CLICK LINK BELOW TO SEE FULL RELEASE Chris Smith Joins Surterre Properties Chris Smith Joins Surterre Properties Investment property and costal luxury real estate specialist Issued By: Chris Smith and Associates Jul 10, 2008 13:44:12 Christopher Smith, Managing Member of Chris Smith and Associates FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 10, 2008 – Newport Beach, CA – Real estate agent Chris Smith has recently joined Surterre Properties®, Orange County’s leading luxury real estate firm. Extensively experienced in the sale of both bank owned properties and luxury estates, Chris Smith is one of the industry’s most versatile real estate professionals. Having built a reputation as a Realtor® who is honest, hardworking, and efficient, Chris has always been a leader when it comes to closed sales, sales volume, and most importantly, client satisfaction. His loyal following of clientele, which spans from coastal Orange County all the way to the Inland Empire, is the best indication of the level of commitment and passion Chris puts into his highly successful business. “At this time, real estate is undergoing a period of transition,” Chris remarked. “I’ve built my business amid a changing dynamic by offering clients exceptional service from every angle.” Having launched at the onset of the real estate market’s transitional phase, Surterre Properties® quickly became the area’s most successful boutique firm. According to Chris, the company’s admirable tenacity and strong presence made a lasting impression on him. He believes that Surterre gives him the greatest opportunity to help his clients succeed under any circumstances. “This company is the most forward-thinking, intelligent real estate brokerage in Southern California,” Chris stated. “Between its unique commitment to the environment, its in-house advertising studio, and its focus on what’s relevant in the local marketplace, Surterre Properties® blows the competition out of the water.” A Newport Coast resident, Chris devotes a great deal of time to his community. He is actively involved with the Crystal Cove Alliance, a non-profit organization which provides funding, education, preservation and recreational activities at Crystal Cove State Park. He is also an active member of the Hoag Hospital Foundation's 552 Club, Miracles For Kids, Children's Hospital of Orange County and an associate member of the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff's. Chris was medically retired in 2006 as a Deputy Sheriff in Los Angeles County. Contact Chris Smith at 800.390.4437 or chris@sellwithchris.com. For more information, visit www.sellwithchris.com. # # # Chris Smith and Associates is a Newport Beach based real estate group. In partnership with Surterre Properties, we specialize primarily in residential real property transactions, marketing and sales of bank owned properties and costal luxury real estate.