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
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 20
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 also joins as VP of affiliate expansion, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
Christie's International Real Estate enters Aruba with new affiliate
Bold Properties Aruba, based in the island's capital of Oranjestad, is now part of the luxury brand's Caribbean network, the brokerage said. The firm is led by Aileen Kelly and Jenniffer Figaroa
Christie's president: 'Luxury isn't a price point — it's a level of service'
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
Thad Wong and Chris Lim pop the hood on Christie's proprietary tech
In the 18 months since the acquisition, the firm has gradually rolled out its proprietary technology, pl@tform, to Christie's affiliates and early adopters are now seeing 'great impacts,' said Wong
Christie's welcomes leading luxury Puerto Rican firm into network
San Juan-based Clubhouse Real Estate is now Christie's International Real Estate Puerto Rico, becoming the island's exclusive affiliate for the luxury real estate firm
by Lillian Dickerson May 17
@properties, Christie's expand to Madison, Wisconsin, with affiliate
The brokerage formerly known as LeGrand Real Estate is the brand's 1st affiliate in Madison and its 3rd in Wisconsin. It is led by the mother-son team of Melissa LeGrand and Brogan Brunker
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 29
Christie's affiliate owners: In a downturn, spend money (prudently)
The Christie's International Real Estate conference in the Cayman Islands drew broker-owners — including Aaron Kirman in his debut at the event — from 4 continents and 2 dozen US states
Christie's International Real Estate taps Colvin as Affiliate Services VP
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
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 10
Be agile, embrace change: 2 leaders share the keys to success in 2023
Christie's Real Estate Chris Lim and Ben Fairfield with RE/MAX Western Region Development shared keys to their teams' success in a down market with the Inman Connect Now virtual crowd
by Marian McPherson Dec 15
John R. Wood Properties affiliates with Christie's International
John R. Wood Properties will become John R. Wood Properties/Christie's International Real Estate and will continue to be owned by the Wood family — the brokerage's founding family
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
@properties hires former Christie's exec to build franchise business
Natalie Hamrick spent nearly nine years at Christie's International Real Estate. She'll now help @properties grow its franchise operations
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18
How indies can thrive in today's market
Opinion
There are challenges, but the rewards of charting your own course are even greater
by Mark Choey AND Chris Lim Mar 16
@properties is launching a franchise brand
Chris Lim, the founder of the defunct Climb Real Estate brand, will lead the @properties nationwide franchise rollout
by Patrick Kearns Sep 29
WATCH: How I built Climb Real Estate
Climb grew from 2 guys in a loft to a top brokerage before being shuttered earlier this year
by Inman Feb 5