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2026
TOP AGENT
Salem, OR
2026
TOP AGENT
Keizer, OR
2026
TOP AGENT
Sublimity, OR
2026
Salem, OR
2026
Keizer, OR
2026
Sublimity, OR
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Chris helped our family sell two properties over the past year and made a strong impression on our 83-year-old father. When it came time to sell another property, we didnt hesitate to call him again. It was a true pleasure working with Chris.
Chris is an extremely talented real estate professional who made the process of buying our first home go as smooth as possible. When asked, Chris would provide information about the home and answered any questions we had. Chris was also very flexible with arranging house viewings, and getting our documents to us, Chris would even remind us when something needed our attention and was highly professional in our communication with him. Chris also provided helpful insight on repairs, and writing up our offer. If we had any questions during the process Chris was always responsive and genuinely provided as much information as he could. We never felt unsure of Chriss abilities in this entire process and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home!
We really liked working with Chris. He gave us great advice and the entire process went really smoothly. 19 days from listing to closing. He really knows the local market, and priced our house correctly, which really helped us find a buyer right away.
Chris helped us buy the home we are moving out of now. He was amazing in 2010 and was amazing in getting us an amazing deal on our new home in Lebanon....and we will be using Chris to sell our current home in Keizer. There's working with real estate agents.....then there is working with Chris. We will never use anyone else in the future. He is that amazing! He is extremely experienced and knowledgeable, and VERY hands-on throughout the process. I would consider my wife and I to be quite knowledgeable about buying and selling homes, but Chris showed us how little we know (compared to him) and how valuable he was to the process. It just wouldn't have turned out as nearly as satisfying of a process without him.
Chris was awesome! He went over and above to sell my home! His communication was first rate, always keeping me apprised of what was happening with prospective buyers and what I needed to know about the selling process! I always received quick responses when I had questions and he always made me feel ole I was his only client! I will definitely call him again on my next move!!
Chris did a great job getting us acquainting with Salem Oregon and looking at every property available. He was very punctual and, for our descriptions, knew exactly what were looking for. We have a great experience with Chris and would recommend them every time!
Chris was outstanding. This was complicated realestate sale and Chris provided excellent service from beginning to end. He assisted us with all the needed repairs to get the house ready to sell by assisting with hiring contractors and acted as a go between, coordinating the work and overseeing the work to completion. We could not have done this with out him and I highly recommend him to anyone.
It is so hard these days to find someone with customer service skills let alone exceptional ones, or someone who goes that extra 100 miles for the customer. Well, Chris is that way and more, much more. If I lived in Oregon I would gladly wear a shirt sharing what a pleasure he has been doing business with and honestly, I'm not sure we could have done it without him. I rarely leave someone a review but I cannot recommend him enough!!!
Working with Chris was awesome! I cant thank him enough for all the incredible work he put into closing this deal! I'm so grateful for how he made everything come together so smoothly. We were lucky to work with him.
Chris did a wonderful job helping me sell my home. He is very responsive and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him for any of your home buying or selling needs! Our house sold within 2 weeks alter being listed.
Chris did an excellent job. He helped us sell our home, to a very difficult buyer. He was so good at holding our hand and making the situation better. I couldnt imagine ever going through this without him! He handled the calls, got right on top of any of the matters. Thank you Chris, I appreciate you! I hope if you ever need an experienced agent, you give Chris a call. He will not disappoint.
My wife contacted Chris Forrette when she seen a house sell by Chris near where we lived and asked him if he visit us. Chris responded promptly and he looked at our property and said he can sell our home. Our house sold very quickly and Chris Forrette guided us through every step of selling our house and helping us to repair the house. I fully recommend Chris Forrette if you are considering selling your property. He is a special individual who really cares about people and he goes beyond any realtor out there. His negotiation skills are wonderful because he truly cares about people and for us he delivered.
This is my first home purchase ever and I couldnt have asked for a better experience from Chris. This was not an easy process given the challenges with repairs, contractors and life all in the mix and Chris was the guy that made it all come together
I interviewed three realtors before selecting Chris Forrette. I immediately appreciated his knowledge, responsiveness, and honesty. For example, I had a new, one-of-a-kind property to sell that, because it was new and one of a kind, probably had no comps! Chris showed up with a folder full of comps and carefully explained to me why he had selected them. Then, when it turned out that I had a 21-day deadline, Chris was encouraging at the same time that he was realistic. For example, the news is full of doom and gloom stories about market downturns. To counter that, Chris provided me with real-time data for and insights into my neighborhood. This is/was obviously invaluable. Chris also answered every email or call very quickly (usually within a few hours), even if I was just sending an FYI and not something urgent. I would be very grateful to have him represent me in the future and would give him my highest endorsement for others as well.
Chris helped us sell our home and also purchase our current home. He is a very knowledgeable, a very experienced and genuine person. Left no questioned unanswered, got back to us on a timely manner, he was always on top of things, guiding us every step of the way. He goes above and beyond for you, going out of his way making sure you understand everything that is going on with the process of selling and/or purchasing a home. Process for both our homes went very smoothly. We highly recommend Chris; we will definitely call him and work with him again. Gracias Chris!
We have sold a few houses over the years but this was by far the easiest experience we've ever had. Chris is on top of everything and always responds quickly when questions come up. He also knows the market well so he was able to get us more than we had originally expected. Will definitely use him again.
Chris is the best Real Estate Agent we've ever known. Great Customer Service, always looking to help provide us with timely answers, very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Could not have sold our house with out him.
Knowledgeable, professional, has assisted me in purchasing and selling three homes. I highly recommend Chris. Thank you Chris and can't wait to work together again.
How many horrible realtors did I deal with before Chris. Thank god he was great, because he was our realtor on a new buy! Honest through entire transaction. Last one was finally worth it! Zillow wants specifics of why Chris deserved 5 stars though to publish this positive review. Well Zillow, Chris actually cared about the transaction. He listened when I spoke instead of worrying about the next client. He had patience. And even afterwards has provided support past the home buying experience. How many realtors will accept a furniture delivery for you?!
Chris was amazing to work with, he went above and beyond. He made purchasing our first home so much easier. He was so responsive and easy to reach anytime I had a question or concern. I highly recommend him to anyone!
We met Chris while looking for a home in the Woodburn/Gervais area. We found a development he was working on and he helped us get the next available unit. He also helped us sell our house. Every interaction we had with him was confident, professional and supportive. We will never move again, but if we did we would be looking for his help.
Chris is a great realtor and a great guy. Highly, highly recommend him. Sold my place in a matter of days, above asking price. He was always attentive and is very knowledgeable about the market in our area.
Forrett is the most incredible agent to work with. Not only did he work tirelessly to sell my home, but he was able to get my offer accepted on my dream home just hours after it went on the market. When the first buyer backed out of our signing appointment, we were crushed. Forrett called with the bad news, but already had a plan. His photographer was at my house hours later. My home was already sitting with multiple offers three days later. Though we severely delayed the close of our new home, Forrett was able to work with the other agent so we did not lose our new home. Anyone can sell a house, but his reputation with other agents, lenders, and home builders is what ultimately saved my new home from being relisted. He has the best service contractors, inspector, and photographer seemingly on retainer. When he couldnt be available to show a home, agents were available at a moments notice. Forretts advice is sound and backed with 22 years of experience, but he does not make unilateral decisions on your behalf. Every step of the way, he maintained transparency to instill utmost confidence. My offer was accepted on another home and after inspection I decided to walk. Forrett didnt question me, he didnt try to convince me otherwise, he had my back the entire way. When I wanted to see new construction, but was unable to leave home, Forrett took videos of the neighborhood for me. Forrett makes the whole process fun, personable, and stress-free. I cannot in good conscience recommend any other realtor.
Personable, knowledgeable, and friendly and able to understand my concerns, Chris definitely is the perfect realtor in my opinion. He responded quickly to my questions and found answers for me when he needed to do research.
Where do we begin? We have been buying and selling our various residences over the last 40 years. He is by far the best realtor we have ever worked with. This time we sold 5 acres, 3300 sq ft house, and 2100 sq ft shop. Chris is an excellent evaluator of what homes can sell for in this hot market. He told us what he could sell our house for within 60 days and then sold the house for exactly that much. He is positive and relaxed while maintaining a professional assessment of all situations that came up duing inspection and negotiation. He has expetise with every market situation. In addition, Chris was always reponsive with updates and answering questions - we were never left wondering. Top it off with a great sense of humor. Chris is the one!
Even though Chris is a busy realtor, he ALWAYS replied to our texts immediately and answered our questions. He kept a 4-way text strand going to keep my brothers and I updated on the process and progress of the sale of my mother's home. Very knowledgeable and confident. Easy to work with.
Chris has been reliable, personable and insightful. We moved elderly parents to Oregon from Florida. Chris grasped the important factors and navigated the family dynamics well. More than we hoped for.
Enjoyed working with Chris Forrett. This is the second property Chris has helped us purchase and on both properties there were many different negotiations that had to be made. Chris worked hard for us and communicated promptly on all information regarding updates and changes through the process. Thanks Chris!
Chris listed our house and was so helpful through the whole process. We moved out of state before the house was listed, and the long distance did not negatively impact our communication. He is super knowledgeable and very responsive to any questions/communications.
Chris handled the home sale for a family estate. This necessitated him communicating with the attorney as well as family members. He was a class act all the way, knowledgeable, kept us well informed, and guided us through some bumps along the way. You would do well to trust Chris with your Marion County, Oregon real estate needs.
Highly recommend! Great communication and overall wonderful experience. Wouldn't want to work with anyone else. House sold in less than 24 hrs and easy transition to our new house.
Chris went above and beyond to ensure our move was as easy as possible. He took responsibility for even the tiniest details. I would highly recommend him!
I found Chirs online as the highest-rated realtor in Keizer OR. Chirs texted me back within the hour. I was able to share my situation, Chris listened, drove past the property, and came back with a high-level estimated sales price. Chris was flexible when it came to taking a look inside the home as well as met me at the property on a Sunday afternoon at a last-minute request. Chris was truthful, transparent, knowledgeable of the current market. Our property went out on Tuesday and we had a full cash price offer on Thursday. Chris is one outstanding realtor to work with. I cannot give enough thanks to Chris for taking a burden off my shoulders while making this process a breeze! God bless!
Chris is straightforward in everything he does, and I knew I could place complete trust in all he said. It made my decision process that much easier, to know without a doubt that I was being told the truth. He successfully helped navigate a difficult aad stressful situation for my 94 year-old mother, ending in quick and advantageous sale of her property; we are about to continue a similar interrupted process for me. I know Chris will assist me in every way he can on the way to a positive outcome. I highly recommend Chris Forrette!
You will not find a more attention-to-detail person! Chris had our best interest in mind throughout the entire process of selling our home. He never missed a beat when a call needed to be made, a note taken, or an adjustment made. Chis is honest, easy going, knowledgeable, and kind. What more could you ever want in someone tasked with the responsibility of selling a home you have loved for years or choosing one to spend your future in? Choose Chris- you will be so glad you did!
We have worked with Chris on two transactions! He is one of the nicest, honest, conscientious people we have worked with. My mother purchased a home through Chris and the process went so smoothly. We have a lot of faith in him. Currently working with him on another home that we hope will close. Chris has worked very hard for us. No matter which way it goes, we would still give him 5 stars. He is quality.
Chris has been there from day 1, responding to our every question. He makes it seamless by setting everything up and making things as simple as "sign here and run this to there". All while making sure we fully understand why these things are necessary. He's had open communication with our loan officer which has saved us time. The home that we are buying is a chapter 7 bankruptcy, which is not normally the deal with a typical sale. Chris has been upfront with how it all works. He's shared his past experiences, to further our knowledge of how these things work, as we are first time home buyers with lots of questions. During the house hunting process, he took us into a wide arrangement of homes. Some good some bad, but was always upfront about the potential of each home regardless of condition. All while taking into account our requests. I highly recommend Chris Forrette for all your home buying/selling needs.
Chris was very friendly and we greatly appreciate his willingness to help! Being younger kids and first time home buyers he was patient with any questions we had and explained things in a way that was easy to understand. He was reachable at almost anytime and was very quick to always respond. Thank you Chris!
Chris is fantastic. The best real estate agent we ever had. Friendly and knowledgeable! Keeps you updated and takes care of everything. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again.
The last 12 months have presented too many changes for our family (including three real estate transactions!). Accordingly, we wanted an agent that had the skill set and confidence to handle the sale of our property with very little intervention from us. When we met Chris to discuss the possibility of signing with him, we knew there was no need to look any further. He was upfront, honest and very knowledgable. I knew he would "take care of business" and would do so in a timely and honorable fashion. He did. He managed all the details and made the selling of our home look easy. This is a true testament to Chris' skill and dedication. I highly recommend him.
Extremely passionate I'm his career. Willing to bend over backwards for whatever you may need. Quick with communication and helpful information. Highly recommend to anyone buying/selling!
Chris is the best of the best! Very helpful, attentive, and always quick to respond. Even though we had a low budget he found us the house of our dreams. Chris always goes above and beyond, we appreciate him so much. There really is no one better!
Chris is easy to get along with and is easy going. Our house had an acceptable offer in 12 days. Then throughout the inspection process we had some repairs, Chris threw in some of his commissions to help get the deal completed.
Chris was a real blessing for us as we went through the process of selling 2 homes and buying one home. He made the process so easy and guided us on everything. He did all the heavy lifting with scheduling inspections and being there for us when we had to work. He recommended our contractor who has also been a blessing. Chris knows the industry and market and what to expect from both. He is professional and supportive. I really can't give him enough praise. If there were 10 stars I would give him 12. I don't think we could have made it through this very stressful process without his help. If you want someone who will be there for you and go the extra mile, Chris is the realtor you should go with.
Great agent!! Goes the extra mile. Chris is always a pleasure to work with. We have used him to sale and buy several houses and have always been happy.
He was wonderful! We used him to sell a house that we thought might be tricky to sell. It went quickly. He contacted the necessary repair men that we needed to get the house ready for sale. He kept us calm when moving through the inspection and appraisal phases. We were able to sell the property quicker than we expected, and his experience really helped put us at ease. We will definitely use him again in the future!
Chris has always gone above and beyond for us! We have had Chris' help in both buying ad selling our home now and both times we felt completely at ease knowing that Chris had everything under control. He is courteous, prompt, and genuine. He has always been very quick to respond and super easy to get ahold of! He made sure we were completely informed during the buying/selling process and we can tell he truly wants the best for his client. We are already looking forward to buying our next home because we know we have Chris in our corner.
Chris Forrette just handed us a full set of keys to our new hazelnut farm and family home with a giant smile!! We recommend Chris to anyone needing a thorough realtor who will humbly work on your behalf through his family vacation! Chris's professionalism and kindness through the offer process, counter offer, acceptance, financing, signing and key delivery made us feel well cared for. Additionally, Coldwell Banker Mountain West's complete support and guidance allowed us to focus on our full-time jobs, running our home-based business and all the other tasks moving brings. THANK YOU CHRIS FORRETTE!! You were a steady bridge to our new home!
Chris has extensive knowledge for the local housing market and priced our house competitively. He made the process of selling our home seamless. From the first meeting, we knew that he would negotiate the best outcome for us his client. We were in transition between homes and Chris went above and beyond to help us. Chris kept us informed every step of the way. We would recommend him to friends and family.
Easily the best real estate agent I've ever worked with. Professional, timely, and thorough. There was never a time that we felt out of the loop in the whole process. We also never felt pressured to buy or pay more for something we didn't feel comfortable with. In the end we got our dream home in our ideal neighborhood I would wholeheartedly recommend Chris to anyone buying or selling a home in the Salem-Keizer area.