Experts in Commercial Real Estate
CRES Inc. has been serving commercial real estate clients since 1999. With years of experience covering countless transactions, our team is ready to help you with any and all of your commercial real estate needs. Feel free to contact us via phone or email with any questions or ideas or fill out our contact form here.
Bill Chipman
President & Founder
Bill Chipman established CRES Inc. in 1999, providing a full service real estate company that specializes in the sale, leasing and appraisal of commercial real estate properties in the Washington D.C metropolitan area. With an extensive background in consulting, Mr. Chipman has participated in the sale and leasing of over $800 million in commercial real estate transactions and over $3 billion of asset valuation over the course of his career.
In addition to his commitment to excellence in the realm of real estate, Mr. Chipman stays involved with the community through volunteer work. He has served on the board various philanthropic organizations such as the Fauquier Free Clinic, Boys and Girls Club and Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Chipman is currently a board member of the Fauquier County Water and Sewer Authority. A local native to the D.C. metro area, Mr. Chipman moved to Warrenton in 1993, where he and his wife Karen raised their two children, Kristine and Jac.
With over a decade of finance, operations, and marketing experience, Chris joined CRES Inc. to help lead business operations and marketing and to support sales and leasing efforts. He decided to pursue a career in Commercial Real Estate after leading e-commerce and reporting & analysis for a mid-sized regional retail company, and brings a depth of knowledge on business operations that gives him valuable insight into our client’s needs. (View Chris’ LinkedIn profile here.)
An native of Warrenton, VA, Chris is an active member of the local community, serving on the Town Council in nearby Middleburg, VA and on the Board of Directors of Buchanan Hall in Upperville, VA. When not working on a new project or spending time with his family, Chris can usually be found on a tennis court or in a canoe on one of the local waterways.
Chris leads CRES Inc.’s leasing services, so don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions regarding lease listings, tenant representation needs, or consulting opportunities!
Chris Bernard
Senior Associate