Now a realtor who helps clients buy and settle into their dream homes, Chris Anderson once moved from house to house, to different states every year. Born in Virginia, her childhood involved packing and moving on repeat. Every year or so, Chris and her family would change states, due to her father’s job, until her 8th grade year, when the family settled in New Jersey. She attended college in West Virginia and returned to New Jersey five years later. In 1996, Chris became a Chester County resident and has been here ever since.  

For the last six years, Chris Anderson has been helping people buy and sell their homes, under Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox and Roach. She specializes in the Chester County and southern Lancaster County area, as well as the state of Delaware. With a long background in customer service, she made the jump into real estate. “I decided real estate was what I really wanted to do,” Chris said. “Helping people was the big thing for me.” Chris prioritizes teaching people primarily about the market and affordability, throughout the home-buying process.  

Chris prides herself on making the home-buying and selling process as easy as possible for her clients. “There’s a lot of steps involved,” she noted. “There can be different procedures, depending on the township you live in, including certificates and HOAs. There can be hiccups along the way, and I’m here to help people understand what they need.” Chris handles not only the physical needs of the house and the market, but the emotional needs of her clients. She takes it step-by-step, to make the process digestible for her clients. Buying or selling can be overwhelming and emotional, so Chris puts an emphasis on always having a plan and having open communication with clients. Chris has worked with ‘down-sizers’ before; people who have lived in their house for decades and are now switching to a smaller house. “I just had a client in West Chester, her husband built the house she lived in for sixty-seven years. Her son moved in at six years old and is now seventy years old. I was going over the paperwork with her and her three children and they were all tearing up.”  

Western Chester County is a unique and beautiful place to live; a lucky location that is close to both the beach and the mountains and offers its own captivating sceneries. Chris said, “I love Chester County, it has a special charm to it. There’s a ton of history here.” Not only does she love western Chester County for its personality and historic feel, but she also finds inspiration here. “What I love about western Chester County is that there’s a lot of businesses and people that have been there a long time. I’ve seen their business goals, and it helps inspire me in my own business journey.” Chris noted J.D. Eckman and Triple Fresh Market as western Chester County inspirations and she frequents local shops and restaurants, like Homestead Studios and Harry’s the Neighborhood Place.  

Chris brings her valuable knowledge to every real estate situation. “No matter what is going on in the industry, people still want to be in Chester County. Even with current interest rates, I still had people wanting to buy.” Chris is equipped to handle both residential and commercial real estate. Commercial real estate is distinct, in that people can be highly selective. Commerical buyers are relying on making a profit and Chris can easily switch back and forth between the two types of real estate. Not only does she possess that skill, but she’s also dealt with all kinds of mortgages; conventional, VA, FHA, USDA, and she even recently did a HUD home. A HUD home is a government-owned home and “one of the hardest transactions one could ever do.” Chris said, “For the HUD home, it was owned by an elderly couple, who had passed away and had no family. So, since there was no one to inherit the house, it passed back to government ownership. It’s more difficult because the paperwork is more complicated when it comes from HUD.” Chris had a total of eighteen people throughout the transaction, but was able to successfully secure the home for her clients.  

In an ever-changing industry, Chris keeps her clients calm and informed by having open and honest communication and a positive attitude. She sticks to both a plan and a schedule, and has a resiliency and desire to see her clients happy. “I love my job, even in the toughest times,” Chris said. “That’s when I love it the most, because I know I’m helping my clients. I know I’m a part of a life-changing moment for them.” Seeing her clients get from Point A to Point B is always a remarkable moment for her, whether the significance stems from a joyous or a downhearted situation. “I see the excitement from others, but I also deal with people moving due to death or divorce.” Reflecting on a particular move, Chris recounted, “Two years ago, I had a couple move from a 55+ community to an independent living facility and the husband didn’t want to move, but they had to because they lived in a big house, and the wife couldn’t climb the stairs anymore. He pulled me aside and said, ‘I don’t want to move, I’m doing this for her.’ She died after seventy-two years of marriage, and I still go and visit him; he lives alone now.” Every client that Chris has worked with, especially ones she didn’t know at the beginning, she continues to keep in touch with. 

Chester County is an enchanting place to put down roots. “There’s a ton of beautiful, older homes here.” Chris said. Western Chester County also offers a wide variety of house styles, such as ranches, contemporary, colonial, farmhouses, and new construction. There’s something for everyone. Authenticity is Chris’ approach to every real estate circumstance. “I have an extremely honest take with clients,” said Chris. “I’ll always advise them on if a house is a good investment or not. For that, my clients believe in what I say.”  

Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases anyone will ever make. “Owning your own home means having equity. It’s yours. It’s an investment and one of the biggest achievements,” said  Chris. “You don’t have to answer to anyone, and you can customize it to your own style.” One of Chris’ biggest motivations is seeing her clients still love their home years later and knowing she had a role in their happiness and longevity. For herself, Chris sees her home in Chester County as a safe haven, a place where she can decompress. “It’s where I retreat after a long day. I love to decorate season by season,” Chris said. From waking up to the crisp air on an autumn morning or watching the rain patter on the windows during a spring storm, to cooling off after blistering day in the sun or cozying up next to a warm fire on a winter night, she has a place to call her own. Chris Anderson is in real estate for the long haul, so all her clients can enjoy the same bliss.