Chris is a consummate professional who truly cares about his clients and takes time to understand their needs, personality and esthetic. We had been on a continuous 2 year journey to buy our new home and Chris did not waiver once. He understood the market swings and that timing of rates paired with the right house coming on market was everything and stood by us the whole time. He made the process easy and kept our best interest in mind. Our transaction was complex by no fault of our own and Chris was there every day making it happen. Between the stress of selling our home and buying a new one we trusted Chris the whole way. If truth, integrity, patience, kindness, caring, knowledge and experience is what you are looking for in an agent then call Chris. You will get nothing less than 100%. read more

Chris was so incredibly knowledgeable about the current market and real estate law that when it came to selling a long time family property not only did he handle all of the details of fixing it up and staging but he was kind, sensitive and thoughtful knowing it was hard for us to say goodbye to the house my father built. Highly recommend for attention to detail, knowledge, timely and so much more. read more

We hired Chris to facilitate the sale of my mother's house in San Anselmo. There were a number of challenges, but Chris was a great listener, and provided excellent advice that was in alignment with the vision we had for the sale of the home. We always felt that Chris was acting on our behalf, with our best interest in mind. Other agents we interviewed prior to hiring Chris lacked some of the qualities that we came to appreciate once he became our realtor. I would not hesitate to hire Chris if we were ever selling another home. His honesty, knowledge, and focus on customer satisfaction made him a clear choice for us during the realtor selection process, and has made us feel great about the whole process ever since. read more

Chris Backer helped us prep and sell our family home. He clearly explained what we should consider, what the timeline for the sale would be and what we should expect as the process unfolded. The sale went just as he told us. He kept us informed at every step of the way. He was detailed oriented and resourceful. We would recommend him as a knowledgeable and trustworthy Realtor. read more

As first time home buyers, Chris was incredible realtor. From our very first meet and greet, Chris was able to walk us through every detailed step of what it takes to buy a home. He was able to clarify any misconceptions we had when it came to buying a home and made us feel secure and reassured that we were getting the best home for our family. Chris always had our best interest when it came to choosing a home and one thing we really appreciated from him was that he gave his own opinion about each property we viewed. If you are ever in the housing market and looking for a great realtor, please do not hesitate to hire Chris. He has the best people working behind him and he will make sure you are placed into the home that is best suited for you and your family read more

Chris Backer recently represented my wife and myself in the sale of our house in San Rafael, California. I can not recommend Chris strongly enough. He was thorough, approachable and knowledgeable. He paid attention to the details and was always available for consultation. He did a great job setting up the inspections and staging the house. He arranged for a quick sale of our house for an excellent sales price. I strongly recommend you use Chris as your real estate agent. read more

Chris Backer is an incredibly hard-working, saavy, and experienced real estate professional. He did an outstanding job in finding us the perfect home which allowed us to relocate to San Rafael to be near our daughter's family and our grandson. Although the housing market was sluggish with few properties that met our criteria, Chris's persistence, experience and hard work found us a lovely turnkey home in Terra Linda just over a mile from our daughter's family. During our search, when we identified a particular concern or a potential issue, Chris often had already anticipated the problem and identified several solutions. We could not have chosen a better partner to guide us through the real estate process and we wholeheartedly recommend him. read more

Chris works tirelessly to find the perfect property for you! We knew from our first meeting that he would listen to our needs and "shake the trees" to find properties within our parameters. He always accommodated our busy schedules by coordinating property visits outside of open house hours, and engaged us through our preferred communication channel (text). He routinely followed up with robust insight on properties in which we were interested including videos, photos and disclosure packages. We were alerted to forthcoming listings weeks before they were made public and he would visit the properties during the brokers' open house (usually Thursdays in San Rafael). We sensed that Chris is respected and well-liked by fellow agents as we received exclusive access to a pocket listing, and our local realtor friends all commented on Chris' likability. We always felt Chris acted in our best interest by showing us properties within our means that represented a good value. Chris' patience is unmatched as he worked with us for almost a year, and we never felt rushed or compelled to make a purchase. Chris is interested in building a relationship, not processing a transaction. We highly recommend Chris to anyone searching for properties in San Rafael (where he lives and has extensive knowledge of the community) and greater Marin County. read more

My wife and I decided to purchase our first home in early 2023. We met with Chris via Zoom shortly after entering the market, and I am so glad that we did. It has been a journey, but under Chris's guidance, we now own a home that we are excited about, that meets are needs, and that we didn't know was possible for us. I could write an entire tome about all of his many amazing qualities, but suffice to say, Chris is an amazing person who cares deeply for his clients. He spent a great deal of time getting to know us and understanding our goals up front, which showed throughout our time working together. He is insightful, understands the market, and has an incredibly keen eye when inside a home - all of which I appreciated as a first time homebuyer. He always gave ample space for us to speak about our feelings, allowing us to guide the process and never pushing. When we did find the home we wanted, Chris worked tirelessly for us, ensuring every detail was made clear and explaining concepts to us countless times until we felt we truly understood them. Chris not only cares about you as a client, he cares about the life you want to have - he makes you feel safe, even with a decision as big as home ownership. In short, I am grateful for working with Chris and cannot recommend him highly enough. I would change nothing about our experience, and he is perhaps the biggest reason for that. If you want someone who works to understand you uniquely and help you find the perfect home, Chris is absolutely the person you should choose! read more

Chris helped me with the purchase of my home in an unusual off-market situation, and was there for me every step of the way. He helped me with some nuanced negotiations, and did in in a way that was both respectful of me making my own choices, but also guiding me in a direction that would get results. He was detail-oriented, personable, and always on top of things. In the end both seller and buyer were happy with the outcome, and everything went very smoothly. Can't recommend Chris highly enough! read more

We just closed on our first home and the entire process was stress-free thanks to Chris Backer. At first, we were extremely nervous and didn't know what to expect, but Chris answered all of our questions and made sure we understood every step of the process. As another reviewer said, he is very approachable and honest. Not once did we feel pressured or overwhelmed. Even after closing, he is answering our questions and giving recommendations on contractors, etc. We couldn't be happier, thank you so much, Chris!! read more

Chris is the opposite of all the realtor stereotypes--not pushy, genuine. He is available and engaged. However, the qualities that stood out most to me from our experience with Chris is that he is super ethical and cares deeply about his clients. He joins your family on your journey to homeownership, and patiently walks with you every step of the way. I highly recommend Chris to be part of your family on your journey to homeownership. read more

I cannot speak highly enough of my experience working with Chris Backer in my journey to home ownership. I began working with Chris in the fall of 2021, with the intention of owning a home by the end of 2022. Throughout the 7 months of the process I felt supported and encouraged to make my own decisions about what I wanted, which led me to submitting an offer that was accepted in May of 2022. Chris takes time up front to explain the process, learn about my wants and needs, and provided me with excellent support throughout the process of touring properties, making decisions, making offers, and finally having my offer accepted on my home. Chris is attentive, considerate, professional, and personable. He listened attentively throughout the process and kept my interests in mind at all times. I would highly recommend working with Chris in the process of buying or selling a home in Marin County. read more

Chris is absolutely amazing. He supported us in getting a home during a time when it felt impossible. He was with us from the very start and is still available whenever we have questions about real-estate. He helped us increase our knowledge base around home buying before we even thought we were ready and helped us navigate the home buying process with ease. He had excellent resources from mortgage companies to inspection referrals and was thorough when explaining all the complicated components of purchasing a home. My husband and I felt that Chris was just as invested in finding us a home as we were but he balanced this with never making us feel pressured. He always supported us in making decisions that were best for us. He truly puts his clients first. We have referred him to our close family and friends and would recommend him to anyone! read more

Chris was a fantastic realtor to work with! He's genuinely our go-to realtor within our friend group now! Early in the pandemic, when our original realtor made a transition to move abroad during the pandemic, friends of ours referred Chris to us and spoke highly about how helpful he was in the first home buying process. After a year of not being in the most optimistic season of house hunting, we had lost a bit of momentum when our original realtor left, but Chris's warm approach and initiation was exactly what we needed. Immediately, he understood our desires and was not forceful to push us into homes or areas we were not apt to go to. He genuinely cared about getting us the best home that met our needs and requirements, and he would constantly refine his understanding of our views as we view properties and expressed our thoughts. Since Chris and his family are locals to the area, he knows how to help you refine your search to a jewel of a neighborhood. Over the months we got to work with him, it became abundantly clear how well respected and well known he is as a realtor in Marin County, and many of the listing agents of properties we viewed knew Chris firsthand. Chris is also just easy to get along with and we love running into him in the area. P.S. Just as another testament to his character, immediately after we purchased our place he tracked down our formed realtor and thanked her for the work she had done with us and letting him transition to become our realtor. read more

I recently purchased a new home and Chris provided valuable real estate advice as well as excellent customer service. When it comes to real estate agents, I want to work with someone reliable, trustworthy, and knowledgeable and Chris is all of the above. He exceeded my expectations when it came to responding quickly and doing whatever was necessary to get the job done. You can tell that he is extremely passionate about real estate and wants nothing more for his clients than to find the right home. I would recommend Chris to all my friends and family! read more

It has been a pleasure working with Chris Backer and Yulia Mitchell at Zephyr. Chris is very knowledgeable in his field and local market. He goes above and beyond what my business partner and I have expected. Also, he helps us dealt with red tapes between local public works and building departments in obtaining official record needed for the sell. Chris and Yulia wasted no time in providing us with excellent game plan on re-branding our property. I would highly recommend both Chris and Yulia for any person looking to purchase or sell a property in the Bay Area. read more

It's never been more important to have a focused and dedicated professional on your team during a real estate transaction - Chris exemplifies that and more. From my first interaction with Chris it was clear he was a pro. His communication was clear and prompt, even on weekends and after hours. One of the most important skills in real estate can't be taught - it's the ability to navigate issues not only well, but professionally. When you work with Chris you get not only his years of experience in real estate, but also his commitment to ensure client satisfaction. read more

Chris represented us in the purchase of a condo in Greenbrae. He was extremely attentive and diligent when it came to showing us properties, answering our questions and negotiating and closing the deal. He is an energetic guy and quite knowledgeable about Marin real estate. I would strongly recommend him for buying or selling a home. read more