Chris DeFreitas
Arizona Real Estate Advisor | REALTOR® with West USA Realty
I’m Chris DeFreitas, a native Arizonan and REALTOR® with West USA Realty. For more than 20 years I’ve helped people buy, sell, invest in and manage homes across Greater Phoenix.
Buying|Selling|Investing|Property Management
By the Numbers
Experience
Volume
Served
on Zillow
Experience Beyond the Listing
I’ve served more than 500 clients and helped produce over $200 million in sales. Along the way I’ve also remodeled, repaired, leased and managed homes. That changed how I represent clients.
When I walk a property, I look past the asking price at the layout, lot, condition and systems, and what the home will cost to own and resell. When something comes up mid-transaction, I usually know who to call and what the realistic options are.
My Approach
You work directly with me. I’m your point of contact for strategy, pricing, negotiations, inspections and updates. Brokerage and administrative resources support the work behind the scenes.
What You Can Expect
Straight answers
Honest, direct information at every step, even when it isn’t what you hoped to hear.
Clear recommendations
Advice grounded in hands-on remodeling, contractor and management experience.
Follow-through
One point of contact, all the way from strategy to closing.
Professional Designations and Affiliations
Advanced education. Higher standards. Better results.
Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
Advanced real estate education covering contract law, professional standards, sales and marketing, finance and risk reduction. A national designation delivered by the state REALTOR® associations that meets the accreditation standards of the National Association of REALTORS®.
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)
The benchmark of excellence in buyer representation, awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) to practitioners who meet specified educational and practical experience criteria.
Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE)
Specific understanding of the complex issues facing homeowners and the foreclosure-avoidance options available to them, with solutions for homeowners facing hardships, specifically short sales.
National Association of Residential Property Managers
NARPM property managers have heightened expertise and industry knowledge to assist them in doing the best possible job.
West USA Realty
West USA Realty opened its first office in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1986 and has become one of Arizona’s largest real estate firms. In 2021, Real Trends named West USA Realty the Largest Regional Brand in the Southwest and the #1 independently owned brokerage in Arizona.
Client Experience
Clients have left more than 140 five-star reviews. Read them on Zillow.
Based in Scottsdale
Close to home, I also offer leasing and full property management for a select number of homes.
Away from Work
When I’m not working, I’m hiking, biking, playing pickleball, or spending time with family and friends.
Helpful Tools
Let’s talk about your next move.
Call or text me at 602-717-4838, or send me a message.