Luxury forecast: What lies ahead for high-net-worth buyers in 2024

Recent luxury forecasts from Coldwell Banker and Christie’s International Real Estate show optimism in the market, and plenty of demand for new technology. Intel examines their findings. Continue reading

Illinois’ 3rd commission suit names @properties, champions buyers

A Chicago homeowner is the latest to allege NAR policies amounted to a conspiracy to keep commissions high for buyers; @properties vows to “vigorously defend” against the new lawsuit. Continue reading

Thad Wong: 2 is better than 1 when it comes to brokerage presidencies

Christie’s International Real Estate co-CEO Thad Wong and newly appointed co-President Natalie Hamrick revealed to Intel the strategic thinking behind its executive shakeup earlier this week. 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

What Sandra Bullock can teach real estate agents about winning clients

Crystal White, director of agent development at @properties, told Inman ahead of ICNY Jan. 24-26 that real estate pros need to know their business as well as A-list actors know their lines. Continue reading

@properties bolsters exec team with new hires and a promotion

Brent Dobsch joins the Chicago-based real estate brokerage as chief financial officer, Dana Bina was promoted to chief technology officer and Branden Lopez joins the firm as director of legal. Continue reading

Christie’s International Real Estate brings on affiliate in Miami

Fortune International Realty, one of South Florida’s largest independently owned firms, is the luxury brand’s latest affiliate and now known as Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate. Continue reading

Christie’s International Real Estate expands to Japan

The move comes less than a year after Chicago-based brokerage @properties bought Christie’s and amid a period of globalization for American brands. Continue reading

Dallas @properties franchise nabs high-profile Compass agent

Piper Young spent more than three years at Compass, but said she ultimately jumped to @properties thanks to its technology and culture. Continue reading

@properties expands franchise business into Dallas

Jerry Mooty, Jr., will build @properties third-ever brokerage with backing from the owner of the Dallas Cowboys. Continue reading