THE DIRECTORY

Linda Lang-Bankowski, Broker-Owner of The Real Estate Boutique, has specialized in REO, HUD, and trust-managed asset liquidation since 2004. She understands the urgency, compliance requirements, and detailed coordination these properties demand. Linda personally oversees every asset assigned, ensuring accurate status tracking and timely execution of all tasks—from initial inspections and occupancy verification to repair coordination, marketing, and closing. As a single point of contact, she delivers fast response times, clear communication, and precise reporting. Her hands-on approach and commitment to efficiency make her a trusted partner for asset managers seeking dependable, results-driven REO representation.

Angela Powell is an REO marketing specialist with over 25 years of distressed property experience and 32 years in related real estate fields. Co-owning the business with her husband, a disabled veteran, she provides full REO services including short sales, investor outreach, notary services, and bilingual support in English and Spanish. Angela serves as President of the Georgia Realtors local board and maintains long-standing relationships with Pemco, HUD, USDA, Xome, VRM, LRES, ATeam, and Selena. Her certifications include CDPE, Five Star REO, RDCPro, A-REO, MRP, C2EX, AHWD, and Diversity & Inclusion. She serves the South Georgia region.

Selling affordable homes across Washington since 2004, I specialize in pricing properties accurately for efficient, competitive sales. With more than two decades of experience, I know which repairs and maintenance issues need attention before home inspectors or appraisers arrive, helping ensure a smooth, successful transaction for every client.

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Hanna Ibrahim has been active in real estate since 2002 and earned his broker’s license in 2005. As manager of Century 21 Real Estate Alliance offices in Millbrae, San Carlos, and Tracy, he oversees commercial, residential, land, and business opportunity transactions. His expertise includes REOs, short sales, distressed properties, and fixer-uppers. Known for strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, Hanna has trained and managed real estate agents for more than two decades while helping clients achieve successful outcomes.

Angie Cortes is a privately woman-owned real estate agent, with 10+ years of experience in property sales, 8+ years in REO, and 25+ years of expertise as a branch manager/ML Analyst in PR, property valuation, CMA®, SFR® Expert. With effective sales execution, working alongside large local banks, investors, and asset managers throughout her career, Angie has established a reputation for achieving positive results. Since 2015, AC Real Estate PR has helped sellers and buyers meet their selling/buying goals. In 2016, she became a certified selling agent for most large commercial banks in PR, REO division. In 2017, she started working as an SA for HUD properties, and since 2021, she has been a Certified HUD Listing Broker.

David Bohning has been a full-time REALTOR® since 1986 and a state-certified residential appraiser since 1993. Specializing in REO and loss mitigation since 1998, he is experienced in BPOs, cash-for-keys negotiations, occupancy checks, short sales, and property preservation. A lifelong area resident, David combines local market knowledge with decades of expertise to deliver reliable asset management.

Frank D’Anna, owner of Statewide Premier Properties, brings 27 years of real estate and property services experience with offices in East Hampton, CT, and Sarasota, FL. He specializes in REO property management, preservation, and disposition for financial institutions, asset managers, and investors. His team provides inspections, maintenance, repair coordination, occupancy verification, and marketing support, ensuring every asset is protected, compliant, and market-ready. With proven systems for efficiency and communication, Statewide Premier Properties delivers timely updates, reliable execution, and strong value recovery. Frank’s commitment to integrity, precision, and client satisfaction has made his firm a trusted partner in the REO sector.

Elaine Johnson and her team have a wealth of experience in the real estate sector, encompassing expertise in managing REO properties, reverse mortgage defaults, short sales, and conventional properties. Their expertise spans three decades. She is experienced in all phases of tasking, from initial occupancy through eviction, to rehabbing, and all the way through contract to closing. All communications are professional and comprehensive, providing their asset managers with an excellent understanding of each property. Timely responses to asset managers and updated reports are routine. Their focus is on delivering exceptional service and responsiveness to all parties associated with each assignment.

Bob Thompson brings over 20 years of real estate experience, specializing in short sales, REO transactions, and personal development. Since 2008, he has helped hundreds of homeowners through short sales and has been a trusted REO listing agent since 2012. Bob shares industry insights through podcasts and forums and contributes to Legacy Group International Advisory Group and My Biz Coaches. As a certified Growth Coach, he mentors agents with a focus on sustainable success. After surviving two heart attacks and quadruple bypass surgery in 2018, Bob rebuilt his life and business—a journey he shares in his 2025 book on leadership and resilience.

Tesha Perry is the Broker and Owner of New Life Realty Group, LLC (DBA New Life Management & Consulting), licensed in Alabama and Georgia. She specializes in REO asset management, property valuations, and residential sales, delivering accurate, efficient, and results-driven service. Tesha partners with asset managers, lenders, and investors to provide timely BPOs, property inspections, marketing, and full-service disposition management. Proficient with RES.NET, Equator, Pyramid Platform, and Xome, she ensures seamless transactions and transparent communication. Known for her professionalism, integrity, and dedication, Tesha builds lasting partnerships while consistently achieving successful outcomes for clients across both states.

John Murray is one of the nation’s most accomplished real estate professionals, recognized for his leadership in REO, HUD asset management, and large‑scale distressed property disposition. As President of Key Realty, Inc., John has been ranked among the top individual real estate professionals and teams in the United States for nine consecutive years by RealTrends in The Wall Street Journal. Over his career, he has personally listed and sold more than 25,000 homes, giving him one of the most extensive track records in the REO industry. John’s expertise spans the full asset‑management lifecycle, including loss mitigation, servicing, outsourcing, valuations, compliance, and portfolio‑level strategy for private equity funds of up to $1.5 billion. He frequently partners with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to restore vacant properties, expand homeownership opportunities, and stabilize distressed communities He also serves on multiple real estate boards and has held leadership roles across numerous MLS committees, including governance, ethics, and policy. John is a recognized industry voice and his career remains guided by a commitment to neighborhood revitalization, equitable homeownership, and transformative REO solutions

David Siwy is an Associate Broker with Realty Mark Associates, licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. In real estate since 2007, he began as a loan officer before moving into residential sales, investments, and REO/foreclosure management. David provides asset managers and clients with strong negotiation skills, clear communication, and informed market insight. He holds an MBA from Temple University and a Business degree from Penn State, where he also taught negotiation courses. His advanced designations include ABR®, SRES®, MRP®, GREEN, e-PRO®, SFR®, AHWD®, BPOR®, CREPS, and RENE. He believes real estate is the best investment.

Gina Steger is the Owner and Broker Associate of EXIT Real Estate Property Solutions, bringing over 19 years of real estate experience and 11 years specializing in REO. Known for her professionalism, dedication, and client-first approach, Gina is committed to ensuring every transaction is handled with care and precision. She leads an exceptional, results-driven team recognized for delivering high-quality service and consistent results. Whether working with traditional buyers and sellers or managing complex REO assignments, Gina provides the dependable expertise, responsiveness, and personal commitment clients expect from a trusted real estate professional.

I entered the market as a full-time Realtor during the 2007–2008 foreclosure market, managing an average of 60 REO transactions annually and with over 700 total commercial and residential sales. Managing all systems portals for large companies including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, VA, ResNet, HSBC, and M&T Bank. Full REO services I have performed timely property preservation, Appraisals & BPO’s, Marketability Analysis, Creative Marketing Ideas, Analysis of sales As Is or As Repaired, Competitive analysis of Repairs, Lock Change Outs, Short Sales Specialist, Eviction Management, Relocation Assistance (Cash for Keys), Negotiation of the best offer to contract and property management, all with full communication in the best interest of my client. I look forward to serving you!

I've been involved in real estate and the default industry for over 30 years and partnered in one of the largest metro Detroit REO teams from 2003 through the end of the great recession and have worked with many banks, hedge funds, and NPL owners, including Caliber, Hudson Homes,Nationstar, Shellpoint, Bayview, VRM. I've been a landlord of my own several homes for 30 years and built a rental property management business as a way to help others avoid foreclosure and become profitable investors. We now manage a boutique rental portfolio of almost 200 properties. My valuation skills are excellent and have won tax tribunals and appeared as expert witness in courts. Additionally I spent 13 years working for the largest collection law firm in Michigan and know the legal process and court system well.

As a highly accomplished and assertive real estate broker serving Miami-Dade, Broward / Palm Beach Counties, Justin Knops is passionate about delivering resounding success for buyers, sellers, and investors of residential and commercial real estate properties. An acclaimed business leader in real estate, he is the President and CEO of Knops & Morgan Realty Corporation. Justin is driven by his ambition to make his clients' dreams come true and by the experience of building meaningful relationships. He has a knack for results and is committed to exceeding client expectations.