The company’s day-long brokerage summit brought together 1,200 agents from its company-owned and franchise @properties and @properties Christie’s International Real Estate offices in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Georgia, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
The event – themed “Illuminate” – featured a full slate of informational seminars and engaging presentations. Following an introduction and update from @properties co-CEOs Thad Wong and Mike Golden, agents heard from CNBC’s Chief Economist Marci Rossell, who shared predictions for 2025’s real estate market; Phil M. Jones, author of the international best-seller “Exactly What to Say”; motivational speaker and former NFL player Jon Dorenbos; and MRED President and CEO Rebecca Jansen, who shared insights on the intersection of AI and real estate.
Additional speakers included Amy Corr and Kevin Van Eck of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate; Mar Soraparu, co-founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Chicago social and wellness club Bian, and real estate marketing and A.I. expert Marki Lemons Ryhal.
The EXPO Hall featured booths from a variety of industry partners and vendors and highlighted @properties’ innovative agent tools and resources. Attendees were able to get a first look at the company’s new physical buyer presentation and learn about recent updates to its industry-leading pl@tform™ technology suite, including new enhancements to its Digital Buyer Presentation.
“Relationships, collaboration and growth are at the heart of @properties, and EXPO gives our agents from around the country a chance to connect and learn from top industry experts and thought leaders,” said Wong. “We hope our agents left this year’s event inspired and ready to make 2025 a great year for their business.”
2024 EXPO sponsors included Proper Title, Proper Rate, Design Concepts, MRED, Marc Jacobsen & Associates, Matterport, and Modern Luxury Media.