Thad Wong

Thad Wong orchestrated one of the most significant strategic moves in the modern real estate era with the sale of @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate to Compass in 2025. In a landmark $444 million deal finalized in early 2025, Wong successfully integrated his portfolio—including Chicago’s No. 1 brokerage and the premier global luxury network—into America’s largest residential firm. Despite the acquisition, Wong continues to lead both entities as distinct business units, preserving the “soul” and unique identity of the brands he co-founded 25 years ago.

Under his continued leadership, Christie’s International Real Estate saw explosive global growth in 2025, adding ten high-profile affiliates across Mexico, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Italy and Bulgaria. Notably, Wong successfully recruited top-tier affiliates from major competitors to the network’s Emerald Coast and First Coast divisions. Beyond expansion, Wong has remained a vocal advocate for “private-to-prominent” marketing strategies, refining @properties’ signature off-MLS listing approach.

“When we started @properties Christie’s International Real Estate 25 years ago, it wasn’t about scale—it was about changing the experience for agents and clients alike,” Wong reflects. “Today, that mission has grown into a movement—driven by culture, innovation and the people shaping what’s next in our industry.”