Professional Experience

Professional Real Estate Experience: 

As a Multi-MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER,  QUALIFYING BROKER, e-PRO (electronic marketing Professional), ABR (Accredited  Buyer's Representative)  GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute)  SFR (SHORT SALE AND FORECLOSURE RESOURCE) RCC (Residential Construction Certified) CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) Member of the Council of Residential Specialists, 4 year College Graduate, Real Estate Press Top Producer and the #1 Producing Agent in all of New Mexico and West Texas with Exit Realty 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, I have been helping buyers and sellers realize their Real Estate dreams. 

I am an accomplished negotiator and have experience in all facets of Las Cruces Real Estate and business.  I deal with investors, home sellers, home buyers, and corporations looking to lease commercial space.  There is no facet of Real Estate that I cannot professionally approach. I have been involved in Real Estate one way or another in Las Cruces since 1992, when at the age of 25 formed my own property management company called Harrison Properties, Inc. and purchased 2 large commercial real estate parcels and immediately leased them. 

 My real estate portfolio has grown over the years to include owning and managing 5 multiplexes (quad apartments) 2 oil change facilities which are leased to Jiffy Lube, 3 houses and 2 other large commercial parcels.  As a Qualifying Broker, I have been helping buyers and sellers negotiate the best prices and situations possible.  I am a full time, professional Realtor and have closed over $57 Million worth of property for my clients since Jan 2005.  I have owned 4 separate small businesses in Las Cruces since 1992 and bring 100% of my real estate experience as a Realtor and commercial and residential landlord to work for you.  I was a Mortgage Loan Officer with ALTA financial.  I know you will appreciate working with a Realtor that understands both ends of a Real Estate transaction.  I PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.

I am a QUALIFYING BROKER and Owner/Broker of Exit Realty Horizons

A member of the Council of Residential Specialists, I am a designated CRS (Certified Residential Specialist).  Only the top 4% of Realtors nationally hold the CRS designation.

GRI, Graduate of the Realtors Institute

SFR, Short Sale and Forclosure Resource from NAR (Natl. Assoc. of Realtors)

President's Club designee (Sales up to $10 Million) with the 2010 Real Estate Press's Real Estate Top Producers in 2010 in Las Cruces.

Executive Star designee (Sales over $10 Million) with the 2008 Real Estate Press's Real Estate Top Producers in 2008 in Las Cruces

Executive Star designee (Sales over $10 Million) with the 2007 Real Estate Press's Real Estate Top Producers in 2007 in Las Cruces

Executive Star designee (Sales over $10 Million) with the 2006 Real Estate Press's Real Estate Top Producers in 2006 in Las Cruces

President's Club designee (Sales up to $10 Million) with the 2005 Real Estate Press's Real Estate Top Producers in 2005 in Las Cruces.

I am an accomplished Commercial Broker having listed and sold millions and millions of dollars or commercial multifamily property.

I have taken courses to represent you professionally in:

Buyer Representation, Pricing Property, Residential Construction and Inspection, Ethics, Electronic Marketing, Brokerage Relationships, Contract Negotiations, Fair Housing, Purchase Contracts, Brokers Basics, Brokers Office Administration, Agency, Claims, Equal Opportunity in Housing Short Sale and Foreclosures and many more.

Military Experience:   After graduating from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Regular Army Commission in the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant, I was assigned to Attack Helicopter Training at Fort Rucker Alabama in 1989.  It was at Fort Rucker that I learned to fly the UH-1 Huey and learned to fly and fight with the AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter.  I graduated as an army aviator in May of 1990 and was assigned to Fort Bliss Texas as the Aero Weapons Platoon Leader of

Nomad Troop, 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment.  I was deployed to Saudi Arabia to participate in the 1st Gulf War in September 1990 and flew numerous combat attack helicopter missions in support of Operation Desert Storm.  I was awarded the Meriorious Service Medal, the Air Medal and numerous other awards for my service in support of the mission.

 

During the next 4 years I served as Aero Weapons Platoon Leader, and Squadron S-1.  I graduated from the Aviation Officers Basic Course, the Aviation Officers Advanced Course and the U.S Army's Rotary Wing Aviation Course.  After attaining the rank of Captain and graduation from the Aviation Officers Advanced Course at Fort Rucker I left the Service to pursue life in the civilian sector and to spend more time with my wife Sherri'.  I have a FAA Commercial Rotorcraft pilots license with an Instrument designation to fly for hire in IFR conditions. If any of you have similar military backgrounds or like to share war stories I'd love to talk with you about that seperately.

 

Why Work With Me?:
You will find that I am Available from 8 am to 8 pm seven days a week with the exception of church time.  I only take on a few clients at a time so that I can provide exceptional service to each one.  I am a full service, full time, professional Las Cruces Realtor who is educated, experienced and awarded.  I do not do this as a hobby or take my responsibilities to my clients lightly.  I Help clients buy and sell property, over $57 Million worth of closed transactions since January 2005.  I believe you deserve a Realtor that will represent you and your needs all the time. I am honest, hardworking and experienced in all facets of real estate. Whether you are interested in buying or selling your personal home or investing in commercial real estate or multi family units, I personally own and manage each type so can tell you from real experience the best ways to buy, manage, and sell your property. Awarded for over $57 Million in Sales since 2005.

Outside Interests:  
More than anything I enjoy spending time with my beautiful wife and 3 daughters.  We enjoy camping and going to the lake boating.  I enjoy hiking in the Gilas and all sorts of outdoor activities including water skiing, snow skiing and motorcycle riding.  The climate here in Las Cruces is excellent all year round and I am sure you will come to love it here as much as I do.

Cell: 575-496-0141
Fax: 575-532-5503
Email: Chris@SearchLasCruces.com

Your Expert Las Cruces Realtor - Working For You

 

Chris Harrison has had the experience and trained skills necessary to negotiate for any Las Cruces real estate transaction. Whether you are interested in Commercial Las Cruces Property or land or a simple home in Doņa Ana I can help you buy or sell any Las Cruces Real Estate.

 

Bringing buyers and sellers together is my speciality and I strive to make you home buying experience a pleasant and hassle free one. With my extensive knowledge, certifications and seasoned training I can price Las Cruces homes correctly the first time, negotiate for your terms and your price when buying and help you invest in a future you can feel secure about.

 

I can assist in any home, property or building in the entire Doņa Ana County area including but not limited to:

 

  • Coronado Ridge - Coronado Ridge Homes, Coronado Ridge Real Estate, Properties
  • La Tierra Escondida - Homes, Properties, Condos, Lots, New Homes
  • Mesa Grande Estates - Mesa Grande Estate Homes, Real Estate, Property
  • Organ Mesa Ranch - Ranch homes, Acreage, Real Estate, Land
  • Picacho Mountain - Land, Real Estate, Property, Ranches, Homes
  • The Pueblos at Alameda Ranch - Alameda Ranch Homes, Alameda Ranch Real Estate, Lots and Land
  • The Ridge and Northrise Estates - Northrise Estate Realty, Homes, Property
  • Sonoma Ranch Golf Course Community - Golf Properties, Golf Course Homes, Sonoma Ranch Golf Real Estate, Sonoma Ranch Realty

As your Las Cruces Realtor is it my duty and job to make sure your real estate transaction is a smooth and hassle free as possible. I want my customers to be life long clients. Contact me anytime for updated listings, home values or any Las Cruces real estate information.  I bring my education, negotiation skills, and advocacy all to work for you.  Call: 575-496-0141 Toll free: 1-877-772-4521 or email: Chris@SearchLasCruces.com