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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Hear What our Clients Have to Say

"We worked with Harrison Williams to buy our home and we cannot recommend him enough! Our Story with Harrison Williams Is a Cinematic One! We had been debating home ownership since before the pandemic. In summer 2023, we decided to visit a few open houses just to understand what single-family homes and townhomes in Northern… Virginia looked like. Having lived in an apartment, we really had no idea what we wanted. At one of those open houses, we met Harrison Williams. We spoke for maybe five minutes about random things—including how a fireplace could be converted into a pizza oven! We left, visited a few more houses, and eventually returned to our “still undecided” phase. Fast-forward two years. We were still discussing home ownership, so we finally decided to speak with a realtor. Although friends had recommended several, that brief conversation with Harrison had somehow stayed with us. We couldn't remember his name—only that it started with an “H” and that he had told us to check his Zillow reviews. After two days of searching Zillow, we found him. When we met, Harrison surprised us with a printout of the exact house where we had first met two years earlier. At that point, we knew this was meant to be. The best thing with Harrison was that he educated us. He taught us which areas to look for and what house will be suitable for us, not just as a home, but also for building equity. He taught us how to identify red flags in a property and taught us to make informed decisions. He was amazingly detail oriented and knowledgeable. He took us to many properties to teach us about different home styles so that we can identify and understand what we want as our home. He was incredibly patient and at the same time direct with us as he guided us through the tough NOVA real estate market. He coached us to understand what we need and want in a house. It took one year for us to find our house, but he never pressured us. When at times, the house hunt became frustrating, he would bolster our spirits. He always says ‘right house will find you’ and it did. We did not find our house, the house found us and Harrison was instrumental in making that happen. Our home was not in our radar of potential houses. Harrison found it for us. He could see us living here. He called us and asked to come see it. And then rest is history. For us the ‘putting in proposal was a cakewalk’ thanks to Harrison as he had already prepped us up and ready to go with the mortgage company. With his incredible negotiating skills, he secured our house with favorable terms for us from multiple offers. We realized that finding and securing the house is just half the battle. As first time home buyers, we didn’t have a clue about the process. But Harrison coached us through that and made it as seamless as possible. The offer-to-close on our house took just 16 days. He has a very good network of lender, mortgage company and title company which made the process efficient and smooth. Even after closing, Harrison checked in with us periodically to make sure everything is working out right and our moving in was easy. He gave us practical advice and tips which are very helpful as we navigate our new home. We cannot vouch enough for Harrison. As his clients, you are going to get a realtor who is personally invested in you, who looks for your best interest and who accommodates even your trivial (to many) requisites ( We wondered how he does that as his client cards are full ). He is very responsive and is reachable day or night, weekday or weekend and even on vacation. He is quick to address any concerns you might have. He is a person with integrity and very honest. If you have Harrison Williams in your corner, you can’t ask for more. Rest assured, you will definitely have a winning touch down in this crazy real estate market."

"We are a military family who move frequently. We have purchased 5 homes sold 2 and have moved cross-country and overseas multiple times. Every purchase or sale has been stressful; HOWEVER, our experience with Allison Baker was nothing short of EXCEPTIONAL. This has been far and away the easiest and least stress-filled expe…

"Debbie Dogrul Associates helped us close on a home in Burke, VA yesterday. Our realtor Allison was involved, proactive, and responsive every step of the way. She previewed homes and scheduled tours for us right away. Her expert advice was crucial. When a third party dropped the ball she stepped away from vacation to persona…

"I had the pleasure of working with Stephanie Wayne on a recent transaction, and she was excellent to work with from start to finish. She was extremely responsive, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire process, and always stayed on top of anything that was needed to keep the transaction moving forward. Stephanie did a…

"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…