Growing up in the Cleveland suburb of Shaker Heights, OH with streets lined by well preserved Colonial, Tudor and Georgian Revival homes mostly built in the 1920’s and 1930’s this is where the admiration and interest began that ultimately lead him to the real estate industry. After college prep high school and a brief stint in competitive cycling, the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University brought Chris to the Valley in 2005 and he quickly found that a life in the West is where he wanted to be.
A resume that comprises over a decade of sales experience with the majority spent in the Financial Services industry partnering with executive-level management teams of Fortune Global 500 companies. Today, Chris applies his unique skill set and experience as a luxury Realtor® who primarily serves the Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley areas, but will enthusiastically work with clients throughout the Arizona market. Dedicated to providing excellent results, skilled negotiation and an amazing client experience, Chris is the ideal partner for your real estate needs. Whether you are buying or selling a home, Chris will leverage a vast network and guide you through the process with integrity, consistent communication and professionalism as an advocate and trusted advisor.
Outside of the real estate business Chris is passionate about his family, fitness and fellowship of faith. Blessed as a husband to his best friend, a proud step-father to two amazing children, and wrangler of an ever-energetic German Shepherd Dog. Running, HIIT workouts, golf and cycling round out a regular fitness routine, and fervently supporting his favorite sports teams as a pastime.
Chris is the co-founder of The Taege Team with his wife Jen Taege. A member of the National Association of Realtors, Phoenix Association of Realtors, a member and regular attendee of the Paradise Valley Luxury Home Tour and the North Central Tour.