Art-world-connected luxury real estate network
London, London
Upon request
Founded 1995
About Christie's International Real Estate
Christie's International Real Estate leverages the auction house's client network to connect trophy property buyers and sellers across 50 countries.
Known For
- Invitation-only affiliate network of independent luxury brokerages in around 50 countries, licensed to use the Christie's name
- Acquired in 2021 by the Chicago brokerage At Properties, which now operates the network under licence from the auction house
- Referral flows between auction-house clients and affiliated brokers, particularly for art-collecting sellers of significant homes
- Company-owned brokerage operations in a handful of markets, including Chicago and parts of the US Midwest, alongside the affiliate model
Typical Mandate
A seller of a substantial home, estate or historic property who wants exposure to an international buyer pool, or a buyer relocating between markets who needs a vetted broker in an unfamiliar city. Listings on the network's site generally start around one million dollars and reach into the tens of millions. Affiliates handle the transaction locally; the network supplies branding, cross-border referrals and, where relevant, an introduction to Christie's auction specialists for contents.
How to Engage
A principal identifies the affiliate brokerage for the relevant market through the network's website and approaches that firm directly, or is introduced by a Christie's auction-house relationship manager. Sellers should expect a valuation meeting and a marketing proposal; buyers are usually asked for proof of funds before viewing off-market stock. There is no central mandate desk; each affiliate contracts with the client on its own terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Christie's International Real Estate part of the auction house?
Not as a subsidiary. The real estate business was founded by Christie's in 1995 but was sold in 2021 to At Properties of Chicago, which now runs it under a long-term licence of the Christie's name and continues to work with the auction house on client referrals.
How does Christie's International Real Estate choose its affiliates?
Affiliation is by invitation. The network typically selects one independent brokerage per market, judged on transaction record in the upper price tier, reputation and market share, and grants it exclusive rights to the Christie's brand in that territory subject to ongoing standards.
Can Christie's International Real Estate sell a house together with its art collection?
In practice yes, through coordination rather than a single contract. The affiliate broker sells the property while Christie's auction specialists can value and consign paintings, furniture or wine, which is one of the practical reasons the two businesses maintain their referral relationship.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Curated by Trophy Registry from public sources and industry references.
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