John Chriss
Founding Broker
(512) 222-7416 | john@chrissbrokerage.com
What differentiates a real estate advisor from your ordinary realtor? An advisor is not only a sales person but also a purveyor of information, a professional who is a fiduciary responsible to his/her client. John Chriss epitomizes this description.
After spending his youth in the film industry which took him all around the world, living in places such as Seville, Sydney, and Los Angeles, John realized one thing, Texas will always be his home.
Working in real estate for over a decade, when asked what drew him to the profession, John says he has his mother and father to thank. "Growing up, Sundays were spent watching old movies with my father and visiting open houses with my mother around town. Film and real estate have been a part of my life, engrained in my DNA since birth.”
John has clients all over the world ranging from A-list superstars to ranchers in West Texas and can handle any of your real estate needs, worldwide.
After spending three fruitful years as Sales Manager of the Domain branch of an internationally renowned real estate company, John was made partner at one of Austin’s premier boutique brokerages and then realized his dream of founding Chriss Brokerage.
Chriss Brokerage believes in combining the traditional real estate practice with modern tools. Wellness and purpose are our top priorities. We stand by our word and embrace innovation.
If you are looking to buy, sell, or lease property, John will facilitate your needs with world class service.
Nicole Bertram
Advisor
(281) 851-3133 | nicole@chrissbrokerage.com
Austin has experienced tremendous growth and Nicole has experienced it first hand. She moved to Austin after graduating from Texas State University in 2008 and has lived in various areas but most recently calls Georgetown home. A “city” girl for most of her life, she now enjoys spending time with her family and the space she has gained moving to the burbs. Nicole has a masters degree in Business and has worked in sales for large fortune 500 companies. After buying her first home in 2019 and falling in love with the process, she decided to take her passion for sales into the career of real estate.
Nicole has built a reputation for outstanding service and looks forward to helping buyers and sellers find their perfect home.
Nicole is an avid runner and enjoys biking, hiking and the great outdoors.
Robert ‘Bobby’ Balch
Advisor
(512) 565-1759| bobby@chrissbrokerage.com
A native Texan, Bobby grew up in Lubbock and attended Texas Tech University. After graduating with a B.B.A. in Marketing, he spent over 20 years in sales and sales management with several Fortune 500 companies and multi-family developers.
As a longtime Austin resident, Bobby discovered his passion for real estate over 13 years ago. He prides himself on listening to his clients and truly understanding their real estate needs. Besides representing buyers and sellers on traditional real estate transactions, Bobby has experience renovating and remodeling projects. Together with his wife Kelle, Bobby has spent the last 8 years finding diamonds in the rough and turning them into other people’s forever homes.
Bobby and Kelle have two adult daughters, one in Los Angeles and one in Austin. When Bobby isn’t helping clients with their real estate needs, he can be found playing golf, running his 10-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Dudley or watching any Texas Tech sports.
Zoe McCright-Archer
Advisor
(830) 928-1972 | zoe@chrissbrokerage.com
Zoe was raised in West Texas and graduated from Texas Tech University with a B.A. in Journalism. After marrying her college sweetheart, Peyton, they decided to make Austin their new home, drawn by the city’s vibrant culture and friendly community. Zoe is excited to bring her passion for connection and storytelling to her work in real estate, where she can help others find their perfect place.
Zoe is passionate about helping clients navigate their real estate journey and is committed to making the process enjoyable and stress-free. With a strong focus on understanding individual needs, she strives to provide exceptional service and support every step of the way. Zoe believes that a positive experience is key to finding the perfect home, and she is dedicated to ensuring that her clients feel confident and informed throughout their journey.
When she’s not working, Zoe enjoys indoor cycling, pickleball, and exploring new, trendy places around the city.