Christie's Associates Attend Luxury Specialist Conference

NORTHERN NEW JERSEY – November 26, 2019 – Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018, announced today that associates from their brokerage locations across northern New Jersey were awarded with the exclusive Luxury Specialist designation at the 2019 Christie’s International Real Estate Agent Conference in Houston, TX. The annual forum, held Nov. 12-13 at the Uptown Post Oak Hotel in Houston, included experts in real estate and a variety of lifestyle segments, all providing insights on how to provide differentiated and exclusive client service.

Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey’s participants included:

• Alena Ciccarelli, Hoboken
• Carolann Clynes, Summit
• Maryanne Elsaesser, Franklin Lakes
• Christina Gibbons, Ridgewood
• Robert Harris, Hoboken
• Antonio Henriques, Summit
• Claudia Inoa, Franklin Lakes
• Jesse Daniel James, Hoboken
• Francesco Mazzaferro, Hoboken
• Jacqueline Morales, Mahwah
• Fariba Namavar-Shahamat, Mahwah
• Priscilla Reynolds, Ridgewood
• Claudia Sanchez, Ramsey
• Natália Setta, Hoboken
• Brian Smith, Hoboken
• Grace Ziarko, Franklin Lakes

The Luxury Specialist designation was extended to these conference attendees by Christie’s Education.

“We are happy to see so many of our driven and dedicated real estate associates professionals commit to attend this annual conference and learn more about bringing the power of Christie’s to our clients across the region,” said Sonja Cullaro, Executive Vice President of Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey. “The education our agents received while in Texas strengthens us as a brokerage and offers our real estate clients further assurance that they will receive the best customer service available in our industry.”

Leadership and philanthropy, both valued when operating at the highest levels of real estate sales, were addressed as key elements to deepening ties with existing and prospective clients. Conference participants heard from Christie’s International Real Estate executives, including Dan Conn, CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate, and their industry-leading peers who provided their insights in separate presentations and panels.

Christie’s colleagues discussed current interior design trends and an overview of the new book from Christie’s Education’s Agnes Berecz, 100 Years 100 Artworks. Luxury brands Pomellato, an Italian jewelry company; Ulysse Nardin, the Swiss watch manufacturer; and Julia B., the custom linen boutique company, all of which are partners of the Christie’s International Real Estate network, joined the conference to provide hands-on experiences in their respective industry sectors. Windows of the World Wine School; One More Wave, a nonprofit for rehabilitating veterans through surfing; and golf celebrity Michael Breed rounded out the conference presentations.

The conference allowed Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey agents to link with top agents from the Christie’s worldwide network of over 31,000 agents, showcasing their New Jersey market area and properties. Group discussions also allowed those in attendance to share their real estate successes and innovative marketing techniques, while still leaving ample time for one-on-one networking and relationship building.

About Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey

Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey is an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate (CIRE) and the recipient of the Christie’s Affiliate of the Year award in 2017 and 2018. The CIRE brand is a powerhouse global real estate network of more than 31,000 agents across 50 countries, representing an annual sales volume of more than $100 billion. CIRE – Northern New Jersey has offices in Mahwah, Franklin Lakes/Wyckoff, Ridgewood, Ho-Ho-Kus, Hoboken, Allendale/Ramsey, Westwood, Upper Montclair and Summit, NJ. With a staff of accomplished real estate agents and brokers, its clients receive the highest levels of customer service and customized, personalized real estate services. CIRE – Northern New Jersey provides local expertise with global connections. For more information, call 201-476-0777 or visit www.christiesrennj.com.

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PHOTO CAPTION:

Standing Left to Right:

David B. Sanders, Jacqueline Morales, Seth Watsky (Associate Vice President, Christie’s International Real Estate), Fariba Namavar-Shahamat, Natalia Setta, Brian Smith, Claudia Inoa, Carolann Clynes, Jesse Daniel James, Francesco Mazzaferro, Robert Harris, Alena Ciccarelli, Maryann Elsaesser, Christina Gibbons, Grace Ziarko, Sinead Coughlan, Priscilla Reynolds, Claudia Sanchez, Antonio Henriques

Seated Left to Right:

Kathy Coumou, Broker of Record and Executive Director, Christie’s International Real Estate; Ilija Pavlovic, President and CEO, Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, Westchester and Hudson Valley; Dan Conn, President and CEO, Christie’s International Real Estate; Darlene Bandazian, Broker of Record and Vice President of Regional Development, Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey; Sonja Cullaro, Executive Vice President, Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, Westchester and Hudson Valley.