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United Real Estate DC Metro Region 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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LaTanya Drayton

MD Principal Broker

LaTanya Drayton MD Principal Broker

With more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, LaTanya is a highly respected Principal Broker proudly serving Maryland. She has built her career on integrity, professionalism, and a passion for helping real estate professionals thrive.

As Principal Broker, LaTanya provides strong leadership, compliance oversight, and strategic direction to ensure agents have the resources and guidance they need to succeed. She is deeply committed to fostering a collaborative culture where agents feel supported, empowered, and positioned for long-term growth.

Her extensive industry knowledge, attention to detail, and dedication to excellence have earned her a reputation as a trusted leader. LaTanya understands the challenges agents face in today’s market and works tirelessly to provide tools, training, and mentorship that help them reach their full potential.

When she’s not focused on growing the brokerage, LaTanya enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

For agents seeking a brokerage where leadership is hands-on, supportive, and truly invested in their success, LaTanya sets the standard.


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Zhanneta Nekrich

Regional VP for VA, MD and DC, Principal Broker

Zhanneta Nekrich Regional VP for VA, MD and DC, Principal Broker

Zhanneta is an accomplished veteran of the real estate industry and a strong advocate for her agents’ success. She began her real estate career as a residential sales agent in 2004 and  quickly became a national top producer, ranking among the top 1% of residential real estate professionals in North America.

In 2008, Zhanneta launched a successful sales team covering D.C., Maryland and Virginia. She obtained her Associate Brokers license in 2013 and served in executive leadership roles with Long & Foster in Northern Virginia. Zhanneta’s focus is to develop, train, attract and lead by example. She excels at delivering collaborative agent training and enrichment programs and teaches Ethics at the North Virginia Association of Realtors where she received the organization’s 2018 Code of Ethics Award.

She is there for her clients and agents; and provides guidance with care and attention. 

Originally from Russia, Zhanneta holds a degree in Music from Glinka College in Ukraine where she studied music theory and classical piano. For fun and when the job allows, she likes traveling, exploring cultures and countries, visiting museums, hiking, fine dining, skiing, scuba diving and more.