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

Christie’s International Real Estate launches major NorCal expansion

The founding real estate agents of Christie’s International Real Estate San Francisco | Marin | Wine Country hail from The Payton + Binnings Team and boast $200 million in transactions annually. 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

Compass picks up 2 top agents in Chicago from @properties

Anne Hodge and Debra Dobbs are joining Compass in the Windy City. The agents together bring more than 60 years of experience in Chicago real estate, according to the company. Continue reading

Thad Wong plans to grab more market share during downturn

“The part that I can’t control is the market, but I can control my market share,” @properties CEO Thad Wong said at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday. Continue reading

Christie’s International Real Estate and tech company Modwell partner

The agreement provides 50 of Christie’s International Real Estate’s Masters Circle agents access to Modwell’s proprietary and patented tech design platform to assist homebuyers in seeing a property’s potential. Continue reading

Leading LA agent Cindy Ambuehl joins Aaron Kirman’s brokerage

Ambuehl, who once had a career as an actress, will lead AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate’s Beverly Hills office. Last year, she sold more than $250 million in real estate, according to a report. Continue reading