Why we recommend Chase Whitney for Cypress
Few agents can say they grew up in the city they sell. Chase Whitney's September 2026 press release describes him as a Cypress native who has watched its neighborhoods change, and who now raises his own family in the same community. That matters in a city where most homes are tract houses from the 1950s to the 1970s and where two houses a few blocks apart can differ by school district, remodel history and lot size.
His team's numbers also fit the local market. Redfin's figures for ZIP 90630 show detached houses selling in a median of 37 days in the three months to September 2026; his release reports that his own listings have averaged about 16 days on market since 2020. Those are self-reported figures, so ask him for the list of sales behind them. To compare him with Cypress's other featured agent, Jen Tackney, see our two featured Cypress agents.
About Chase Whitney
Chase Whitney's Cypress background
The Whitney Team is a family business: his own details and press releases describe a second-generation practice founded in 1996, which Chase now leads. His March 2026 release puts the team's combined experience at 73 years. Outside real estate, his record lists him as an Eagle Scout.
Brokerage and California DRE license for Chase Whitney
The California Department of Real Estate lists Chase Alexander Whitney as a licensed salesperson, license 01912283, first issued on March 26, 2012 and valid until March 27, 2028. His responsible broker is First Team Real Estate - Orange County (broker license 01008773). The lookup showed no disciplinary action and no other public comments on October 30, 2026. The team works from First Team's office at 12501 Seal Beach Boulevard, Suite 100, Seal Beach.
Chase Whitney's work in real estate technology
He hosts the podcast "The 5-Minute Real Estate Fix" and wrote the book "Mastering Real Estate Tech". His September 2026 release says he serves on the Zillow Agent Advisory Board and consults with RealScout, AgentFire, StreetText and First Team Real Estate. For a seller, that usually means online marketing and quick communication; ask to see a recent listing campaign.
Chase Whitney's record: sales, awards and reviews
His two 2026 press releases give the team's career totals: 665 closed transactions and $396,637,000 in volume in March, and 690 transactions and $431 million in September. He reports a 91.8% list-to-sale ratio; ask him how that figure is calculated, since Redfin measured Cypress homes overall selling at 99.9% of list in the three months to September 2026.
- First Team Hall of Fame: annual placement, according to his September 2026 release.
- First Team Gold Medallion: 2024.
- First Team Sapphire Medallion: 2022.
- FastExpert Top Agent Award: 2026, for Cypress, Buena Park and La Palma, according to his March 2026 release.
His September 2026 release reports 139 five-star client reviews. Two recent reviews he shared with us, quoted exactly:
- "It was an absolute pleasure working with Chase as first-time homebuyers. He is extremely knowledgeable about the local areas and neighborhoods and brought a high level of experience and professionalism to every step of the process." (Peter K., Zillow, 2026)
- "We are thankful for Chase and his team. Chase was knowledgeable and professional throughout our home purchase. Communication was clear and timely, and the process moved smoothly overall." (Jenny K., Google, 2026)
How Chase Whitney works with Cypress buyers and sellers
His March 2026 release sums up the team's approach in his own words: "We run this like a system-price it right, present it right, communicate fast-and the market usually rewards that."
Selling a Cypress home with Chase Whitney
Cypress sellers face a market where new listings rose 17.9% in a year (Redfin, three months to September 2026), so pricing and presentation decide how fast a house sells. Ask him for a pricing analysis built on 90630 sales of your home type, his preparation and photography plan, and how he reports showing feedback. If the home is in a trust, ask how many trust sales the team closed last year.
Buying in Cypress with Chase Whitney
Redfin reports 36.1% of Cypress homes sold above list in the three months to September 2026, so buyers often need a quick, clean offer. Ask how he finds homes before they reach the portals, how he checks the school district for an address, and what his written buyer agreement says about pay. Our Cypress homes guide covers prices and areas.
How we chose Chase Whitney
We confirmed his license, status and responsible broker on the DRE public lookup, read his two 2026 press releases, and compared his reported figures with Redfin's Cypress data. His website blocked our automated check, so we relied on the press releases and the details he supplied for his biography. Every featured agent passes the same checks. The full method is on how we choose agents.
How to contact Chase Whitney
Call The Whitney Team on (714) 888-6692, or visit the First Team office at 12501 Seal Beach Boulevard, Suite 100, Seal Beach, CA 90740. His March 2026 press release lists (714) 622-7742 as another number. His website is 4realestatehelp.com. Before the first call, note your price range or sale date, the part of Cypress you have in mind, and whether a trust or estate is involved.