Agent News

NSBAR, NICAR name Realtors of the year

The recipients are Ethan Nagar with REMAX American Dream and Myra Nimchaiyong with Century 21 SGR Commercial. 

Jose Alarcon joins Realty of America

The agent has been in real estate for five years. 

Anna-Maria Skakodub leaves Coldwell Banker for KOMAR

In her three years in real estate, Skakodub has closed almost 100 transactions. 

Harthside Realtors joins Century 21

The brokerage is now doing business as CENTURY 21 Harthside Realtors. 

Luxe Group leaves RE/MAX Legends, goes independent

The Hinsdale-based brokerage was founded by mother-daughter team Mimi Luna and Aminah Yassin. 

@properties Christie’s International Real Estate names Jim Barcelona VP of brokerage services

The firm also named Mike Long and Kevin Rynes vice presidents of brokerage services for its Naperville, Lake Forest, Downers Grove and Elmhurst offices. 

JSIR adds seven agents to City Hub, Winnetka offices

The new agents come from @properties, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago and Compass. 

Joe Nicastro becomes partner at Vesta Preferred

Nicastro has been in real estate for five years, with the last two at Vesta.

Jack Weisberg joins BHHS Chicago’s Glenview office

A Northbrook resident, Weisberg closed on almost $7.5 million in sales in 2025. 

Gina Lepore, Paolo Ancona form the Luxe Signature Group

The duo is the top producing team at Coldwell Banker’s St. Charles office. 

NAR issues first Annual Report

The report covers the progress the organization has made toward its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. 

Joanne DeSanctis Kirk joins JSIR’s Chicago City Hub office

The former Dream Town agent has more than 10 years working in real estate. 

Natasha O’Connor to lead Coldwell Banker’s Glenbrook, Lake Forest offices

The real estate veteran served as a managing broker for @properties Christie’s International Real Estate for 10 years. 

@properties Christie’s International promotes Paul Blackburn to EVP, expands VPs’ office coverage

Vice President of Brokerage Services Paul Blackburn was promoted to executive vice president of agent development and culture. 

Average buyer’s agent commission jumps in Q3

The average commission was up from a recent low in third quarter 2024 that followed the NAR settlement. 

Beven Hanna joins JSIR’s Evanston office

The North Shore agent was previously affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. 

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