First Team sheds Christie’s affiliation, names new CEO

The largest privately held brokerage in the state of California has decided to separate from Christie’s International Real Estate, launch a rebrand and promote former COO Michele Harrington to CEO, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading

What Moves Her brings ‘Balance Blueprint’ campaign to industry

Amidst an industry in turmoil, the real estate female empowerment and advocacy organization has launched a new campaign to “spur action on behalf of women in real estate.” Continue reading

Christie’s International Real Estate launches affiliate in Park City

The luxury network’s new office in the state of Utah will help provide crucial referrals to clients in feeder markets where Christie’s has an existing presence, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading

Corcoran affiliate Magri Properties to open 2nd office in Verona

Known as the “City of Love,” Verona is a popular destination for native Italians and international buyers alike, and conveniently neighbors Corcoran Magri Properties’ existing office in Lake Garda. Continue reading

Compass’ luxe magazine ‘Curated’ now available in 25 private airports

The luxury magazine with a distribution of about 35,000 will now be accessible to ultra-high-net-worth clients flying through select private airports in the U.S., the brokerage told Inman exclusively. Continue reading

Christie’s International Real Estate welcomes Austin affiliate

The new affiliate is owned and operated by Jerry Mooty, Jr., with Romeo Manzanilla serving as COO and broker of record. The location builds upon Christie’s existing presence in the Texas markets of Dallas and Houston. Continue reading

Chris Lim steps down as Christie’s president as co-presidents named

Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck, vets of Christie’s and @properties, will take up Lim’s former role as co-presidents. Nidhal Charfi, formerly of Compass, is also joining as vice president of affiliate expansion, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading

Lux CEO, former fashionista joins Christie’s International Real Estate

Luxury agent Shelton Wilder, CEO of the Shelton Wilder Group, joins Aaron Kirman at AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate after closing $150 million in sales volume in 2022. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers adds 9 shops with SoCal partnership

Through the agreement with Dilbeck Real Estate, Dilbeck offices will adopt the E&V name and license partner Paul Benson will gain a new ownership stake in the business, Inman has exclusively learned. Continue reading

Timothy Di Prizito joins AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate

The former GM of Joyce Rey’s team at Coldwell Banker said he is ready to spread his wings and likes what he sees when it comes to Aaron Kirman’s success in growing his team, Di Prizito exclusively told Inman. Continue reading