“This isn’t an ending, it’s a continuation.” With these words, Lucie Hauri captures the gentle transition at her namesake real estate agency in Mallorca. After more than four decades of guiding people through some of life’s most meaningful decisions, she is handing over the reins to someone who knows the journey intimately: Christine Poignie.

For both Lucie and Christine, Mallorca is more than a backdrop—it’s home. “This isn’t just where we work. It’s where we belong,” Lucie says. Both women have raised their children here—Lucie her son, Christine her three children—witnessing the island’s many shifts and rhythms. Especially in the southeast, they don’t just navigate the market; they understand its nuances, its heartbeat, and what truly makes a place feel like home. Their knowledge is not only professional, but deeply personal—shaped by years of living, loving, and growing on the island.

Lucie never saw herself as just a broker. “For me, it was never about closing the deal, but about clarity, humanity, and trust.” In Christine, she recognised a kindred spirit—someone who “sees people” and brings her own structure and spark, without losing what defines the agency. “We’ve always worked side by side, not in competition, but in harmony,” Christine adds.

Listening first

“We don’t start with listings. We start with listening,” Christine explains. Real expertise, for both, is not just about market knowledge, but about reading between the lines—knowing when to pause, when a glance says more than words, when a moment of silence holds a decision. “Only when I truly understand who someone is can I find the right property. It’s never about budget first. It’s about life plans, dreams, and timing.” This approach means that every client relationship is unique, built on trust and genuine understanding. “We honour the emotional weight of real estate decisions. Because in the end, it’s not about property, it’s about people and possibilities,” Christine says.

A new chapter, same essence

The transition is not a change of direction, but a refinement of focus. Christine brings a modern touch—digital tools, clear systems, and a precise eye—while holding fast to the values that define the business. Christine’s approach to leadership is about creating space—for ideas, for growth, for meaningful collaboration. “I’m not a classic successor. I’m part of a thoughtful evolution.” Lucie’s clarity is unwavering: “I’m not stepping down because I have to—I’m stepping aside because I trust her.” This trust is not just professional, but intimately shared—a recognition that the agency’s heart and soul will continue to beat, even as it evolves.

What’s unfolding at Lucie Hauri Real Estate is more than succession. It’s a return, a reconnection, a moment that feels, as Christine puts it, “less planned, more destined.” With one woman stepping back and another stepping forward, the agency carries on—adapted for today, yet shaped by all that has come before.