Court grants preliminary approval of settlements with firms in Gibson

The court has granted plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary approval of settlements proffered by Compass, The Real Brokerage, Realty One Group, At World Properties and Douglas Elliman in the Gibson commission lawsuit. Continue reading

Monica Fabbio and team join @properties Christie’s

The FAB Property Group founder has been operating in the Austin luxury market for over 20 years and is in the top 0.25 percent of agents in the city. Continue reading

Christie’s International Real Estate is all-in on sports, entertainment

The Dallas and Austin-based global network will allow athletes, entertainers and others to more seamlessly find homes across the world, with agents who specialize in meeting their unique needs. 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

Pl@tform gives @properties | Christie’s International Real Estate agents a well-integrated, stable proptech foundation: Tech Review

What started in 2005 has become the foundation for what is now a multifaceted business application that can benefit all level of agents who hang a license at an @properties | Christie’s International Real Estate office. 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

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

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

Carrie McCormick: Every home has a story. As agents, we need to tell it

Ahead of her stage appearance at Luxury Connect next month, @properties’ Carrie McCormick — Chicago’s No. 1 luxury broker — shared what buyers truly care about, the key to engaging storytelling and how to provide concierge service. Continue reading