Christie's International Real Estate expands to Japan
The move comes less than a year after Chicago-based brokerage @properties bought Christie's and amid a period of globalization for American brands
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 19
Do layoffs at Compass and Redfin signal a looming real estate purge?
The ranks of the real estate industry have swelled over the past decade, but some experts who spoke to Inman believe a trend in the opposite direction may be picking up speed
Brokerages that fail to evolve may get cut out of loop, top leaders warn
Realogy Expansion Brands CEO Sherry Chris and Compass US Region President Neda Navab said the brokerage of the future is one that prioritizes innovation and embracing change
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 19
@properties expands franchise operations to Washington, D.C.
RLAH Real Estate will become the latest in a growing number of @properties franchises. The company will also be the first @properties franchise on the East Coast
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 5
News Quiz: Do you know the biggest stories for the week of Feb. 13?
Compass, Realogy and Redfin all posted earnings reports this week. Test your knowledge of the biggest stories — and quarterly wins and losses — to see if you're up to date on the industry
by Inman Feb 18
Sereno partners with @properties, becomes Christie's affiliate
As a result of becoming an affiliate, the California indie will also rebrand and become known as Sereno Christie’s International Real Estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 9
Chicago-based @properties rebrands to add Christie's name
The move comes two months after @properties revealed it was acquiring Christie's International Real Estate, which did not have a presence in the area
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 26
Why 2022 is poised to become the year of the off-market deal
Beach Properties of Florida executive Jimmy Burgess and @properties luxury broker Carrie McCormick discussed how old-school tactics can still work in a changing market at Connect Now
by Daniel Houston Jan 25
Independent HomeCo Chicago team joins Compass
Founded in 2019 by Haley Levine Wills and Tony Mattar, the team will operate out of Compass' Roscoe Village office
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
The luxury market in 2021: sky-high prices, scandals and acquisitions
The luxury housing market had a strong year in 2021, filled with big acquisitions, eye-popping deals and exciting new trends
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
@properties debuts new homebuyer task portal
The new portal operates within, and is available to, users of @properties proprietary technology platform, which the company calls pl@tform
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 3
@properties to acquire Christie's International Real Estate
The long-term brand license agreement is expected to close on Dec. 1 and will position Christie's for 'accelerated growth under the leadership of an industry expert,' Inman can exclusively report
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 17
@properties CEO on the ups and downs of being an indie brokerage
'Cards get stacked against indies,' said Thad Wong, @properties co-founder and co-CEO, during Connect Now when discussing the challenges of being an independent brokerage
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
Branding, hiring, tech and culture: Navigating an expansion as a broker
Leaders who want to grow into new regions need to figure out how to export their culture — and where the most fruitful markets might be — brokers said at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 27
@Properties CEO on franchise biz: We're coming for the big markets
In an interview ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Thad Wong said blockchain will become part of the real estate transaction and franchising will help smaller players survive
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22