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aron Kirman emphasized his brokerage's independence after Compass' $444 million acquisition of Christie's International Real Estate. In a social media post, he clarified that the brand will not merge with Compass and the Christie's name remains unchanged. "Christie's International Real Estate Southern California remains 100 percent owned by Aaron Kirman," the post stated.

    Kirman's brokerage will continue to focus on partnerships with independent luxury brands, maintaining its affiliate services, brand, technology, marketing, and auction house affiliation separate from Compass. The leadership team and organizational structure of Christie's International Real Estate Southern California will also remain intact.

    Kirman explained that he wanted to clarify the situation due to media misinterpretation, stating that the companies are separate and there won't be any commingling of brands. His brokerage, which topped TRD's list of largest agents and teams in L.A. County with $1.2 billion in sales volume, will continue as an independent entity.

    Kirman sees more consolidation and change in the coming years for the broader brokerage industry, citing challenging margins and a need for brokerages to adapt. His decision to start Christie's International Real Estate Southern California in 2022 was driven by a desire for something new and different, away from corporate influences.