Christopher Lakkees — Southern California Real Estate Advisory
Christopher Lakkees — Southern California Real Estate Advisory
Christopher Lakkees — Southern California Real Estate Advisory
Christopher Lakkees — Southern California Real Estate Advisory
Christopher Lakkees — Southern California Real Estate Advisory
Christopher Lakkees — Southern California Real Estate Advisory
Christopher Lakkees — Southern California Real Estate Advisory
Christopher Lakkees — Southern California Real Estate Advisory
Christopher Lakkees — Southern California Real Estate Advisory
Christopher Lakkees — Southern California Real Estate Advisory
Southern California Real Estate

Residential & Commercial
Real Estate Advisory

Residential  ·  Commercial  ·  Investment

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25+
Years Across Sales, Marketing & Operations
$150M
Commercial Development & Operating Scope
USC Marshall
Master of Business Administration
7 Counties
Across Southern California
Service Area

Southern California's Most Coveted Markets

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Market Coverage
Seven Counties.
One Standard.
Christopher Lakkees operates across Southern California's most sought-after markets — from Montecito's botanical estates to Palm Springs' modernist compounds to La Jolla's clifftop retreats.
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        Residential snapshots through September 2026. Typical home values and inventory are broad indicators, not property valuations. Where an exact local series is unavailable, a nearby city, ZIP, or blended-area series is used. Source: Zillow Research. Updates are reviewed quarterly.

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        Real Estate Services

        Comprehensive Real Estate Services

        Residential, commercial, and investment representation, with building and design advisory.

        Residential

        Purchases, sales, luxury and estate properties, relocation, and investment residences—handled with discretion, market intelligence, and disciplined negotiation.

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        Commercial

        Acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development opportunities, and income-producing property—evaluated through both a real estate and business lens.

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        Building & Design Advisory

        Guidance for building, development, architecture, and interior design—from selecting the right professionals to navigating the engagement.

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        Christopher Lakkees — Southern California Real Estate Advisory
        25+ Years of Excellence
        About Christopher Lakkees

        Christopher Lakkees

        Christopher advises buyers, sellers, property owners, and investors across residential, commercial, and income-producing real estate throughout Southern California. He holds an MBA from USC Marshall and brings an analytical, client-first approach to each assignment—beginning with the objective, evaluating the opportunity, and building the right path forward.

        His experience spans buying, selling, redesigning, developing, financing, and marketing property. Christopher has represented clients in multimillion-dollar residential and commercial transactions, worked in mortgage banking, and served as Executive Vice President for a major Southern California commercial builder and prefabrication company. That breadth allows him to see the transaction from the perspectives of ownership, construction, capital, positioning, and execution. His broader network also includes institutional capital sources and senior brokerage relationships that can be brought into larger commercial assignments when appropriate.

        Christopher previously worked with Christie's International Real Estate and Christie's in Beverly Hills. His service philosophy was also shaped through work with hospitality and luxury-brand leaders, including Horst Schulze of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and Tom Yeardye of Jimmy Choo. The result is straightforward advice, disciplined representation, and a high standard of personal service—regardless of property type.

        Licensed California Real Estate Salesperson  ·  DRE #02206483
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        How We Work

        Strategy & Process

        01
        Deep Discovery

        Every engagement begins with a thorough understanding of your goals — financial, lifestyle, and legacy. We listen first, advise second.

        02
        Strategic Positioning

        Whether the objective involves a residence, commercial asset, or investment property, the strategy is built around current market evidence, leverage, timing, and risk.

        03
        Market Access

        Christopher draws on public opportunities, private relationships, and a broad professional network to identify the strongest available path—not simply the most obvious one.

        04
        Flawless Execution

        From negotiation and due diligence through escrow and closing, Christopher coordinates the details, keeps decisions clear, and protects the client's objective.

        Residential Portfolio

        Featured Representation

        Close Up Main House
        Malibu Orchard Estate
        Malibu Mountains  ·  Adjacent to Rosenthal Winery  ·  Malibu, CA
        7Beds
        9Baths
        12,940Sq Ft
        32Acres
        Property
        28980 Newton Canyon Road  ·  Malibu, CA 90265
        Structures
        Main Residence  ·  Guest House  ·  Pool House  ·  Cottage  ·  Solar Barn
        Sale
        Listed at $8,000,000  ·  Sold Off-Market  ·  Price Undisclosed
        Malibu Orchard Estate

        An extraordinary contemporary compound in the Malibu Mountains, adjacent to the Rosenthal Winery along a shared property line — the Malibu Orchard Estate was listed by Christopher Lakkees, who represented the sellers while working closely with their architect over a six-month period as the property completed its final phase of construction. This 32-acre sanctuary is built to the highest fire and seismic safety standards, featuring a fortified concrete moment frame, an all-glass elevator, and cascading water features throughout. The three-story main residence spans 8,182 SF with 3,100 SF of exterior terraces, a resort-style pool, persimmon orchard, guest house, pool house, and cottage. The estate sold off-market for an undisclosed amount.

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        Commercial Portfolio

        Commercial Listing

        $26,500,000  ·  6.0% Cap Rate  ·  30-Yr Absolute NNN
        Hanford Mall — 1679 W Lacey Blvd
        $26.5MSale Price
        6.0%Cap Rate
        30-YrAbsolute NNN
        7.5–7.9%Est. Yield Upside
        Location
        Central California  ·  Multi-County Primary Trade Area  ·  150,000+ Residents
        Commercial Portfolio  ·  Active Listing

        ±75,000+ SF of institutional-grade big-box retail occupying a fortress position within the dominant regional shopping destination for a multi-county primary trade area of 150,000+ residents. Ownership is structurally independent of the center — fee-simple title with dedicated access, separate utilities, and a fully autonomous loading court.

        Offered as a stabilized redevelopment opportunity featuring a 30-Year Absolute NNN lease currently in the final stages of execution, with zero ongoing landlord obligations upon commencement. The asset benefits from a significant eight-figure institutional infrastructure overhaul — including an institutional-grade loading court, dedicated dock separation, and heavy-power electrical build-out — creating a virtually irreplicable replacement cost moat at acquisition pricing of approximately 54% of replacement cost.

        The trade area benefits from a large, stable federal military presence providing a reliable, non-cyclical demand layer — insulating NOI from recessionary pressure. ±25,000 SF of Junior Anchor retail upside adjacent to the primary asset creates a clear path to estimated stabilized yield of 7.5–7.9% upon lease-up. An ideal 1031 exchange vehicle with bond-like, passive NNN cash flow upon commencement.

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        Philanthropy & Impact

        A Larger Mission

        Christopher has produced award-winning documentary films addressing human trafficking and the global exploitation of women and children — work that has been screened before the United States Congress, the United Nations, and parliamentary bodies across multiple continents, collectively raising over $15 million for survivors and prevention efforts worldwide.

        Client Stories

        What Clients Say

        "

        Christopher has guided our search for nearly a year with patience and honesty, never pushing us toward a property that wasn’t right. He’s talked us out of more properties than he’s recommended, always explaining what didn’t add up. We trust him to look out for us.

        ★★★★★
        J. & M., Topanga / Malibu
        "

        After losing our home in the fires, we faced an emotional search. Christopher guided us with patience and care, always keeping our needs at the center of his advice. We felt supported during a difficult time.

        ★★★★★
        S. & L., Malibu
        "

        I worked with Christopher on a complex acquisition. His experience in development, construction, mortgage banking, and real estate gave him a practical understanding of the deal from every angle. He saw details others might overlook and combined sound financial analysis with thoughtful, personal service.

        ★★★★★
        S.H., Pacific Palisades Builder
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        A curated list of past clients, principals, and industry colleagues
        is available to qualified prospects upon direct inquiry.

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        Let's Connect

        Tell Christopher what you are looking to accomplish—residential, commercial, or investment—and receive direct, strategic guidance on the next step.

        Office
        9100 Wilshire Blvd, 7th Floor
        Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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