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Thad Wong plans to grab more market share during downturn

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“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 president: ‘Luxury isn’t a price point — it’s a level of service’

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Despite instability, the priciest and most unique properties are still moving, Christie’s Co-CEO Thad Wong and President Chris Lim told Inman during the brokerage’s annual conference. Continue reading →

Nest Realty buys back company shares from @properties

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Three years after entering into an agreement with @properties, Nest Realty’s partners have regained ownership of the brokerage, which is now fully independent, Inman reports exclusively. Continue reading →

Christie’s affiliate owners: In a downturn, spend money (prudently)

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The two-day Christie’s International Real Estate conference in the Cayman Islands drew broker-owners — including Aaron Kirman in his debut at the event — from four continents and around two dozen U.S. states. Continue reading →

Compass explores possibility of franchising, company says

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CEO Robert Reffkin floated the idea of a franchise brand during an earnings call Tuesday, describing it as a “more profitable” method of growing the business. Continue reading →

CA Christie’s affiliates show huge growth in year of new partnerships

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The luxury brand’s billion-dollar growth in terms of agent business came in large part from strategic recruitment by its Sereno and Orange County affiliates, as well as the addition of star agent Aaron Kirman. Continue reading →

What Sandra Bullock can teach real estate agents about winning clients

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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 →

Christie’s strikes up new partnership with an old U.K. firm

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Carter Jonas, a firm founded in 1855 with 34 offices throughout the country, will now become Christie’s exclusive affiliate in the United Kingdom. Continue reading →

Christie’s International Real Estate taps Colvin as Affiliate Services VP

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In the newly established role, Anne Colvin, formerly of Luxury Presence, will manage the brand’s execution of its service offerings, such as its technology, marketing, coaching and training. Continue reading →

Victoria Fisher Team signs on to Christie’s International Real Estate

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Fisher and her four-agent team left ONE Sotheby’s International Realty in favor of the Christie’s affiliate because of the brand’s international luxury connections, ties to Christie’s auction house and new technology offerings. Continue reading →