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Chris | Kristen

Both Chris and Kristen are alumni from the highly regarded California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance as well as a Master of Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University with a concentration in Marketing. As Managing Partner of Richardson Properties, Chris brings over 20 years of real estate sales and leasing experience to the Richardson Group which has established him as one of the most successful brokers in San Luis Obispo County. 

Kristen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. She worked in accounting and business operations for five years before obtaining her Broker License. Kristen’s practical business and accounting experience paired with her passion for people bring a unique and valuable perspective to the Richardson team.

Together, Chris and Kristen deliver an unrivaled level of expertise and integrity to the real estate industry. As individuals they hold themselves to high standards to present the very best experience when buying or selling a home. Chris and Kristen put their clients first and strive to build a foundation of trust and partnership with their clients every step of the way. 

Chris Richardson and Kristen B. Gentry are established Brokers for Richardson Properties - the leading independent real estate brokerage on California’s Central Coast. 

Along with being an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate and the exclusive Luxury Portfolio International® brokerage, the Richardson Group offers their clients an unparalleled level of customer service. Chris and Kristen work with buyers and sellers of the luxury home market and strive to deliver their clients with a transaction experience that matches the quality of the homes they represent.

Richardson Group partners Chris and Kristen are both long time San Luis Obispo residents and share a passion for their community and helping their local economy thrive. Both Chris and Kristen, as well as the Richardson Properties brokerage, are proudly involved in the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce where Chris held a 5 year position as a board member and 9 years as an executive advisor. When they aren’t working with their clients, you will find Chris and Kristen fully enjoying the Central Coast Lifestyle and all that it has to offer. Chris loves to spend his time soaking up the California sunshine and enjoying outdoor activities including mountain biking, hiking, running and of course, wine tasting. You will find Kristen enjoying the small town Coastal lifestyle in Los Osos with her husband and two daughters. She loves to make time for cozying up with a good book, wine tasting, running, and escaping to the slopes to snowboard.

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Richardson Properties is the leading independent real estate brokerage in San Luis Obispo and California’s Central Coast, providing innovative solutions and superior customer service through a team of dedicated professionals.  Our unstoppable drive to exceed client expectations while positively shaping the communities in which we work and live sets us apart from the rest.

Richardson Properties is proud to have been chosen as the exclusive San Luis Obispo County affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate and Luxury Portfolio International®.  These prestigious affiliations are based on our leading market share, strict standards of service excellence, and a proven record of successfully handling distinctive properties.  We are also affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, also a by-invitation-only alliance.

These strategic partnerships give Richardson Properties clients and agents access to the world’s largest network of properties for buyers and sellers, unprecedented access to global listings, international reach, and a distinguished reputation.