The Tribune

Representatives from Bahamas-based HG Christie were among more than 250 agents who attended last month's invitation-only Christie's International Real Estate network meeting.

The event took place at Christie's flagship auction house at Rockefeller Plaza, New York, for the 2018 edition of the Luxury Specialist Conference. The annual conference is designed to further affiliated agents' knowledge in important luxury asset classes of art, jewellery, watches, handbags and real estate to better serve their valued clients.

Speakers included top producers in real estate sharing their secrets to success, advice on how to elevate client service through the auction house, and an economist providing a look at what 2019 might hold. At the conclusion of the conference, attendees were designated a "Christie's International Real Estate Luxury Specialist" by Christie's Education.

John Christie, HG Christie's president, said: "It was an incredible conference and it was great to share the experience with our top producers, Ryan Knowles and Philip Hillier. The Bahamas luxury market remains strong, and we're looking forward to an exceptional year in 2019."

Dan Conn, chief executive of Christie's International Real Estate, added: "One of the hallmarks of the Christie's brand is exemplary client care. This conference provides network agents the opportunity to better understand and leverage Christie's full spectrum of expertise in art, luxury goods and real estate.

"The agents who attend are proven experts in their local markets, motivated to pursue continuing education in the luxury market and well-deserving of being designated a luxury specialist."