Chris Hounchell tenders an impressive range of professional experience, as well an entrepreneurial spirit and intense work ethic. As Broker Associate/REALTOR, Chris has repeatedly been a top 1% sales associate in the Florida real estate market for more than a decade, and he has been formally recognized for his outstanding production by REMAX International, Keller Williams, Coldwell Banker, Downtown Partners and Pinellas Realtor Organization, to name a few. Chris was also inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame, Platinum Club and is a seven-time recipient of the prestigious 100% CLUB. Chris has extensive knowledge and experience in the general real estate, loan origination, refinance, pre-foreclosure, short sale and foreclosure markets. He is also currently President of BELCON, LLC, a Florida real estate consulting company, a Loan Originator with Waterstone Mortgage Corporation and is Co-Founder of Cadyn & Charlie, a jewelry and apparel company.Chris is very active in the business and philanthropic communities. He has been a member of the Bay Area Advisors (BAA), Police Athletic League (PAL), Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society (AWAPS), Tampa Club, Club Excel, SPHS Green Devil Dads, Tampa Connection, University of Florida Alumni Association (UFAA), Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Pinellas Realtor Organization (PRO), Florida Association of Realtors (FAR), National Association of Realtors (NAR), SENATE Circle and the Tracy McGrady Foundation. Chris graduated in 2002 from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Public Relations. He shouldered a full-time work schedule while completing his studies, a work ethic that he continues to rely upon today. Chris enjoys boating, fitness, traveling, self-development, biohacking, mentoring and spending time with his wife, Chrissy Hounchell, and his two beautiful children, Cadyn & Charlie.