J. Chris Kaplan

Originally licensed as a real estate agent in 1985. Over 20 years of experience in real estate including: land development, home building, mortgage finance, real estate appraisal and brokerage. Holding dual licenses in real estate brokerage and real estate appraisal. Published research in land development and business. 

Education

• BBA Finance/UNM-Anderson Schools of Management 1985

• MBA Business Management/UNM-Anderson Graduate Schools of Management 1995

• Real Estate Sales License 1985

• Real Estate Appraisers License 1997

• Real Estate Brokerage 2005

Former Employers and Contract work

• Realty Mortgage and Investment Company

• Leslie Homes

• Roehl Land Development Company

• Realtor.com

• Griffis/Duvall Appraisers

• Vaughan Company Realtors

• Prudential Southwest Real Estate

• Sandia National Labs

• Owner/Broker Kaplan Real Estate Corporation

Affiliations and Awards

• President, Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs

• Albuquerque Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

• Anderson Schools of Management, Deans Student Advisory Board

Publications

• Land Development Research, Seven Bar Land and Cattle Company (now Albuquerque's West Side and Rio Rancho)

• Mergers in Regulated Industries

Executive Summary
Kaplan Real Estate Corporation

 Corporate Ideology and Values

More Personal

Kaplan professionals are in direct contrast to the current trend in real estate of cookie cutter contracts.  We are not Willie Wanka and the agent factory.  We are not McRealty or House-Mart.  We are highly specialized, highly trained professionals.  Rather than hammering out as many contracts as possible, associates are personal consultants. Associates work with a limited number of clients and provide personal, professional service.

More Powerful

Our associates hold powerful knowledge in their field.  Kaplan Real Estate Professionals maximize their use of information technology and business technology. Kaplan Real Estate Professionals are well versed in market trends and current events.

More Professional

We are known for our high standards.  Our work is polished and professional. We portray an image of quality. Integrity is non-negotiable.  Exceptional business etiquette and business acumen are our trademarks.