Aaron Kirman: 'It's business as usual' after Compass acquisition
The day after Compass announced its acquisition of Christie's International Real Estate and @properties, the Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California owner said his brand will retain its market exclusivity and will not share its brand with Compass or any other brokerage
by Marian McPherson Dec 5
Compass to acquire @properties Christie's International Real Estate
The deal is valued at around $444M, with $150M in cash and $294M in equity. If finalized, it would merge the nation's No. 1 brokerage by sales volume with the No. 8 largest brokerage
by Taylor Anderson Dec 2
Tomer Fridman announces move to Christie's Real Estate SoCal
Days after news first broke that Fridman had left Compass, the luxury agent announced on Instagram his move to the brokerage, which is led by luxury powerhouse Aaron Kirman
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 30
'Maniacal focus:' How Christie's Real Estate thrives amid change
CEO Thad Wong, Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck spoke to Inman about Christie's strategy in 2025, as well as their take on industry practice changes and the future of Clear Cooperation
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 17
Lessons learned from selling an 'unsellable' historic home in LA
Taking on the requirements and challenges of renovating and selling an historic home is not for the faint of heart, LA's Craig Spano writes, but the rewards make it all worthwhile
by Craig Spano Oct 2
Where real estate's major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy
Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But others see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
The top 35 agents in Hollywood today are still setting records
LA's top luxury agents are continuing to sell at staggering heights despite a variety of market factors working against them, all while keeping temperamental celebrity clients happy
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 18
Christie's International Real Estate welcomes Madrid affiliate
Led by luxury experts Hans Veenhuijsen and Olga García Hernández, the new office opens as more luxury buyers have shown interest in the city's market and as home prices have steadily grown
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 11
Broker Spotlight: Eric Walstrom and Alex Irrer
Learn how these leaders of the fastest growing brokerage in the state of Michigan maintain their commitment to agent quality and organic growth
by Christy Murdock Aug 15
Tri-State Christie's Real Estate affiliate launches trusts division
Christie's International Real Estate Group has welcomed Howard Morrel and Leslie Hirsch to launch the Trusts & Estates Division to facilitate the sale of estates and trust-owned properties
10 top takeaways from Inman Connect Las Vegas
These Inman Connect Las Vegas panels highlighted the immense value of community and collaboration in driving our industry forward, Inside Real Estate's Stacey Soleil writes
by Stacey Soleil Aug 6
Luxury Presence CEO: AI is 'absolutely' here to stay
Industry leaders argued Monday that artificial intelligence will continue disrupting real estate and that leaders must learn how to harness it
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
Is luxury real estate settlement-proof? These leaders think so
Luxury homebuyers are used to paying big bucks for quality service. That's partly why panelists at Luxury Connect think the NAR settlement won't make a huge splash in the higher price points
by Daniel Houston Jul 29
Will the Olympics 'showcase effect' draw American buyers to Paris?
The Games have not drawn as much international traffic as Paris anticipated, but the city's visibility may draw luxury clients hopping on the 'quiet luxury' trend that's swept real estate
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 26
Aspen Valley Ranch, Colorado property sold in pieces for $47M
Aspen Valley Ranch, previously owned by Tellurian co-founder Charif Souki, has been sold in pieces after hitting the market for $220M, 'The Wall Street Journal' reported on Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 19