Client Testimonials

"Chris and Carrie are a GREAT team!  They really look out for your best interest and understand the needs of the military.  Very friendly and well networked with great resources to make your home buying experience as stress free as possible.  They are relentless in ensuring your needs are met. As a team, they have a way to make you feel that you are their only customer and your needs are the most important.  Their negotiaiting skills are the best I have experienced, they certainly wil save you money..." - Paul Early  / U.S. Army

"Chris and Carrie and his team are the BEST hands down!  We were in the market to buy a new home for our family of four.  We were working with a different agent at first and had gone out looking at houses on several occasions and found nothing.  This particular agent was not very aggressive and seemed to not care what it was that we were specifically looking for in a house.  Needless to say, we were extremely disappointed.  This was our first time buying a home and therefore did not know how a Realtor should be but we knew it should be a better experience. We have some friends that had purchased a house about two years ago and remember them telling us how amazing Chris and his team were, so we decided to call Chris. After the first conversation with Chris we knew we had made the right choice!  Chris was very knowledgeable about buying a house, his website was very easy to navigate and we had access to every home on the market, finally we had an agent that listened to what we were specifically searching for in a home!  We picked out several homes to preview, set up the day and time, and found the perfect home that day.  Every house we walked into, Chris was very pleasing to work with and would give us complete details, tax records, property history and even advice about the house!  Chris was with us through every part of the process of the actual offer through the closing process.  We never felt lost or taken advantage of... We knew we were getting the best house at the best price.  All in all, I would not recommend ANYONE else as a Realtor!  Chris and his team are GREAT!!!! "- Dayna Codopony

"Chris and Carrie are a dynamic duo!  My husband and I worried about NOTHING during the process of house searching and then eventually purchasing!  They're genuine, kind, and honest!  And we were so grateful to have had such a pleasant experience with them and with buying our first home.  They're definitely in our address book for keeps and we will refer them to everyone!" - Marlesha Sewell

Chris's team helped me sell my property at the ocean front and I could not be happier!  Chris's "Out of the box" thinking saved the deal.  Their responsiveness not only to me but to all the other players (inspectors, real estate attorney, appraiser) helped make this transaction happen smoothly.  Thank guys!! - DavisPR

Chris is an amazing agent.  He is on top of his game and responds to inquiries with speed and accuracy.  He is very aggressive in getting the price you want for the home you want. He is very responsive to your needs as a buyer and was as professional as they come!  I have purchased two homes through Chris and I plan on making my next purchase through him too.  I wouldn't' trust it to anyone else!  Great job as always! - Doug C. 

“Chris and Carrie are awesome. When is came to finding us a place to call “home” they both patiently and enthusiastically worked with us, always keeping our personal needs and goals in mind. Chris surpassed any expectations when it came to finalizing the transaction and we’d refer him to any friends or family with any real estate needs in a heartbeat.” - Aaron and Lisa Swaner

"Chris was a great help in selling my house. Although my house took over 80 days to sell, we worked together to expedite the sale. I would recommend Chris Carlson to anybody moving to the Virginia Beach area. He works well with the military (I am in the Navy). Finally, Chris made the process as smooth as possible (we completed the process of selling my home through email and text messages)." - Mr. Kolodziejczyk

"I would definitely recommend The Carlson Real Estate Group to anyone that needs a realtor. I felt like they were always on my team and that Chris truly had my best interest at heart. He answered any and every concern and questions that I had and was always willing and ready to help. I will definitely use Chris for any other real estate transactions that I have." - Angela Martin, Virginia Beach

"This was our first Home and from Day one Chris had our best interest in mind. They educated me while pursuing whatever I was looking for in a new starter home. He never got frustrated and or rushed us, he gave us an abundance of options to choose from . Chris also guided me through this complicated process with little to no stress. Which is why I will be calling Chris in the near future. " – Frank M.

"Chris is the best agent that I have encountered!! He is top notch and will not stop until all of your needs are matched with your wants!" - Alishia Becker

"Chris is the man!! When my husband came home and told me about buying a house, I was a little on edge about it. But once I met Chris in person, all worries went out the window. He was VERY helpful, explained things to me that I did not understand and was very patient with us. Even my daughter liked him! The whole process went SO well and we are extremely happy with our new home. THANKS CHRIS and God bless you!" - Jasper Ancrum

"Chris was a great help through our first buying experience he definitely took pleasure in going to bat for us. Thanks Chris." - Mike Caraballo

"Great Job all around!!" - Michael Jackson

"Chris Carlson was great he attended to all my needs and looked out for me, as I was a first-time home buyer and did not know the process. With Chris, I felt comfortable and he made buying my first home easy. I will always recommend Chris to my friends & family for their real estate needs." - Brian Betts

"I showed up in the area [and] he had laid the plans for me to see many houses that first day. I had other ideas and in a matter of 15 minutes, Chris and his wife had the entire day rescheduled to my exact needs. Six hours later my wife and I found a house, he walked me threw all the paperwork, inspections, closing and anything else that popped up. I needed a house fast and a closing even faster, he set everything up and it was executed very smoothly. I would recommend him to my own mother. My wife and I are very happy with our new home and the level of professionalism we encountered in the buying process. Thank you, Chris! " - Chris Ingoldsby

"I had a great experience with Chris. He was extremely helpful and informative throughout the process. I felt comfortable and relaxed because of his expertise. I will use him again in the future." - Buyer

"Chris and his wife, Carrie, and Susan went above and beyond the call of duty to assist me in my effort to sell in this slow market and while relocating abroad. They provided extraordinary support and friendship as well as sound & neutral advice. I could not have done this without them and will recommend them to all my friends and anyone needing realtors!" - Allison Moody

"Let's say he did much more you would expect from an agent and had answers to all our questions. Great guy. " - Buyer

"Chris made my first-time home buying experience an excellent one. His did everything in his power to make my buying decision an easy one. Even though we ran into some problems at closing due to the seller’s part, he was very encouraging and supportive. Hampton Roads needs more realtors like Chris. I am not saying that the others realtors are bad - I am just saying that Chris and his team have a lot of skills and knowledge when it comes to helping a buyer buy their first home and will help you get the best deal! Chris' team went above and beyond to support me when things were going badly due to the seller’s side. With a team like this, you won’t have any worries, and they won’t let you down. Thank you Chris, Matt, for all of your help and going beyond to make my purchase so smooth." - Jeri Teal

"Chris Carlson and his wife Carrie were such wonderful people they made us feel like a part of the family from the first day we met them not only where they great but they were always willing to go out of their way to make sure that we were completely comfortable and happy with our greatest investment yet. We will definitely recommend Chris to our friends and family and everybody that we know who is looking to buy a house in the future." - Phillip Armstead, Chesapeake

"Chris was an energetic, motivated agent who was aggressive and extremely helpful in finding my "last" house where I will retire. Can't say enough about the friendly professional approach to house hunting and closing the "deal"." - Steven Scoville

"Chris was up front and honest about the entire process... From setting foot in the house the first time to answering questions in the days after closing took place. I would recommend Chris to anyone that is looking for a home in the Hampton roads area... Completely satisfied! " - Buyer, Chesapeake

"Chris Carlson was there for my questions, any time. He helped me understand the processes and looked out for MY best interest." - Susan Gallicchio, Virginia Beach

"Chris is a godsend - the consummate professional who can get the job done whatever it is. He helped my fiancé and I with the daunting task of our first home purchase. He was always just a phone call away and if you couldn't reach him immediately, he would get back to you promptly. I am very impressed with his knowledge, level of caring and would recommend anyone who is thinking of buying or selling a home to use him as their agent." - Buyer, Chesapeake

"Chris was right on top of everything, always answered his phone no matter what time it was… Chris you are the best!!!" - Buyer, Virginia Beach

"Chris is an excellent Realtor. He returned my calls promptly, and he goes above and beyond. " - Jason Copeland, Suffolk

"I was completely satisfied with Chris Carlson. If I had to do it all over again, he would be my number one choice to work with. He always responded right away. He was on top of everything that was asked of him. Thank you, Chris, for helping me purchase my first home. I do look forward to working with you again." - Buyer, Chesapeake

"As a first time buyer, I was unsure about the home buying process. I'm grateful that I had Chris Carlson on my side to answer my questions, provide his knowledge on our house visits and get me a great deal for closing! I highly recommend Chris to anyone needing a Realtor! " - Mark Mitchell, Virginia Beach

"Chris did a fabulous job representing us during the process since we were out of town. He and his wife are a great team and we will recommend them to our friends in the future." - Buyer, Chesapeake

"We are so extremely grateful to Chris and Carrie Carlson for being patient with us during our house-hunting adventures. They were awesome and we would recommend them to anybody. They both go the extra mile for you and work around your schedule. We worked so closely with them that they have become good friends of ours and will be coming to our housewarming and our wedding. Thank you so much, Chris and Carrie." - Stephanie Burkett

"Chris was wonderful to work with and he sold my house in two days! He gave me great ideas to help make the house more marketable and was very on top of the transaction from the beginning to the end. I can't say enough good things about him." - Scott Alperin, Esq.

"Thank you for everything. I went into the process slightly weary, and everyone was so helpful and always made sure I was taken care of and comfortable with everything. I have nothing but good things to say." - Rebecka Wipf

"He was excellent, very professional and helpful. He went beyond our expectations. I will recommend him to all my family and friends" - Trupti Patel

"Chris was great, at every turn in the process he was there to answer all of my questions and advise me on what was best for me. He was always prompt in returning my calls if we missed one another. One time he even texted me in the middle of a meeting to let me know that he did get my call and would call me right back. He always had my best interest in mind. I would recommend Chris to any one." - Chris Grimsley

"Chris was an outstanding realtor for my wife and me. He was available to us from start to finish. We've worked with other realtors before, but Chris really went out of his way to get us the best deal. We are overjoyed with the results." - Charles Cannon

"I would like to thank Chris for all of his help. With me in San Diego and my fiancé deployed, Chris was able to do most of the work via e-mail and phone. I didn't think it was possible at first, but from day one, Chris was able to put my mind at ease. Now we are proud owners of our first home. I hope to meet Chris and his wife as soon as I relocate to Virginia. Thank you both for being such wonderful Realtors and looking out for the best interest of your clients." - Esther Wazal

"Chris: Thank you for being our Champion in this time-consuming and complex transaction. You have always been the consummate professional throughout the entire process. Thank you for always being available to take my calls and answer my questions. My family and I thank you very much for your hard work and dedication to helping us sell our home!" - Chris Schmidt, Esq.

"With Chris’s help we purchased a "short sale", and Chris took extra steps to assist us when the bank refused to help with items related to completing the appraisal." - Buyer

"Chris and Carrie are extremely personable individuals. My husband and I were comfortable with the care and concern which they displayed as they worked with us. We were always kept in the loop regarding any possibilities with regard to the property. And when the situation necessitated a firm hand, believe me, 'Chris is the man'. Chris is knowledgeable, energetic, focused, professional, consumer-friendly, trustworthy and will get the job done. My husband and I are very pleased with his job performance and will HIGHLY recommend him to family and friends." - Denise Wynn

"Always optimistic and supportive, Chris was wonderful in guiding us through our house purchase…only our second in 32 years! He was available by e-mail, phone, and fax, and a long-distance process was as easy as our local one." - Wanda Riter

"He was friendly and very helpful. He was flexible and able to meet around my schedule. He was great at answering all my questions." - Vanessa Mcalister

"I would like to say that I appreciated the work Chris did for me. He was very diligent when I asked to see houses and stayed on top of things for me. I would recommend him to any friends or family looking to buy or sell a home." - Steve Gadlin

"Chris was so helpful to me and my family in helping us find the perfect house! Our process was done through internet and phone, which can be stressful, but Chris made us feel at ease through the whole transaction, even when dealing with difficult sellers Thanks Chris!" - Linda Marimpietri

"Chris is a knowledgeable, reliable, honest, and helpful agent." - Seller

"I would like to say that I appreciated the work Chris did for me. He was very diligent when I asked to see houses and stayed on top of things for me. I would recommend him to any friends or family looking to buy or sell a home." - Steve Gadlin

"He was the best realtor we have ever dealt with. We went through trying to purchase 3 homes, and it took him to make our dreams come true." - Tammy Snowden

"Chris worked with me for 2 years to find a house a that my wife and I loved; thanks to his dedication and patience, we were able to stick with it and find a house for our family. I refer all my friends to call Chris for their home shopping needs." - Brad Long

"Chris stuck with us through our long search for a house to make sure we were getting the right house for us. We love the house we bought." - Buyer

"Chris is an excellent realtor. I would recommend his services to all my friends and acquaintances for a job well done." - Debra Potts

"Chris met all of the expectations that I had. He was always available when needed and found everything that I was looking for in my first home. His market knowledge, skills in negotiation and level of integrity far surpassed all of my expectations." - Christopher House

"Chris is an amazing agent. He is on top of his game and responds to inquiries with speed and accuracy. He is very aggressive in getting the price you want for the home you want. He is very responsive to your needs as a buyer and was as professional as they come. I have purchased two homes through Chris and I plan on making my next purchase with him as well. " - Doug Cassell