Global Advisor, Local Expert
Partner/Successor, Managing Broker, Realtor, ABR, AHWD, CREA, RENE
chris@seattlebydesign.com
206.999.6920 – mobile
Chris is a Managing Broker, Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Real Estate Analyst, Negotiation Expert, & Diversity Specialist who leads the Seattle by Design Group from Realogics Sotheby’s downtown Seattle office. A local market expert with a celebrated background in advertising, he serves home buyers and sellers with equal care and precision. Working primarily by referral, Chris’ friendly demeanor and tenacious advocacy have earned the respect of peers across the local, regional, and national real estate community. A proficient analyst and masterful negotiator, Chris’ clients benefit from his ability to inform, educate, and mitigate risk while competing successfully in the highly contested, tier-one, Greater Seattle market.
Affiliated with all of the National, State, and Local Realtor associations, Chris regularly earns the Five Star Professional award and the Google Excellence in Customer Service award. He is a former Zillow Premier Agent and a former Redfin Partner Agent. Prior to serving in real estate, Chris was a 15-year advertising/marketing executive and a 10-year culinary artist. A graduate of the University of Washington, Chris enjoys connecting with and contributing to the community.
Specialties
- Team Lead
- Home Buying
- Home Selling
- Investment
- Relocation
Credentials
- Licensed Managing Broker
- Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)
- Certified Real Estate Analyst (CREA)
- Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)
- Diversity Specialist (AHWD)
Affiliations
- National Association of Realtors
- Washington Association of Realtors
- Seattle King County Realtors
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Media and Advertising, University of Washington (1997)
Before Real Estate
- Culinary Artist (10-years)
- Marketing / Advertising Executive (15-years)
- At-Home Father (3-years)
Service to the Community
Seeking to impact lives situationally, where and how it will be of greatest benefit, Chris routinely practices spontaneous giving, random acts of kindness, and volunteerism.