Christie's Great Estates, a wholly owned subsidiary of Christie's, the world's oldest fine art auction house, was established in 1995 and is the largest network of real estate brokers dedicated to the marketing and sale of important properties. The network comprises more than 900 real estate offices and nearly 36,000 sales associates in more than 40 countries. The combined annual sales volume of all affiliate real estate companies is approximately $128 billion.

The Christie's name is synonymous with quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction, and the marketing efforts of Christie's and Christie's Great Estates provide far-reaching exposure to a qualified audience of homeowners and homebuyers.

Only brokers who have a leading market share, meet strict standards of service excellence, and demonstrate proven records of success in handling distinctive properties can become affiliated brokers and utilize the well-known and highly respected Christie's Great Estates brand name.

Through an exclusive system of advertising, marketing, and listing tools, Christie's Great Estates provides access to a worldwide audience. Properties are showcased in Christie's Great Estates magazine, which is published four times a year; in custom-designed property brochures distributed worldwide; on the Christie's Great Estates Web site, and in Christie's Magazine and other highly regarded international publications.