Born and raised in London, England, Chris Brooks split time between London, Chicago, New York City and Vancouver, before finding his new home in Boston with his wife Amanda in 2022 and becoming a resident of West Roxbury shortly thereafter. Backed with over a decade of experience in the sales and finance industry, Chris brings a diverse skill set to arm him in his role as a real estate agent.
With a degree in Economics, Chris began his career as a financial analyst and then equities trader, teaching him the significance of researching and utilizing market conditions to make data-driven decisions, a skill that he often leverages now while advising clients in varying neighborhoods throughout Boston. After working a number of years in the finance industry, Chris transitioned to a role in construction working as a Contracts Coordinator to oversee the $1.5 Billion development of an old power plant into luxury condominiums, allowing him to gain valuable insights into large commercial building projects and a keen understanding of developments and high-quality workmanship. Honing in on his commercial real estate expertise, Chris then transitioned to sales for the next five years where he thrived in his role of running the UK arm of a New Zealand-based sustainability business through winning large-scale contracts while collaborating with several commercial real estate management companies.
Now, as a dedicated real estate agent, Chris is excited to bring his financial expertise, sales acumen, and passion for helping people to the world of real estate. His diverse experiences have honed his ability to connect with clients from different backgrounds to understand everyone's unique and specific needs when it comes to buying or selling a home. Having relocated to multiple cities, Chris wholeheartedly understands the importance of having a seamless home search and strives to mitigate any stressors for clients embarking on their new journeys. Driven by his personal experiences in the real estate market, Chris is drawn to the opportunity of educating buyers about the intricacies involved in purchasing a home, empowering them to make confident and sound financial decisions independent of emotional factors.
Outside of work, Chris embraces an active lifestyle; he is an avid marathon runner and a regular member of the Notch Brewing Running Club in Brighton. During the summer, you'll find him on the golf course, and in the winter months, he enjoys hitting the slopes to ski.
Why do you love your neighborhood?
For me West Roxbury is a great balance of suburban living with a lot of single family homes on tree lined streets, but still has a city vibe and is walkable. There's also a great community here, with events like the Corrib 5km race that the whole neighborhood turns out for!
Favorite local pizza?
Jinny's in Newton Center or Pleasant Cafe in Rozzie
Favorite place for a walk?
Arnold Arboretum and it's where my wife and I got married!
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Peach
Secret talent?
If it's broken, chances are I can fix it!
Why are you in real estate?
Real estate has been the perfect blend of my previous experience in finance and construction. I get to help clients navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives while also helping them see the potential in a space they can make their home. It’s also made me feel connected to my community in a way no other career has. The more involved you get in a neighborhood, the more it starts to feel like home. Since I’ve lived in a lot of different cities over the years, that’s something I really value. Being able to help other people find that same feeling is one of the best parts of the job.
