Taso & Chris

Meet Taso Tsakos & Chris Ford


Both born and raised in the East Bay, Taso Tsakos and Chris Ford possess unparalleled command of the San Ramon Valley market and has been the region’s top-producing real estate team with 43 combined years of experience and over $700 million in career sales. Known for their dedication and acute attention to detail, they have earned a stellar reputation within the industry as well as numerous repeat clients and referrals. Among their many accolades, they also boast being named among the top 1% of agents nationwide by Real Trends.

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Engel & Völkers East Bay

As we continue to set our sights on growth and evolution, we’re proud to bring our spirit of collaboration, innovation, and integrity to the East Bay with a new office in Danville led by Managing Partner Taso Tsakos. A top-producing residential and commercial real estate veteran with an unparalleled command of the East Bay market, Taso is perfectly suited to lead our growing team of industry disruptors in Danville. Engel & Völkers is committed to delivering a high level of expertise, white-glove service and attention to detail in the marketing and sale of world-class properties. Engel & Völkers is a true global luxury powerhouse with real estate, yachting, and aviation divisions and over 1,000 offices around the world.

Over $700,000,000

In closed real estate, commercial lease holds and multi-family sales

Extending far beyond what a conventional brokerage offers, Engel & Völkers custom-built Client Relationship Management system allows its agents to seamlessly communicate amongst each other and with the consumer to anticipate market trends and locate potential buyers. In addition, Engel & Völkers in-house creative team excels in the art of branding luxury properties, having marketed some of the most iconic offerings in the world. As a full-service creative agency, EV tailors its strategies to meet the needs of each individual client, creating powerful brands that strike the perfect balance between beauty and substance. To date, the team has branded more than $10 billion in real estate, from Beverly Hills to Los Cabos, the East Bay to Park City.

Breaking East Bay Records

In recent years, Taso has broken several sales records, including one that was previously his own. Whether selling or buying, Taso’s experience and expertise translate to real results.


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2019

Taso Sells the Highest-Priced Home in Blackhawk Country Club with the sale of 3114 Blackhawk Meadow, which Sold for $7,000,000.

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2020

Taso Sets a New Record for the Highest-Priced Sale in Contra Costa County with the sale of 7 Country Oak in Alamo, which sold for $19,000,000.

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2021

Taso Breaks His Own Record with the New Highest-Priced Sale in Blackhawk Country Club with the sale of 4499 Deer Ridge Road in Blackhawk which sold for $7,600,000.

Taso sets a new record for the highest sale price ever sold in Westside Alamo with the sale of 181 South Avenue in Alamo (represented buyer, co-sold with Erin Carrigg) which sold for $6,595,000.

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2025

Taso Sets a New Record for one of the Highest-Priced Per Square Foot in Danville with the sale of 322 W Prospect Ave which sold for $5,550,000 or $1,328 per square foot.

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2025 and Beyond

The Taso Tsakos Team is currently marketing several of the most incredible and historic estates in the entire East Bay 

  • 7 Country Oak Ln, Alamo is for sale again for $23,500,000 (co-listed with Marilee Headen) which would be a new East Bay Record for highest sale price
  • 333 Quinterra Ln, Danville aka "The Hartz Estate" is for sale for $7,500,000 
  • 1021 Via Del Gato, Alamo is coming soon for $12,500,000
  • 940 Reliez Station Ln, Lafayette aka "The Kaiser Estate" is coming soon for $9,750,000

 

Taso in the Press

Taso was recently featured in the following publications sharing insight into the Bay Area real estate market and helping readers understand the nuances of the current conditions. His latest listing was also featured on NYTimes.com highlighting exceptional properties in California. Taso is a recurring contributer to these publications, saught for is real estate insight.

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About Taso Tsakos

Specializing in luxury homes, Taso can claim the highest sale in Contra Costa County at $19 million and has continually broken records for price per square foot. He has diligently represented buyers and sellers in Alamo, Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo Lafayette, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Dublin and Pleasanton and the rest of the Bay Area. Whether assisting in a traditional sale, short sale or foreclosure in residential and commercial real estate, Taso remains a consummate professional whose nuanced understanding of design and negotiation skills propel his clients to successful outcomes.

Prior to joining The Agency in 2017 as Managing Partner, Taso served as Director of Real Estate and Corporate Development for the largest health club operator in the world, overseeing the business’s expansion from 96 sites in three states to 437 locations worldwide. During this time he also worked with clients in San Ramon Valley’s most desirable neighborhoods, leveraging his lifetime of local knowledge to expertly advise and advocate for clients. His years of experience in residential real estate and development puts Taso in a unique position to help sellers maximize the value of their home, with help from his professional network of top-tier stagers, contractors and architects.

Taso grew up in Castro Valley and is fluent in Greek. In his off-duty hours, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, skiing and mountain biking. Active within his community, he contributes to Kids Against Hunger, Habitat for Humanity and Give Back Homes.

 

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About Chris Ford

Chris Ford, born and raised in the East Bay, boasts nearly a decade of experience in both residential and
commercial real estate. Chris sold $10M in residential homes before earning his Broker's License and
transitioning to

commercial real estate while attending the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. For several years thereafter, Chris worked in investment management for Mosser Capital, a best-in-class real estate private equity firm based in San Francisco. After $340M in commercial real estate investment experience,
he left finance in early 2021 to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors serving clients at the highest levels in both luxury real estate sales and commercial investments. 

When Chris isn't working, he enjoys triathlon (2019 Ironman Santa Rosa finisher), playing golf, soccer, traveling, pairing Cuban cigars with aged whisky, and spending
time with his family.

Chris is passionate about giving back his time, talent, and treasure (Matt 25:14-30) and is regularly involved in both Redemptive Real Estate and The Barnabas Group Bay Area. He is also involved in New Canaan Society San Francisco and is the founder of a local men's fellowship group called Holy Smokes with 220+ members and growing.

 

 

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Ranking

RealTrends 2021 America’s Best Real Estate Professionals

  • Ranked #2 in market share for Danville and Alamo (individual agent).* 

  • Ranked #3 in market share in Alamo (individual agent).* 

  • 7 Country Oak Lane, Alamo | $19m highest sale ever in contra costa county 2020.* 

  • 3114 Blackhawk Meadow Lane, Blackhawk | $7m highest Contra Costa County sale 2019.* 

  • Ranked as a SF Business Journal top agent.

* source MLS 2020

Work With Taso

His years of experience in residential real estate and development puts Taso in a unique position to help sellers maximize the value of their home, with help from his professional network of top-tier stagers, contractors and architects.

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