Agent News

Debbie Pawlowicz named Mainstreet Realtor of the Year

Pawlowicz is managing broker and owner of DPG Real Estate in Lisle. 

Gisela Attlan

“Be patient and stay consistent. Always be authentic.” — Gisela Attlan, Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers Chicago

Dior Real Estate affiliates with Century 21, becomes CENTURY 21 IMPACT

The South Chicago brokerage is led by Broker/Owner Tuwanna Dennis. 

Lori Bonarek

“Clients will notice if you are sincere.” — Lori Bonarek, Owner/Designated Managing Broker, Lori Bonarek Realty

Kim and Katie Group enters Naples, Florida, with Premier Sotheby’s affiliation

Founders Kim Marino and Katie Minott will work from Premier’s Broad Avenue office as they pursue a dual-market arrangement. 

Three Chicago real estate vets join Jameson Sotheby’s Lake Forest office

The agents, Edie Love, Nicole Fabiano and Elizabeth Jakaitis, together have almost 70 years of real estate experience. 

MRED, RMLS Alliance enter data-sharing partnership

The arrangement will provide agents and brokers access to listing and sold data covering almost all of Illinois.

Martina Trenchevski

“Build relationships, stay patient, be persistent, and always learn something new.” — Martina Trenchevski, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty, Hinsdale

Better Homes’ 2025 Home Trends Insights advises DIYers on the best ways to sell

The annual report surveyed agents in the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network to find out how they’re helping clients get their homes ready to list. 

NAR keeps Clear Cooperation but adds delayed-marketing option

The new policy allows sellers to put off marketing their properties for a period of time to be determined by their local MLSs. 

Keller Williams names Shanan Steere director of growth operations

The new director is the owner and CEO of the Shanan Steere Group in Olathe, Kansas, which is affiliated with KW Overland Park. 

Realtor survey points to expected increase in buyer traffic

The latest National Association of REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey found that 16% of respondents expect a year-over-year increase in buyer traffic in the next three months, compared to 13% a month earlier.

RE/MAX Premier Properties expands with new city offices

The Chicago real estate agency RE/MAX Collection Premier by Janice Corley is opening new offices in Hyde Park and Sandburg Village.

CAR panel features the women transforming Chicago real estate

“Meet the Women Transforming Chicago Real Estate” was the first of many panels at the CAR-sponsored conference Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate.

MoxiWorks acquires lead nurturing platform ActivePipe

Real estate technology platform MoxiWorks recently announced the acquisition of ActivePipe, a lead nurturing platform for real estate professionals.

Redfin: Homebuying demand reaches all-time high

The demand for housing in the U.S. has reached a new all-time high since 2017, a rare occurrence for this time of year when the market typically slows. According to a Redfin report, a recovering economy and all-time low mortgage rates are critical factors in the current market. 

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