M E E T C H R I S L A K K E E S
C R E A T I N G G R E A T E R V A L U E & S O L U T I O N S
C: 424-425-5001 | E: [email protected] | DRE# 02206483
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I'm a Southern California native with an MBA from USC and over 25 years of success in luxury sales, marketing, and real estate. My career began at The Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel and continued with the launch of the iconic Jimmy Choo brand, where I helped scale the company from $20 million in sales in 2002 to over $200 million by 2007.
I've worked across residential and commercial sales, development, and real estate banking. I’ve listed marquee estates like the 32-acre Malibu Orchard Estate and contributed to significant multifamily developments, including Arte—a 182-unit luxury community that sold for $68 million. I also helped scale a national real estate banking platform to $5 billion in annual revenue. As EVP of Business Development at SWS—one of Southern California’s largest builders—I led $150 million in annual sales and marketing strategy for modular innovation and large-scale real estate projects, building on the firm’s legacy of landmark developments such as The Ritz-Carlton Downtown LA and The W Hollywood. Today, I specialize in luxury estates across West Los Angeles, including Malibu, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, and Santa Monica. I personally oversee every listing—from pricing strategy and staging to negotiation and closing—ensuring precision, discretion, and exceptional outcomes. My approach combines brand storytelling, development expertise, and globally targeted marketing to maximize exposure and drive top-dollar offers. Leveraging my extensive personal network of contacts—including top-tier advisors, real estate professionals, and high-net-worth buyers—I connect properties to qualified clients. Through innovative digital campaigns and cinematic virtual tours, I generate millions of views, creating unparalleled visibility and attracting serious, high-intent buyers. Beyond real estate, I've helped raise over $15 million for causes supporting abused women and children. My advocacy work, in collaboration with members of the U.S. Congress, Senate, and international governments, has driven meaningful reforms in protection laws and victim support systems. I also offer to donate 10% of my commissions from every transaction to a charity of my client's choice. For sellers seeking strategic insight, high-touch service, and global reach, I deliver more than exposure—I deliver results. |