Realtor®

Chris Ortega

As a Northern Virginia native with deep roots in Fairfax and a lifelong passion for understanding how things work, Chris Ortega brings a rare blend of hands-on expertise and client-centered service to Debbie Dogrul Associates, the #1 eXp Team in Virginia. DDA helps more than 500 families each year, is backed by more than 1,842 five-star reviews, closed $365 million in 2024 sales, and is powered by more than 35 full-time Realtors dedicated to exceptional service.

Before entering real estate, Chris spent more than 20 years repairing bikes and working in the cycling community, eventually moving into the building trades where he learned the structure, mechanics, and heartbeat of a home from the inside out. Encouraged by a friend who saw his natural ability to listen, guide, and solve problems, Chris entered the real estate profession to enrich lives, and that mission continues to drive every client experience today.

Chris specializes in luxury buyers and investment clients throughout McLean, Arlington, Fairfax, Burke, Annandale, Springfield, Washington DC, and Maryland. He offers a calm, knowledgeable, and highly personalized approach. His clients benefit from both his strong market insight and his real-world construction awareness, as well as the full power of Debbie Dogrul Associates. No matter the price point or the need, you gain a team capable of handling every detail with excellence.

A father, outdoorsman, and Lake Braddock graduate who never left the area he loves, Chris brings sincerity, local expertise, and a steady hand to every transaction.

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"I just recently moved from Tempe AZ to Fairfax VA. The difference in the two real estate markets was huge, both in price and in speed. Maxine Killian and Sonum Chaudhari of Debbie Dogrul Associates helped me understand the differences and what I would need to navigate them. From the time my house was listed till I had a sig…

"Sonum Chaudhari is an amazing realtor! She helped us find the perfect home. She also guided us each step of the way as first time home buyers. Everything went smoothly through the whole buying process. I highly recommend her!!!"

"Margaret is the best! We had a great experience with her especially as first-time home buyers. She's dedicated and will take the time to explain each step of the process so you never feel lost."

"We had a wonderful experience working with Ashley Finco! She was extremely diligent and kept us well informed throughout every step of the process. She also connected us with helpful contacts along the way, which made everything so much easier. Ashley was incredibly responsive, organized, and knowledgeable, and she made wh…

"Our experience with Sonum was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. She was patient, diligent, incredibly knowledgeable, and always had a strategy for every unexpected hiccup that came our way. Whenever we had concerns, she was there to listen, provide guidance, and come up with a plan. She was extremely responsive, …