About
We are committed to the idea that information is power, and we believe that a client who obtains the strongest, most reliable, data has a distinct advantage. We work diligently to understand our clients’ needs, and we often see opportunities where other only see problems. Our focus on our clients, and our intimate knowledge of the local market and national trends, allows us to help our clients achieve their investment objectives.
Our professional real estate team looks beyond the successful completion of any single transaction, and we dedicate our resources, knowledge and experience to meeting our clients’ ongoing real estate needs.
We look forward to working with you.
Chris Shoemaker, CCIM, a native of Santa Cruz County, specializes in the Sale, Leasing, and Exchange of commercial and investment property, with an emphasis on helping clients increase net worth through the acquisition, disposition, and exchange of income producing and development real estate.
Chris has successfully represented buyers, sellers, and exchangers of various types of income producing properties throughout the United States. Chris has closed transactions in excess of $500,000,000.00 and is a trusted advisor to many long-term clients.
Before entering the field of commercial real estate, Chris spent eight years in education as both a Teacher of English at Harbor High School in Santa Cruz and also as the Head Men’s Basketball coach at Gavilan College in Gilroy.
Chris possesses a Master's degree in Physical Education from Saint Mary's College, a Master's degree in Education from Chapman University, a Bachelor's degree in English from UC Davis, and a California Teaching Credential.
Chris is a licensed California Real Estate Broker and has earned his CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation
Chris lives in Aptos with his family and spends his time away from work looking for beautiful places to fly fish for trout and working as an unpaid Uber driver for his kids.