About Kris

Kris Maranda

Founder & Managing Partner
Maranda Real Estate Group | @properties, Christie’s International Real Estate

Kris Maranda is a top 1% producing real estate advisor and the Founder and Managing Partner of Maranda Real Estate Group | @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, serving Elmhurst, DuPage County, the Greater Chicago area, and international markets including Albania. With nearly 25 years of real estate experience and a career volume exceeding $500 million in closed sales, Kris is recognized as one of the most trusted and accomplished professionals in the Chicagoland market.

Born and raised in Albania and a longtime resident of Elmhurst since 1998, Kris brings a rare blend of global perspective and deep local market expertise. His background allows him to seamlessly serve both domestic and international clients, supported by fluency in Albanian, Italian, Spanish, Greek, and English. This multicultural reach, combined with Christie’s International Real Estate’s global network, enables Kris to connect buyers, sellers, investors, and developers across borders with confidence and clarity.

Kris specializes in residential, luxury, commercial, and investment real estate, offering strategic guidance, expert negotiation, and data-driven marketing tailored to each client’s goals. His approach is built on a simple philosophy: listen, educate, and optimize. By leveraging advanced technology, market analytics, and strong negotiation skills, Kris consistently maximizes value and delivers smooth, profitable transactions.

Before real estate, Kris competed as a professional basketball player and earned a bachelor’s degree in science and education, experiences that shaped his discipline, leadership, and commitment to continuous learning. His success is driven by relationships, referrals, and a reputation for integrity, accessibility, and results.

At Maranda Real Estate Group, Kris goes beyond traditional brokerage services—acting as a trusted advisor and long-term partner dedicated to helping clients build wealth, make informed decisions, and achieve lasting success in real estate.