Cris Newton is a Global Real Estate Adviser with Sotheby’s International Realty, distinguished by a multifaceted background and a discerning understanding of both the Los Angeles and Mountain Resort markets. Having called Arcadia home for more than 38 years and Lake Arrowhead for over 15, Cris offers clients an exceptional blend of local knowledge, refined insight, and personalized service.
Originally from Northern Wisconsin, Cris was drawn to Lake Arrowhead’s timeless appeal and four-season beauty—now both a personal retreat and one of his signature markets. Valued for his integrity and discretion, he cultivates enduring relationships built on trust, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Cris studied Screenwriting and Film Production at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, complemented by coursework in Physics, Architecture, and Design at Pasadena City College, and is a graduate of La Salle College Preparatory. His early professional years were defined by precision and craftsmanship—becoming a certified Porsche technician as a teenager, a pursuit that ignited his lifelong passion for classic automobiles and design.
A true entrepreneur, Cris co-founded Solomon Transport Service Inc. in 1998 and later established Daisho Operating Group Inc. in 2021, expanding his expertise across development and investment. With more than three decades of experience spanning cinematography, architecture, design, construction, and sustainable building practices, he brings an artful, multidimensional perspective to every property he represents.
As an avid collector and dealer of Japanese art, Cris possesses a cultivated aesthetic sensibility that informs his approach to staging, design, and property selection. Whether representing an architectural estate in Los Angeles or a lakeside retreat in Lake Arrowhead, Cris Newton offers a rare combination of vision, sophistication, and market intelligence—delivering an elevated real estate experience aligned with the Sotheby’s International Realty standard of excellence.
