Chris Upham

Chris Upham is the CEO, Team Leader and Realtor at the KW United market center in Alexandria Virginia, a hub for attracting top industry talent, coaching, and consulting them to achieve their full potential. Chris is a real estate industry veteran in the DC area for the better part of two decades. Prior to real estate, Chris served in the military as an architect, engineer, and financial manager.

As the Chief Administrative Officer for the 2-star admiral in charge of an $825 million-dollar annual operating budget and over $21 billion in capital assets, Chris gained the management skills necessary to excel in a fast-paced environment. Later, serving as a White House Military Social Aide, he had the amazing opportunity to work with many leaders in the public and private sectors. Chris and Julie live in Alexandria, VA with their children Daniel, David, and Angela.

With a Master of Engineering Management concentrating on Economics and Finance from The George Washington University, he is a true professional who takes pride helping agents build and grow rewarding careers and businesses in real estate. A bestselling author, Chris joined top agents from across the nation to publish The New Rise in Real Estate, which hit 7 Amazon Best Seller Lists and shares tips and secrets for buying and selling homes in today's new real estate economy.

Long time Alexandria residents, Chris and his wife Julie had their first date at a restaurant on King Street in Old Town followed by a stroll down to the waterfront under a full moon - Old Town is the ultimate destination for a romantic evening!