Contents

Cover Story

During a merger or acquisition, managing brokers field a lot of questions from agents, including “what will happen to us?” and “what will happen to you?” With more mergers and acquisitions likely to come in the future, read our cover story to prepare yourself for what could happen to you. Read More!

Also…

• Find out how five top managing brokers got to where they are today

Editor’s Note

• Acquired Tastes

National News

• Eight Reasons Housing is Recovering
• U.S. Home Prices Rise Modestly in the First Quarter
• CoreLogic Sues Redfin Over Home Price Tool
• The 4 Most Prominent Arguments Against Syndication

Local News

• 10 Things You Should Know About NAR’s $1.45 Million Purchase

By The Numbers

• Which Brokerage Recruited The Most Agents?

Agent Snapshot

• Jenny Jin, Managing Broker, Jin’s Group Corporation, LTD Chicago

Improving Your Business

• Make Money When Old Meets Young

The Scene

• Hunter’s Fairway Sotheby’s International Realty Second Office Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
• MSI’s LinkedIn for Business Professionals Seminar
• Millie Rosenbloom’s Book Launch Party
• Exit Strategy Realty Client Appreciation Party

My Style

• Mike Popowcer, Managing Broker, Prudential Starck, Realtors Palatine