Chris Tebbutt

Chris earned his degree in Architecture from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, advising both buyers and sellers in making informed choices with regard to design potential and, return on investment.

Chris' is committed to bringing the highest level of "white-glove" service and confidentiality to his clients. Chris has earned the nickname "gentle lion" when it comes to negotiating on behalf of his clients, including several properties that are not offered to the public.

Voted Best Real Estate Agent in Laguna Beach by his community, Chris prides himself in helping his clients reach their personal and financial goals in what is often the highest valued asset of their lifetime. Chris attributes much of his success, however, to bringing his passion for developing long-term relationships with his colleagues and clients, and as a result, receiving almost 100% of his clients through referrals and consistent repeat business.

When it comes to marketing your property, Chris is known for his strategic marketing plans and understands that first impressions are everything, especially since the majority buyers begin their search online and have high expectations of engagement. An expert in this area, Chris was named Top Social Media in California Real Estate by Top Agent magazine.


Chris was nominated by his colleagues to serve on the Compass Agent Advisory Council, currently advising on company culture, processes, and initiatives such as Compass Cares to give back to the community.

★★★★★
"Chris acted as our agent during the sale of our rental cottage in Laguna Beach, and we cannot think of enough good things to say about his participation. His professional knowledge, combined with his care and interest in our requirements, made Chris the best representative we could have asked for. Chris was endlessly patient and attentive during the process, and his energetic performance facilitated the satisfactory sale of our property in a timely manner. To make the process even easier Chris is a good person, and a pleasure to deal with."
- Marcus & Suzanne

★★★★★
"Chris did a terrific job helping us prep and sell our parents’ home. I live in Massachusetts, and my brother lives in L.A., so we really had to rely on Chris to manage things for us and he did a wonderful job. We were very happy with how the process went and enjoyed working with Chris. He really took the stress out of a challenging situation."
- Stephanie

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"Chris did a fantastic job selling our home! He worked with us closely every step of the way, helping to make sure our home presented in the best possible light. He was always available to answer questions and for showings. In the end, our home received multiple offers and sold for over asking price after only a week on the market!"
- Emily & Jeremy

★★★★★
"Chris is an amazing agent and a wonderful person. His level of market knowledge and exemplary ethics really stood out. He helped us navigate a complicated property with challenges along the way with patience and guidance. His background in architecture and eye for design helped us tremendously with Compass Concierge. We are so thankful to have worked with him and highly recommend him to anyone!"
- Holly