Christie’s International Real Estate is expanding its brand presence in Florida. Jacksonville-based firm First Coast, which was previously affiliated with Engel & Völkers announced it was joining Christie’s last Wednesday. The firm will now be known as Christie’s International Real Estate First Coast.

This affiliation adds 130 agents and six offices in the Jacksonville metro area to Christie’s  International Real Estate’s presence in the state. The company said there are plans to open a seventh office in St. Augustine.

The firm was established in 2018 by Corey Hasting, who at 27 became the youngest licensed partner in Engel & Völkers history after purchasing his first territory. 

“We are incredibly fortunate to partner with Christie’s International Real Estate, the global leader in luxury real estate, at a time when Jacksonville’s luxury segment is growing,” Hasting said in a statement

In 2024, the firm closed 1,559 transaction sides for $989.42 million in sales volume. This performance was good enough to earn the No. 315 rank nationwide for sales volume in the 2025 RealTrends Verified Rankings. 

“Corey’s passion for his work, his entrepreneurial spirit, and the extraordinary team he’s built in just seven years are what truly set First Coast apart,” Gavin Swartzman, the president of Christie’s International Real Estate, said in a statement. “He has not only created a regional powerhouse, but one that reflects our shared commitment to excellence and elevated client service.”

Christie’s International Real Estate was acquired in December 2024 by Compass, as part of the Robert Reffkin-helmed firm’s @properties acquisition.