We met Chris while viewing one of his listings and, prior to that, had not committed ourselves to a realtor. We were new to Florida and had been relying upon Zillow and Realtor in order to search for homes. We had interviewed a few realtors and found that we could get more timely and accurate info via the internet so were reluctant to move forward with anyone we had worked with before meeting Chris. When we met Chris he assured us that he would be able to do better. We quickly found that he was able to find more listings than we could find online, had a better understanding of each property's history than previous realtors, and was genuinely interested in showing us properties that would meet our needs regardless of price point. He was always willing to give us his opinion whenever we asked for it and was able to see the potential in each home both positive and negative. This was of great value to us in being new to Florida and not knowing what to expect in terms of how homes can age in this environment versus homes in the NE U.S. which, to me, spoke to his flexibility in working with an "out-of-town" buyer. Working with Chris gave us peace of mind that he was looking out for our interests. I highly recommend him to anyone in search of a realtor in the Tampa Bay area.

With the complexities of buying and selling a home, you need someone who is not just a realtor - you need someone who is also a consultant, a guide, an advocate and a partner. That's what Christopher Lai brought to her our home purchasing journey, and that's what makes him stand head and shoulders above the pack. My wife and I were expecting our second child, and looking to upgrade from our townhome for something with a little more space. Chris generously gave so much of his time helping us look for the right fit, and was never pushy or aggressive. In fact, he often would look out for us - noting things that maybe we wouldn't be happy with, or pointing out features we hadn't thought of yet. Working with Chris was like working with a knowledgeable expert whose main goal wasn't to sell us a home - it was to get us in the RIGHT home (something he would tell us himself, and lived up to). There was no question too small or dumb for Chris to answer, and believe me, we asked. Better, we never felt like we were going to end up with something we'd be unhappy with. In the end, thanks to the patience Chris displayed, my wife and I found our dream forever home. We have worked with realtors before and the entire relationship has felt very transactional or money-driven. The fact that Chris seemed personally invested in getting us the right deal and the right home took a lot of pressure and stress out of the equation, since we knew we'd have someone we could trust and who was looking out for us. Chris is certainly someone we will gladly refer to others, and would happily use again someday.

When my husband and I decided to look for a condo in Florida, we were referred to Chris by a friend of ours who moved down a few years ago. We wanted someone who knew the area well, was experienced with condo sales and would be honest with us regarding expectations, pricing, etc. Chris was exactly what we were looking for in a realtor! He is very responsive, communicates well and does a fantastic job following up with all parties involved. We had a few specifications that we wanted in a condo. Chris did a great job narrowing our search and walking us through expectations. We had a great experience and would highly recommend!

Chris, handled the sell of our home as well as the purchase of our new home. Working through the process of two properties can be rather stressful and even though I am in the industry myself we would have been lost without him. He was always responsive, knowledgeable and professional. Chris alleviated a lot of the pressure on my husband and I by being so involved and available. He answered all of our questions along the way and provided fantastic recommendations for photographers, inspectors, brokers, movers, etc. that were all wonderful to work with. Chris played a large role in both transactions moving forward seamlessly without any hiccups or delays. I would absolutely recommend his services to our friends and family and appreciate all of his hard work and dedication to getting the deals done!

Long story long: I moved to Tampa from NY just over a year ago. I began looking for properties on my own through apps after and made my search more serious in November of 22. Using the representatives that the apps offer I constantly hit walls where no one would get back to me when I had more pointed questions. There was a place I toured off an app in Tampa that I loved and I watched it for a while, the representatives for the app never gave me the answers I was looking for so I caved and just called the listing agent directly, which was Chris. Chris answered, even though it was a holiday and he was out with family, not only did he answer but was able to answer all of my questions about the condo HOA, even more detailed questions about reserves and future year budgets quick and followed up the next day with everything I was looking for. That’s when I decided to stop looking on my own and begin to use Chris. Fast forward to today, I just closed on my new condo in St Pete and Chris was excellent every step of the way. You mention something you might want to change or upgrade, Chris will have quotes before you get to your car. He’s the real deal and as much as I want to give even more detail into how exceptional my experience was with Chris you have to stop somewhere.

I’ve worked with Chris 3 times now. He’s helped me buy and sell my homes. He’s very knowledgeable and responsive. He goes above and beyond. I had some small issues that I noticed upon moving in on my most recent purchase and Chris provided a handyman to resolve these issues. I would absolutely recommend Chris as a realtor!

Chris came highly recommended from a co-worker who recently moved from NY. I spoke to Chris on the phone and gave him a general idea of what I was looking for. After looking at a few resale homes, it was determined that new construction was going to be the best avenue. Chris took me to a few communities and after realizing that the builder was not a good fit for me, he found one that gave options. Within a month of working with Chris, we found the right house and the right community. Chris showed up to both the first walk through helping to identify and deficiencies and the final walk through making sure everything that was annotated was fixed. After closing, Chris has still been in contact and recommending reputable companies or people to assist with projects to make my home mine. I highly recommend contacting Chris for your next home search

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Chris Lai of People's Choice Realty. He has provided us with top notch customer service on multiple real estate transactions. His knowledge of the Tampa housing market is incredible which saved us countless hours of analysis. He made us feel like friends and family. THANK YOU CHRIS!

My pregnant wife, 20 month old son, and I moved to Tampa, Florida during the pandemic for my new job. Watching videos online we honed in on the Westchase area, but since we never bought a home before, we were just looking at listings online. Finally, I decided to look-up a number of well rated realtors and reached out. Chris was the first to get back, within 10-15 minutes with a quick call. We were blown away that he was also on vacation at the time and immediately got us in touch with one of folks working for him to start showing us houses in the area. We could tell quickly he would be a great fit for us. We zeroed in on one of the first homes Chris showed us. Chris provided great advice on our negotiating position and really went above and beyond working with the seller's agent to close the deal. Chris was great through the entire process from showing homes, making a bid, inspection, advice on financing, closing and being a real advocate for my wife and I. I would not hesitate using Chris again and highly recommend him for buying a home. He was able to negotiate for us the best price per sq foot and now we are enjoying the rapid appreciation of our home.

Chris is by far the most professional realtor we have ever worked with. My husband and I bought and sold our Florida home using Chris as our tried and trusted agent. He’s honest, hardworking, incredibly knowledgeable and a true professional. He always made us feel as though we were his only clients. Always punctual and prompt in his correspondence. The best part is, he has the experience to make sure you get the best deal, no matter if you are buying or selling. My husband and I both appreciated his aggressive advocacy. We will always use Chris for any of our home buying or selling needs and are sure to recommend him to all of our family and friends.

Second flawless transaction with Chris Lai of People's Choice Realty! He has a level of professionalism that stands out from the others. Chris is the person you need on your team to know everything will be done with perfection. VERY THANKFUL FOR CHRIS!

Chris never fails amazing me with his personable and dedicated customer service. I have known Chris since 2007, when he became my realtor. Back then, he helped me sell my house and buy my new home. He was great; therefore, I asked him to help me buy some other investment properties. It goes without saying that when I need a realtor, Chris is the first and only one I call. This time he helped me sell a rental property, which I also bought through him many years ago. Chris took care of the entire transaction from beginning to end and, as always, provided me and guided me with his excellent services. When you need a top-notch realtor, I highly recommend you call Chris.

Chris is by far the most professional realtor we have ever worked with. My husband and I bought and sold our Florida home using Chris as our tried and trusted agent. He’s honest, hardworking, incredibly knowledgeable, and a true professional. He always made us feel as though we were his only clients. Always punctual and prompt in his correspondence. The best part is, he has the experience to make sure you get the best deal, no matter if you are buying or selling. My husband and I both appreciated his aggressive advocacy. We will always use Chris for any of our home buying or selling needs and are sure to recommend him to all of our family and friends.

We have bought and sold multiple homes with Chris. He has always been extremely knowledgeable about the entire process. One of his best attributes is that he is very honest and trustworthy. I will not hesitate to buy or sell with him again.

Chris was amazing to work with. He is a master negotiator and helped me through my purchase, step by step. In the competitive South Tampa market, it was nice to have someone 100% on my side, working with me to make this happen. I highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to buy or sell, he is the real deal - a genuine person who knows and understands the real estate market.

Chris Lai has been our realtor for over ten years. We have bought/sold five properties with Chris. He is smart, friendly, a great negotiator, straight shooter, and he will walk you through your transaction every step of the way. He is so responsive to calls, texts, and inquiries. Through all of our transactions, I have realized that he has spot-on intuition too. He is such a pro in this industry, he can smell a fishy situation a mile away. I highly recommend Chris Lai as a realtor. We are his customers for life!

With the complexities of buying and selling a home, you need someone who is not just a realtor - you need someone who is also a consultant, a guide, an advocate, and a partner. That's what Christopher Lai brought to our home purchasing journey, and that's what makes him stand head and shoulders above the pack. My wife and I were expecting our second child, and looking to upgrade from our townhome for something with a little more space. Chris generously gave so much of his time helping us look for the right fit, and was never pushy or aggressive. In fact, he often would look out for us - noting things that maybe we wouldn't be happy with, or pointing out features we hadn't thought of yet. Working with Chris was like working with a knowledgeable expert whose main goal wasn't to sell us a home - it was to get us in the RIGHT home (something he would tell us himself, and lived up to). There was no question too small or dumb for Chris to answer, and believe me, we asked. Better, we never felt like we were going to end up with something we'd be unhappy with. In the end, thanks to the patience Chris displayed, my wife and I found our dream forever home. We have worked with realtors before and the entire relationship has felt very transactional or money-driven. The fact that Chris seemed personally invested in getting us the right deal and the right home took a lot of pressure and stress out of the equation since we knew we'd have someone we could trust and who was looking out for us. Chris is certainly someone we will gladly refer to others, and would happily use again someday.

My daughter and I have worked with Chris since 2013 when we first contacted him about buying a townhouse for my daughter. She sold that townhouse and bought another one last April using Chris for both transactions. I knew, when I decided to sell and buy a new home this past February, that the one person I could trust to do the job was Chris. I called Chris on a Monday to ask about seeing a villa I was interested in. He set the showing up for Tuesday, found another villa he thought I would like better, and we wrote a contract (for that one he picked) that Wednesday evening. He posted pictures of my home on Facebook on Friday and by Monday morning we had my house sold. I know this may have been unusual but I could not have done it so quickly without his help and his knowledge of the market. Real estate legalese goes right over my head and I knew Chris would guide me through the entire process with my best interests in mind. I don't plan on ever moving again, but if I do, I will definitely use Chris again.

I've worked with Chris for two purchases and one sale, and I will continue to use him in the future. Chris's knowledge about the local area is unmatched, and once you tell him what you're looking for in a new purchase, he keeps you updated on all of the properties that meet your criteria and price range. Chris is extremely flexible when it comes to scheduling property visits and he responds immediately to calls, texts and emails. Once you find a house you want to call home, Chris works hard to make the buying process as smooth as can be. In the meantime, if you're also selling a property, Chris knows exactly what to list at to ensure you get it off the market as quickly as possible while also maximizing your return on investment. Moving can be a stressful process in and of itself, but with Chris as your realtor, you can rest assured that you're in good hands.

Chris handled the sale of our home as well as the purchase of our new home. Working through the process of two properties can be rather stressful and even though I am in the industry myself we would have been lost without him. He was always responsive, knowledgeable and professional. Chris alleviated a lot of the pressure on my husband and me by being so involved and available. He answered all of our questions along the way and provided fantastic recommendations for photographers, inspectors, brokers, movers, etc. that were all wonderful to work with. Chris played a large role in both transactions moving forward seamlessly without any hiccups or delays. I would absolutely recommend his services to our friends and family and appreciate all of his hard work and dedication to getting the deals done!