Christie's International Real Estate brings on affiliate in Miami
Fortune International Realty, one of South Florida's largest independently owned firms, is the luxury brand's latest affiliate and now known as Fortune Christie's International Real Estate
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 19
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
WATCH: What is your plan for surviving a downturn?
Brokers and team leaders are working to find the best solutions possible to weather the downturn. If your first instinct is to cut staff, your instinct might be dead wrong
by Rachael Hite Aug 23
WATCH: ICLV panelists dish on how to cash in on a housing market shift
Get efficient, remove distractions and innovate, @properties CEO Thad Wong, Fathom Holdings CEO Josh Harley and Sotheby's International Realty President Kamini Lane said at Connect
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 16
Laying off brokerage staff amid a downturn? Think twice
There are ways that brokerages can cut costs during a market slowdown without risking its agent morale, according to brokers at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Thursday
by Daniel Houston Aug 4
3 reasons a downturn can actually be an opportunity
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, panelists Thad Wong, Josh Harley and Kamini Lane agreed opportunities for real estate pros will abound in a downturn: Just reach out and grab them
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 3
@properties CEO Thad Wong says he’s ‘looking forward to a downturn’
Ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, the leader of the Chicago-based brokerage said he's better positioned than Redfin and Compass to grow into a changing market
by Taylor Anderson Jul 21
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
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
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 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
@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