Christie's International Real Estate Hosts Successful Global Annual Leadership Conference in London

LONDON, U.K. - With representatives in attendance from across the globe, the Christie's International Real Estate Affiliate network gathered in London last week for the Global Annual Leadership Conference, titled "Global Connectivity through Strategic Marketing." Luxury real estate specialists from more than 15 countries, including South Africa, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, the United States, and Brazil, were in attendance for the event.

The 2011 Global Annual Leadership Conference offered great insight into the world's luxury residential market and the new marketing technologies necessary to secure a world-class marketing presence. The conference brought in industry experts to share their expertise, among them Mathew Ferrara of Matthew Ferrara & Company, who shared his knowledge on strategic technology marketing.

China's growing economy and booming real estate market were also spotlighted on the conference agenda. Rupert Hoogewerf—a leading expert on the economic status of China's elite and the publisher of the Hurun Report, a monthly magazine best known for its "China Rich List"—gave an overview on how the country's explosive growth impacts real estate worldwide.

Panel discussions on social media, leadership positioning, and generating web traffic—with Affiliate experts comprising the panels—rounded out the program.

Christie's International Real Estate also released its inaugural "State of the International Luxury Real Estate Market" report. The research paper compiles the results of a survey completed by Affiliated brokerages in the network, all experts in the luxury market, enhanced with their supporting comments and insights. 

The Global Annual Leadership Conference is open only to the network’s principals and managers. Panelists at Christie’s International Real Estate conferences are recognized as highly respected industry leaders, both internationally and within the Affiliate network.

"Expertise and discretion is what differentiates Christie’s International Real Estate from other luxury networks," says Neil Palmer, CEO.

Christie's International Real Estate is an invitation-only Affiliate network composed of the world's most proven and qualified real estate specialists. Network members represent some of the most prestigious trophy properties in the world, including estates, resort properties, second and third homes, and super-prime new-build developments, all priced above US$1 million.