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

The Federation of Exchange Accommodators recognized the industry veteran for his advocacy for the popular real estate investment tax law provision. 

Young received the award for her advocacy work in Pennsylvania supporting Alliance initiatives and LGBTQ+ rights.

The agents were ranked in the association’s annual Top 250 Latino Agents Report. 

The local organization recognized the Realtors as future leaders of Chicago-area real estate. 

Rate has been named the “Best Mortgage Lender” of June 2025 by Fortune for its “smooth online mortgage experience,” including its innovative digital tools and array of loan options. 

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

Brint is an agent with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate in Highland Park.

The list includes 206 originators from Guaranteed Rate in the top dollar volume category, and 220 originators in the most loans closed rankings. 

Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer Matt Silver has received the organization’s Political Involvement Award, recognizing his political and grassroots achievements.

The Swanepoel Power 200, or SP 200, annual ranking of the most-powerful and influential leaders in residential real estate has been released.

Charles Rutenberg Realty was one of 35 real estate brokerage firms in the U.S. recognized for “extraordinary customer service” in the 2021 QE Awards and was one of the top five large firms — and the only one in Chicagoland — to be named.

Chicago Agent was recognized for “Broker as Politician: How Involved Agents Transform Communities and Their Business,” a cover story written for Chicago Agent magazine by Jason Porterfield.