HIGHLIGHTSNEW YORK CITY SALES

Christie’s International Real Estate opened a real estate gallery in a prominent location at Christie’s Rockefeller Center auction house in January 2018. This prime location affords us the ability to promote our Affiliates properties during all the New York sales throughout the year. The real estate gallery displays the Christie’s International Real Estate Magazine, the Luxury Edition, the latest Luxury Living booklets, property brochures, Gallery Cards, and the video montages.

2018 Global Event Highlights

CHRISTIE’S GLOBAL SALES Christie’s International Real Estate and its Affiliates had a presence at all major Christie’s sales throughout the world. Sales were in areas of fine and decorative arts, jewelry, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. We continue to work with our auction house colleagues to expand our presence and get exposure to Christie’s clients for our Affiliates and their properties. We noted some great activity and client engagement throughout the year.

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During Asia Art Week in September and American Art Sales in November, we handed out gift bags to clients attending the sales and promoted properties through pull-up banners and specialized videos tailored to the clientele in attendance at those events.

DUBAI SPRING SALES MARCH 2018

Hilton & Hyland promoted its Bel-Air, California, property “Billionaire,” at our stand throughout the sales. The feature, alongside print and email marketing to Christie’s business getters and clients, created a buzz and was a conversation starter throughout the week, with people curious to learn more about the unique property.

Eight strong leads and a number of other good conversations showed solid interest in real estate among Middle Eastern clients. Christie’s International Real Estate debuted the newly designed Luxury Living publications at the Dubai sales, which were very well received, with more than 250 copies distributed.

Affiliate sponsors were Hilton & Hyland, Daniel Féau Conseil Immobilier, Special Properties Real Estate Services, and Michaël Zingraf Real Estate

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PEGGY AND DAVID ROCKEFELLER COLLECTION SALE MAY 2018

Christie’s International Real Estate was proud to sponsor Christie’s Rockefeller Collection cocktail receptions in New York, London, and Paris. Hilton & Hyland, Premier Estate Properties, Special Properties Real Estate Services, and Sinclair Realty sponsored New York, while Strutt & Parker and Daniel Féau sponsored London and Paris, respectively.

Christie’s International Real Estate and its Affiliates, in conjunction with the auction house, hosted private events around the sales. At Christie’s London, Strutt & Parker held a private tour of the collection for their top clients. Hilton & Hyland sponsored an exclusive panel discussion at Christie’s Los Angeles, and in Atlanta, Harry Norman Realtors hosted the panel at a property, both part of a multi-city tour promoting the sales in the United States.

We produced and distributed a Rockefeller Collection targeted publication, including properties from Affiliate sponsors and others around the network.

The staggering $832,573,469 raised became the most significant charitable auction ever staged, standing as a testament to Peggy and David’s knowledge, passion, and connoisseurship.

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GENEVA SALES MAY 2018

Christie’s International Real Estate had a very successful week engaging top clients at the Geneva Spring Sales resulting in 15 qualified leads. Notably, the caliber of leads received this season was exceptional, with most being top Private 1+ clients of Christie’s.

We produced and distributed The European Collection Luxury Living booklet, including fine properties across Europe, featuring select listings from Affiliate sponsors Ploumis Sotiropoulos Real Estate, Michaël Zingraf Real Estate, Daniel Féau Conseil Immobilier, and Residence 365 B.V. Additionally, our social media promotion at the sales incorporated key pieces chosen by Christie’s specialists to complement their favorite property, increasing our brand’s exposure to new audiences and highlighting the synergy with the auction house.

NOVEMBER 2018Christie’s International Real Estate had a number of touch points at the sales alongside its stand presence. The Luxury Living European targeted publication was given to each client who attended the private lunch hosted by Christie’s Jewelry and Handbags & Accessories departments, and our beautifully branded Smythson notebooks were presented to top clients attending the Geneva VIP dinner.

We had nine Affiliate sponsors including Daniel Féau, Ploumis Sotiropoulos, Premier Estate Properties, Residence 365, Rimontgó, Sibarth Real Estate, SPG Finest Properties, Strutt & Parker, and Michaël Zingraf Real Estate.

Strutt & Parker hosted an elegant private breakfast at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues for their top clients featuring tours of the Rare Watches and Magnificent Jewels exhibition led by Christie’s specialists Remi Guillemin and Marie-Cécile Cisamolo, respectively.

Nine leads were generated over the week, with interest spanning the United States, Italy, Switzerland, France, and Austria.

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MIDDLE EASTERN ART COCKTAIL RECEPTION, LONDON OCTOBER 2018

Christie’s International Real Estate showcased one of its most prominent listings, Hackwood Park, to top Middle Eastern clients of Christie’s at the biannual event at Christie’s London. The striking banner prompted numerous conversations and interest for properties around the globe, resulting in a lead for Hackwood Park.

The event was exceptionally well attended. We provided gift bags to all clients including our Luxury Living Volume Six publication targeted at Middle Eastern buyers, including properties from our Affiliate sponsors Daniel Féau and Michaël Zingraf; the Christie’s International Real Estate magazine showcasing Hackwood Park; as well as luxury postcards from the Christie’s Islamic art department.

Our pre-sale email communication to Christie’s business getters highlighting key properties for sale resulted in high engagement.

HONG KONG AUTUMN SALESNOVEMBER 2018

Christie’s International Real Estate had a number of touch points at the sales providing great exposure, including our stand in a prominent location, gift bags in the VIP lounge for top clients, and collateral at the Christie’s reception area where clients check in. Our stand/lounge area, newly designed to enhance our branding, resulted in very positive feedback and captured clients’ attention well.

Strutt & Parker, Ken Jacobs, Hilton & Hyland, Special Properties Real Estate Services, Premier Estate Properties, and Landscope sponsored the sale. Notable to this season was the caliber of highly qualified leads resulting from walk-ins and introductions from Christie’s colleagues to their top clients. Fifteen leads were received in total, with strong interest in London and New York.

Strutt & Parker also sponsored the Christie’s top client dinner in Hong Kong with VIP attendees from across the region including Taiwan, Singapore, and mainland China. The event was hosted by Guillaume Cerutti, CEO of Christie’s, and Rebecca Wei, Chairman of Christie’s Asia. Ahead of the dinner, Strutt & Parker had a private tour of the exhibition for their top clients led by Ben Clark, Deputy Chairman of Christie’s Asia. All top clients received our Luxury Living Volume Nine, Asian buyer targeted publication.

In addition, we had good engagement for our Instagram story promoting our Affiliate sponsors and presence at the sales.

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PEBBLE BEACH AUTOMOTIVE WEEK 2018 AND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCEAUGUST 2018

Christie’s International Real Estate, along with seven Affiliates, hosted a hospitality suite at the Concours d’Elegance vintage auto show, which drew 209 vintage cars from 17 countries and 31 states to the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on August 26.

The Concours is the culmination of the legendary Pebble Beach Automotive Week during which Christie’s International Real Estate and its Affiliates partnered with Rolls-Royce to welcome visitors to a villa on Pebble Beach’s famed 17-mile drive. Stunning properties for sale in the Christie’s International Real Estate network were on display through a video montage and a property booklet, as were jewelry, watches, and handbags from Christie’s Private Sales. Among the collections were a Patek Philippe World Time “Bogota,” a Rolex “Star Dial,” a yellow diamond ring from Cartier, and a Malachite Togo Birkin 25 handbag with Palladium hardware.

Approximately 200 Christie’s International Real Estate canvas gift totes with collateral including Pebble Beach Luxury Living Volume Four, the Luxury Edition, and Christie’s International Real Estate magazine were taken throughout the week and by guests at the Concours. This truly unique experience has become a coveted invitation and highlight for clients.

Affiliate sponsors were Chestnut Park, Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers, Hilton & Hyland, North Harbor Real Estate, Oliver Luxury Real Estate, Special Properties Real Estate Services, and Village Properties Realtors.

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Throughout the year, Affiliates hosted events with various Christie’s departments. Some highlights include:

• Christie’s Jewelry Magnificent Jewels event in Palm Beach hosted by Premier Estate Properties Press Release

• Christie’s Watches Private Sales event in Austin hosted by Moreland Properties Video

• Christie’s Watches Valuation Day in Montreal hosted by Profusion Immobilier

• Christie’s Handbags Private Sales event in Houston hosted by Nan & Company Properties

Events held at New York City brokerage properties included a Christie’s Post-War & Contemporary client dinner, a Ulysse Nardin watchmaking experience in conjunction with 2018 Luxury Specialist Conference, and an American Express Centurion member private dinner hosted by Departures Magazine.

ART MIAMI FAIRDECEMBER 2018

Christie’s International Real Estate participated for the eighth year in Art Miami, and its sister event, CONTEXT Art Miami, which attracted 270 galleries from 94 cities and 37 countries, including the United States, China, the UK, France, Chile, Canada, and Japan. Approximately 85,000 people attended the fair, including art collectors, connoisseurs, advisors, and museum professionals.

The event kicked off with a Platinum VIP cocktail reception hosted by Christie’s International Real Estate, and the Christie’s International Real Estate lounge was prominently located at the entrance of the fair, promoting properties of Affiliate sponsors EWM Realty International, Premier Estate Properties, H.G. Christie, and Regency Realty through a video montage on a large interactive display and with marketing collateral. Approximately 250 copies of the Christie’s International Real Estate Magazine and The Luxury Edition were distributed to booth visitors throughout the five-day event.

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BESPOKE EVENTS WITH CHRISTIE’S

CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE ANNUAL CONFERENCESOWNERS CONFERENCE BUENOS AIRES, FEBRUARY 2018

Each year, Christie’s International Real Estate holds an invitation-only event for network leadership to convene and learn and share best practices, network, and hear updates on Christie’s, Christie’s International Real Estate, and the latest suite of services available to Affiliates to fully leverage Christie’s global reach and marketing power. We chose Buenos Aires as our global conference venue in 2018, the first in the Southern Hemisphere.

Highlights of the conference program:

• Overview of the global economic landscape from “The Bowtie Economist” Dr. Elliot Eisenberg

• A network panel on the geopolitical landscape and the ways in which it is impacting the luxury real estate market

• Insights into reaching affluent audiences online from digital marketing expert Brent Trimble of iQuanti

• Addressing cybersecurity in the real estate industry from Jim Abbott at the FBI’s Money Laundering Unit

• Breakout sessions explored opportunities and challenges of technology in real estate, coping with the aftermath of disasters, and new opportunities for network clients in luxury developments located in prime global destinations

Time was also reserved for all-important networking set within some of this historic city’s most spectacular locations. ReMind Group, the network’s exclusive Affiliate in Buenos Aires, hosted an opening cocktail reception at the Yacht Club Puerto Madero, and dinner at the elegant archeological site El Zanjón offered a journey into the origins of Buenos Aires and the history of tango.

The 2017 Affiliate of the Year awards ceremony took place at Alvear Palace Hotel, an icon of Belle Époque grandeur since 1932. The award recipients were Ivester Jackson of North Carolina (overall winner); Special Properties of Bergen County, New Jersey (small market winner); Coastal Properties of Clearwater and St. Petersburg, Florida (medium market winner); and Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers, which operates statewide and claimed the large market title.

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LUXURY SPECIALIST CONFERENCE NEW YORK CITY, SEPTEMBER 2018

More than 250 agents from the invitation-only Christie’s International Real Estate network met at Christie’s flagship auction house at Rockefeller Plaza in New York for the 2018 edition of the distinguished Luxury Specialist Conference. The annual conference is designed to further affiliated agents’ knowledge in important luxury asset classes of art, jewelry, watches, handbags, and, of course, real estate, to better serve their valued clients.

Speakers included top producers in real estate sharing their secrets to success, Christie’s specialists with insights into how to elevate client service through the auction house, and an economist providing a look at what 2019 might hold.

Open houses were held at four New York City brokerage listings, one of which included a special watchmaking event by Ulysse Nardin. Special Properties Real Estate Services hosted a welcome reception at the architectural masterpiece Darlington Mansion in Mahwah, New Jersey, just 25 miles from New York City. Guests enjoyed an evening at the iconic Rainbow Room on top of 30 Rockefeller Center with stunning views of Manhattan and beyond.

At the conclusion of the conference, attendees were designated a “Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Specialist” by Christie’s Education.

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