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Real Expands Michigan Footprint as Jim Shaffer and 172-Agent Brokerage Good Company Join Through Private Label Program
MIAMI, January 13, 2026--Real expands Michigan footprint as Jim Shaffer and 172-agent brokerage Good Company join through Private Label program.
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