Christie’s International Real Estate’s 2024 Masters Circle and Agents Summit Brings Top Luxury Agents To Beverly Hills
July 01 2024 - 10:00AM
Top luxury real estate agents from Christie’s International Real
Estate gathered in Southern California for the network’s annual
Masters Circle and Agents Summit, held at the Beverly Wilshire June
25 and 26. The two-day gathering included panel discussions with
some of the network’s most accomplished luxury agents and
presentations from leading experts in social media, AI, marketing,
and economics. Attendees also heard from Christie’s International
Real Estate co-CEO Thad Wong; co-presidents Kevin Van Eck and
Natalie Hamrick; and Aaron Kirman and Nina Zokhrabyan, CEO and COO
of host affiliate Christie’s International Real Estate Southern
California.
The first day of the conference was devoted to programming for
Christie’s International Real Estate’s Masters Circle agents, the
top luxury real estate advisors in the network based on annual
sales volume and average transaction price. Content highlighted the
importance of direct, concise communication, the ability to
articulate value with influence, and strategies for generating more
engagement on social media. Masters Circle agents also had the
opportunity to tour a $58 million listing in Bel Air and a $38.995
million property in Holmby Hills, both represented by Christie’s
International Real Estate Southern California.
The following day was open to all Christie’s International Real
Estate agents. It kicked off with a conversation between Wong and
Kirman about the state of the industry, including the looming
commission rules changes, and shared predictions for the next 12
months.
“Whenever there are challenges, there are opportunities to
grow,” said Kirman, who launched his Beverly Hills-based firm in
2022 and currently leads the Top Mega Team in California by sales
volume, according to RealTrends’ 2024 agent and team rankings.
Kirman noted that he has strengthened his business by leveraging
Christie’s International Real Estate’s luxury brand, global network
and auction house relationship.
“I predict 2025 will be a robust year, with an extreme flight to
quality in terms of the agents that buyers and sellers choose to
work with,” Wong added, referencing the National Association of
Realtors’ commission lawsuit settlement. “Consumers are going to
ask more questions and there will be stiffer competition for their
business. Now is the time to understand how to answer those
questions and differentiate yourself.”
Additional speakers included Ali Wolf, chief economist at Zonda;
Olivia Ramos, founder and CEO of AI platform Deepblocks; Jonathan
and Gary Reisman, founders of design-tech company Modwell; Brian
Evans, vice president and senior account manager of Christie’s
auction house; and the keynote speaker, Kyle Scheele, author and
self-proclaimed “patron saint of crazy ideas.”
Throughout the summit, Christie’s International Real Estate’s
prestigious Gavel of Greatness awards were presented to agents in
several categories. Winners included:
- Heidi Picard of @properties Christie’s International Real
Estate in Southwest Michigan – Masters Circle Rookie of the
Year
- Gordon King of Hogan Associates in Rhode Island – Masters
Circle Engagement Award
- Liza Caminiti of North Carolina-based Ivester Jackson –
Outstanding Sales Leader
- Sam Kaplunov of @properties REMI Christie’s International Real
Estate in Birmingham, Michigan – Technology Superstar
- Stephan Burke and Carol Cassis McMillan of Miami-based Fortune
Christie’s International Real Estate – Affiliate Team of the
Year
- Molly Crosswhite and Rachel Retzer of Christie’s International
Real Estate Park City – New Affiliate Team of the Year
- Yawar Charlie of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern
California – Master Networker
- Curtis and Erica Wright of Christie’s International Real Estate
Group in New Jersey; James Warren of Chestnut Park Real Estate in
Toronto; and Jenniffer Figaroa of Bold Properties Aruba –
Christie’s International Real Estate Brand Ambassadors
The conference wrapped with the inaugural Christie’s
International Real Estate Hall of Fame Award, which was given to
Robert Davey of Costa Rica Resort & Estate Properties. Davey
has been an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate since
2008 and has placed more than 200 network referrals in that
time.
“It’s a privilege to recognize so many incredible agents who
embody the Christie’s International Real Estate values of luxury,
integrity, service and discretion,” said Wong. “These individuals
have proven to be leaders not only at their companies, but also our
within their communities and our industry.”
The 2024 Masters Circle and Agents Summit marked the third
conference under Christie’s International Real Estate’s new
ownership, led by Wong and co-CEO Mike Golden. Since their
acquisition of the brand in December 2021, Christie’s International
Real Estate has added dozens of new affiliates across the globe.
This year the firm has welcomed affiliate brokerages in key luxury
destinations throughout the United States and in the Caribbean, the
French Alps, Vietnam and Albania. Meanwhile, the network has
expanded into other established and emerging luxury markets
including Ann Arbor and Petoskey, Mich.; South Carolina’s
Lowcountry; Sandpoint, Idaho; Fort Worth, Texas; California’s Wine
Country; and Brussels, Belgium.
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Estate
Christie’s International Real Estate has successfully marketed
high-value real estate around the world for more than 30 years.
Through its invitation-only Affiliate network spanning nearly 50
countries and territories, Christie’s International Real Estate
offers incomparable services to a global clientele at the luxury
end of the residential property market. For more information,
please visit christiesrealestate.com.
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Christie's International Real Estate
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