A Year of Excellence: How @properties Lone Star | Christie’s International Real Estate Set the Standard in 2024
This Texas brokerage is building on the success they earned in 2024 to make 2025 another banner year

Last year was a transformative year for @properties Lone Star | Christie’s International Real Estate. Backed by the prestige of a global brand and powered by industry-leading technology, the brokerage has become the premier choice for luxury real estate in Austin and beyond. CEO Jerry Mooty and COO Romeo Manzanilla spearheaded a year of extraordinary achievements, solidifying the company’s position as an industry leader.

Accolades and Recognition
The accolades rolled in across Texas throughout 2024, underscoring @properties Christie’s relentless commitment to excellence. The brokerage claimed the #2 spot in The Top Workplaces by the Austin Statesman, was named #13 on the SMU Cox 100 Entrepreneur Awards and ranked #3 Top Workplaces by the Dallas Morning News. Additionally, the firm was crowned the Best Real Estate Company by DFW Best – People’s Choice, Dallas Morning News.
Beyond company-wide accolades, individual agents shone brightly, earning distinctions from Real Trends Verified-America’s Best, D Magazine’s D Best, PT50, Modern Luxury’s Top Luxury Agent, Elite 25 Austin and Real Producers Magazine’s Top 500 (Dallas and Austin). These honors reflect the caliber of talent and dedication at every level of the organization.
COO Romeo Manzanilla further bolstered the company’s prestige by being named a top three finalist for Executive of the Year by Platinum Top 50 and delivering an impactful keynote at Austin’s inaugural Inman Connect event.
Momentum Through Innovation and Culture
In a competitive market, @properties Christie’s continues to differentiate itself through its innovative tools, expansive global network via Christie’s International Real Estate, and an unmatched collaborative team culture. These factors have made the brokerage a magnet for top talent. Over the past year, many agents have made the move to @properties Christie’s, drawn by the company’s dynamic environment and commitment to supporting agent success.
Notable additions include MJ McFarland, Senior Vice President of Sports and Entertainment; Krystal Pedraza; Shannon Ayres; Sara Kogut; Erica Balbay; Enid C. Cleland, and their Director of Marketing Haley Pecikonis. All these seasoned professionals joined from the same competing brokerage and represent the best in the business, already making an impact within @properties Christie’s growing Austin footprint. Their choice to join @properties Christie’s is a testament to the company’s status as the most sought-after brokerage in the region.

Looking Ahead: Building on Success in 2025
As 2025 begins, @properties Christie’s is poised to carry this momentum forward. With plans for further expansion, continued innovation, and an unwavering focus on agent and client success, the brokerage is ready to define the next chapter of luxury real estate in Austin. The entire team is energized and eager to build on the incredible success of 2024, setting new standards for excellence in the year to come.
@properties Christie’s is more than a brokerage; it is a community of driven professionals dedicated to raising the bar in the real estate industry. With an eye on the future and a foundation of success, the company is ready to make 2025 another banner year.