Jason Porterfield

2 weeks ago | southfloridaagentmagazine.com | Jason Porterfield

Compass has named Miltiadis Kastanis as director of new development sales for South Florida. The move represents a return for Kastanis, who launched his career at Compass in Miami Beach in 2014. He then spent several years as a top agent at Douglas Elliman, where he produced more than $300 million in total sales volume in Florida’s ultra-luxury sector since 2023 and was among the top 1% of agents companywide. “Returning to Compass is both a homecoming and an evolution,” Kastanis said.

2 weeks ago | atlantaagentmagazine.com | Jason Porterfield

Darren Bondy and Jennifer Gabriel have joined forces to launch a new partnership, Bondy Prestigious Properties Group, under Coldwell Banker Realty. Bondy has 25 years of experience in sales, management and customer service to go with 10 years in real estate. Gabriel’s background includes five years in real estate and 20 years in networking and relationship-building. The team has opened offices in Cumming and Jasper to serve buyers and sellers in the North Georgia market.

1 month ago | chicagoagentmagazine.com | Jason Porterfield

by Jason PorterfieldLoan officers are grappling with housing market gridlock, mortgage rate uncertainty and tech changes, such as AI. But with those challenges come opportunities. Inventory is a concern, but there are still clients with life changes that require a home purchase or refi. Rates remain elevated compared to the early 2020s, but more and more people are accepting the reality of today's rate environment and are ready to act.

Oct 6, 2024 | chicagoagentmagazine.com | Jason Porterfield

by Jason PorterfieldArtificial intelligence plays an ever-increasing role in modern business, and real estate is no exception. More and more, agents are leaning on AI to automate interaction with clients, write listing copy, stage homes digitally and even polish headshots and marketing materials. Laura Fitzpatrick of @properties Christie's International Real Estate in Wilmette was hesitant at first to try AI.

Jul 1, 2024 | chicagoagentmagazine.com | Jason Porterfield

The real estate industry is built on referrals and relationships. Chicagoland real estate agents reflect on those partnerships.