@properties | Christie's International Real Estate

About @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Established in 2000, @properties was built on a clear but ambitious mission: to deliver the absolute highest level of service to both brokers and clients via cutting‑edge sales and marketing programs, underpinned by a culture that prizes innovation, deep relationships, and a strong local focus.

Within its first decade, @properties rose to become the #1 brokerage in Chicago, rapidly expanding into nearby suburbs and emerging as the largest independent real estate brokerage in Illinois. Over the next decade, the firm's reputation and footprint grew substantially, making it one of the country’s largest independent brokerages. That trajectory culminated in the firm’s 2021 acquisition of Christie’s International Real Estate, forming a powerful luxury real estate brand under the leadership of @properties' co‑founders.

Today, @properties | Christie’s International Real Estate holds its place among the nation’s elite: ranked #9 in the U.S. for residential brokerage by sales volume, with over $16 billion annually in real estate sales. This ranking is part of the 2025 T3 Sixty Mega 1000 report, which also notes that Compass, now the parent enterprise through its acquisition of At World Properties (which includes @properties Christie’s), solidified its position as the #1 residential brokerage, managing ~$231 billion in US sales in 2024 and widening its lead over competitors to nearly 23.7% market share.

As part of this evolution, @properties | Christie’s International Real Estate has expanded into Southeast Michigan, merging @properties’ strong local expertise with Christie’s global luxury brand recognition. This partnership enhances our capacity to deliver high-touch, market-savvy service enriched with international exposure, all while remaining deeply rooted in local communities like Birmingham and throughout metro Detroit. Today as a locally owned, independent company with global reach, @properties | Christie's continues to offer clients an exceptional real estate experience. Whether buying, selling, or investing, our combined local insight and worldwide connections provide unmatched guidance and opportunity. Connect with us to discover how we can support your real estate goals, locally anchored, globally connected, and always service‑driven.