Service: it's the value that has defined Chris Lardie's life. His dedication to exceeding expectations has landed him awards and accolades, but that's never been the goal. Chris knows that a home represents more than just an investment. He won't stop until he's found that perfect place, just for you and your family, that will hold your happiest memories and most cherished moments. After serving nearly 26 years in the U.S. Navy, Chris understands the relief, the celebration, the power of coming home- whether from a long deployment or simply from picking up the kids at school. Home is the place where we all want to be, and Chris is here to take you there. Chris' work ethic and integrity carried him to great heights in his military career. His time in the Navy took him to over 40 countries. He was a part of critical operations including Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom Afghanistan, and many more. He retired at the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer, a rank achieved by only 2 percent of enlisted sailors. Though Chris' service to country had come to an end, it was just the beginning of his great success and achievement. Chris entered the real estate business in 2013 and has been delighting and delivering for his clients ever since. In just 10 years, Chris has closed over 375 transactions for a total of more than 313 million in sales. In 2019, Chris was named the 5 Top Producing Agent nationally by volume within his brokerage out of 21,000 agents. In 2021, Chris was named the 7 Top Producing Agent nationally by volume within his brokerage out of 23,000 agents. When Chris isn't setting the standard in his industry, you can find him, his wife Joy, and their five shared children enjoying the Southern California lifestyle in beautiful Orange County.