” — Camille Harris, Broker, Coldwell Banker Realty, Oak Lawn

“Be yourself, and wear what makes you feel confident. Trends come and go, but when your style feels authentic to you, it always looks good. Don’t be afraid to experiment, but don’t force it, either.” Idallys Corral, Realtor, Compass – Lincoln Park

NAR’s report — which surveyed nearly 5,000 Realtor members — also found that the typical agent took on 10 transactions in 2024, the same as a year prior.

“Get a mentor right away and get a coach for your mindset AND real estate!” — Kathy Cordova, Realtor, eXp Realty, Northbrook

“Be consistent, work hard, be kind, and stay humble.” — Kari Wilson, Team Leader, Real Broker, Naperville and Bartlett