Like any stubborn teenager, I didn't listen to my parents right away when they said I should get my real estate license at 18. I am now 2nd generation in the industry and partner of my team. It took me some time to get here, but I'm proud of the journey along the way.I went to culinary school and received a bachelor's degree in restaurant management. While attending college I grew a passion for fine dining, and everything involved with it. I started at a very young age as a server assistant (busboy) at LaCroix at The Rittenhouse Hotel which everyone looked up to at the time, and rose my way into a managing position within a few short years. While working there, I was fortunate to have gained skills that I get to use today in my current positions from a client standpoint as well as managing a team.Since becoming a Realtor, I have assisted over 100 families in finding their ideal home or a new investment property. I am proud of the level of service I provide to them, ensuring they receive the best of me with the knowledge that I bring is useful to the decision of the house they are going to purchase. I was just mentioned in South Jersey Real Producer Magazine for the upcoming star. In just the 3 full years of Real Estate, I have managed to sell over $18M in volume by myself, and looking to continue the growth!Today, I enjoy connecting with passionate, driven individuals who are looking to excel not only in their work lives but in their personal lives too. Outside of assisting clients to find their dream home or their next investment property, I enjoy traveling as much as I can with my wife. I have to several countries and hopefully be able to hit all 7 continents one day. Besides traveling, I decompress by playing guitar, walking my dog, surfing, working out, and making delicious dinners or going out to dinner with my wife. I'm looking forward to connecting with you!Best,Chris Alves