From rooftop parties to hiding inside, how agents do the eclipse
States located along the eclipse's path of totality are preparing for massive crowds. Here's how agents from Dallas to Buffalo are embracing — or eschewing — the fun
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, resulting in overpayment on the home purchase
by Taylor Anderson Jan 12
How a construction niche produced 1 of the top luxury agents in the US
The former No. 1 Engel & Völkers Americas agent tells Inman how real estate professionals can build top businesses by targeting a niche
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 15
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
by Ben Verde Aug 25
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,' Christie’s International Real Estate CEO Thad Wong said at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
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
Nest Realty buys back company shares from @properties
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
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
Compass explores possibility of franchising, company says
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
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 28
CA Christie's affiliates show huge growth in year of new partnerships
The luxury brand's billion-dollar growth in terms of agent business came from strategic recruitment by its Sereno and Orange County affiliates, as well as the addition of Aaron Kirman
What Sandra Bullock can teach real estate agents about winning clients
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
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 19
Christie's strikes up new partnership with an old U.K. firm
Carter Jonas, a firm founded in 1855 with 34 offices throughout the country, will now become Christie's exclusive affiliate in the United Kingdom
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 12
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
Victoria Fisher Team signs on to Christie's International Real Estate
The team left ONE Sotheby's International Realty in favor of the Christie's affiliate because of the brand's international luxury connections, ties to the auction house and tech offerings
Christie's International Real Estate launches Caribbean network
Christie's International Real Estate Caribbean Affiliates will serve as a 'network within a network,' establishing a central source for listings, market data, marketing and cooperation
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 30