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United Real Estate DTW Experts is part of the largest fully integrated network of real estate and auction professionals in the nation. The company has been an innovator in real estate marketing since 1925. Our Management team knows the needs of agents in urban and metropolitan markets. We address those needs by providing powerful marketing programs along with technology-based services that are unique to the industry.

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Deshonna Igwenagha

President & Broker of Record

Deshonna Igwenagha President & Broker of Record

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Deshonna Igwenagha is the President and Broker of Record of United DTW Experts and a proud Detroit native with a deep-rooted commitment to the city and the communities it serves. With hundreds of successfully closed real estate transactions across multiple markets, Deshonna brings proven experience, strategic insight and steady leadership to her Agents.

Recognizing early on that Detroit needed a brokerage built by someone who truly understands the city, Deshonna founded United DTW  Experts with a clear vision: to create an Agent-first brokerage grounded in local knowledge, operational excellence and long-term sustainability. Her leadership reflects a deep understanding of Detroit’s neighborhoods, market dynamics and the opportunities unique to the region.

Deshonna is passionate about empowering Agents to build strong personal brands while protecting and maximizing their income. She believes in leadership that supports, educates and equips Agents to grow—without micromanagement or unnecessary financial burdens. Her approach emphasizes transparency, accountability and professional development.

Under her leadership, United DTW Experts continues to focus on scalable growth, ethical standards and a culture of collaboration creating an environment where Agents are positioned to succeed and clients are served with integrity and confidence.

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Chamikia Akindoju

Chief Operating Officer | Operating Partner

Chamikia Akindoju Chief Operating Officer | Operating Partner

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Chamikia Akindoju serves as Chief Operating Officer and Operating Partner at United DTW, where she leads the firm’s operational strategy, infrastructure, and execution. She is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, internal systems, process alignment, and organizational performance across the brokerage.

With a strong background in operations and execution, Chamikia focuses on building scalable systems that support agents, leadership, and long-term growth. She works closely with executive leadership to translate vision into practical workflows, clear accountability, and consistent operational standards.

Known for her decisive and structured leadership style, Chamikia brings clarity, discipline, and strategic oversight to complex, fast-moving environments. Her approach emphasizes operational excellence, compliance alignment, and sustainable growth ensuring United DTW operates efficiently while remaining positioned for expansion.

As an operating partner, she contributes both executive leadership and an ownership mindset, helping guide the brokerage’s internal structure, performance culture, and operational maturity.