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Aaron Kirman ties Christie’s SoCal growth to AI, crypto and new development

Kirman launched Christie’s International Real Estate | Southern California in 2022 and says the firm is representing billions in new development while preparing for AI-driven shifts in consumer behavior.

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Aaron Kirman, CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate | Southern California, said his rise from solo agent to brokerage leader has depended on staying ahead of fast-moving industry changes, including adopting emerging technologies like AI and crypto early.

In an interview with HousingWire, Kirman described how his approach helped him expand his team over time, first building the Aaron Kirman Group in 2017, then scaling from seven agents to about 100 as he pursued higher sales volume.

Kirman said he later launched the Christie’s SoCal brokerage in fall 2022, after considering Compass and deciding to seek ownership of the brokerage’s direction. He added that the company is now operating under the Compass International Holdings umbrella.

He also said opening and running a brokerage has been a different kind of challenge than selling houses, noting that the business is tough and margins are tight, while preparing for AI-driven consumer behavior tied to both technology and development activity.

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