Hi, I'm Chris Schultz, a Real Estate Consultant with Keller Williams and the leader of LFG Elite Real Estate here on Florida's Emerald Coast.
Before I ever sold a house, I was a professional ballroom dancer. That's where I met my wife. She became my dance partner, and we've been together about 17 years now with two kids. Ballroom taught me how to work one-on-one with people, stay patient, and guide someone step by step until they feel confident on their own. That's exactly what drew me to real estate. To me, this job is mostly education. My role is to make sure you understand every part of the process and to keep you away from the risks most people never see coming.
I work with buyers and sellers all over the Florida Panhandle, from Crestview and Niceville to Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and the rest of the Emerald Coast. I'm also a luxury specialist, so whether it's a first home near base or a high-end property on the water, you're going to get the same level of attention and the same straight answers.
A big part of my business is helping out-of-state buyers relocate here, especially military families getting orders to Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field. Moving across the country on a tight timeline is stressful, and a lot of the time you're buying a home you've only seen on a screen. I'll walk you through the neighborhoods, commute times, cost of living, flood zones, insurance, and builders so you know what you're getting into before you sign anything. If something doesn't look right, I'm going to tell you.
For sellers, I bring a plan for pricing, marketing, and negotiating that's built around getting you the most money with the least headache. I've spent years working with homeowners whose listings expired or who tried selling on their own, so I know what keeps a house from selling and how to fix it. I'm not going to tell you a number just to win your listing. I'll show you the data and we'll make the call together.
I also run a YouTube channel called Emerald Coast Unfiltered, where I cover the good, the bad, and the ugly about living here. Cost of living in Crestview, reasons to move here (and reasons not to), what to expect when you PCS to Eglin, and a lot more. If you're thinking about moving to the area, it's a great place to start, and it'll give you a pretty good idea of who I am before we ever talk.
At the end of the day, I care about one thing: getting you to the closing table with a deal you feel good about. If you're thinking about buying or selling on the Emerald Coast, I'd love to help. Give me a call or shoot me a text at 850.699.8891, email me at Chris@ChrisCloses.com, or visit ChrisCloses.com.
Let me know how I can help!