New managers appointed at @properties Christie’s International Real Estate

The first is Paul Blackburn, who was named Executive Vice President of Agent Development and Culture. In this role, Blackburn will oversee @properties’ coaching and training programs, direct agent training on new technologies and lead the company’s business development initiatives for agents in all markets.

Most recently, he served as vice president of brokerage services for @properties Christie’s International Real Estate’s Goose Island and North Center offices. He has been working at @properties since 2010.

Assuming Blackburn’s vacant role on Goose Island is Rachel Scheid. She currently leads the Gold Coast office of @properties, a position she will continue to hold. Scheid joined @properties in 2022 as the company’s vice president of education. Before that she held management positions Coldwell Banker Real Estate And Baird & Warner.

Also taking on an expanded role at the company will be Rick Sobin, who will now serve as vice president of brokerage services at @properties’ North Center, East Lincoln Park and Bronzeville offices. He has been with the company for eleven years and has more than twenty years of experience in property management.

“Excellent leadership is one of the most important factors in the success and growth of real estate agents, and we have the best leadership team in the country,” said Thad Wong, co-founder and co-CEO of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, in a statement. “Paul, Rachel and Rick exemplify that standard. Their track records, agent-first approach and deep knowledge of market, transaction and relationship dynamics give the agents they work with a real competitive advantage.”

Wong’s firm was acquired by Compass in December 2024.