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
The former No. 1 Engel & Völkers Americas agent tells Inman how real estate professionals can build top businesses by targeting a niche. Continue reading
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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