Chris is a Tualatin, Oregon Real Estate Agent who is licensed in the State of Oregon and works out of the Coldwell Banker BSSP in Lake Oswego, OR. Currently Chris has not left a welcome message or submitted a photo, so please feel free to leave a review of Chris or email Chris Balmes to ask them to sign up and update their profile.
What year did you become a real estate agent?
1977
How many years have you been in Real Estate?
30
What is the average home price in your market?
365,000
Are there any new developments or trends in your area?
Many people are interested in buying second homes or recreational properties, especially properties near or on water.
Why do you enjoy being a real estate agent?
The satisfaction of helping others achieve their hopes and dreams is an unbelievable feeling - I love the looks on their faces when you hand them the keys to their new home or their new cabin!
What is the most challenging issue you face as a Real Estate Professional?
Making sure that I stay up with current trends and changes in the industry with regards to the internet, etc. Real estate is one of the most rapidly changing professions and I love that about it, but it is challenging to remain ahead of the curve.
Tell us one of your client success stories or an interesting moment in your profession.
Opening my own real estate company, Chris Balmes Properties,this year, is the realization of a long time dream and I look forward to making the company a huge success with the help of my daughter, Lisa, who is also a licensed realtor and a partner in the company.
What is your best characteristic?
My enthusiasm and my spirit.
Who or what inspires you the most?
"Success is loving life and daring to live it" - Maya Angelou
What is the best advice you ever received?
From my grandfather - never be afraid to take a risk and follow your heart!
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Right here in the Portland Oregon Metropolitan area - the best place in the world to live!
"Working in real estate is recieving and the passing on of information. We market homes andallowed to live a great life stye. We help people and they..."