Christopher J. Burnside

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

About

Meet Christopher

Christopher Burnside is a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker with over 25 years of experience and well over a billion dollars in Hamptons transactions. Since 1999, he has been a consistent top producer in the market, ranked among the Hamptons’ top 10 agents by sales volume by the Wall Street Journal’s Real Trends.

As a broker, Christopher often finds that the perfect house simply doesn’t exist on the open market. He has created a unique niche combining deep market expertise with a master builder’s perspective — helping buyers, builders, and investors identify rare properties, find the right land, or maximize a site’s true potential. Specializing in high-end new construction and major renovations, Christopher can take a simple image or idea and turn it into your dream.

A native of Scottsdale, Arizona, Christopher attended the University of Arizona and earned a degree in Finance and Business Management. He moved to the Hamptons over two decades ago, beginning his career by partnering with developers on single-family housing projects before transitioning into brokerage — a foundation that informs his builder’s eye to this day.

Chris pursues many interests. He is a pilot, flying his own single-engine Cessna out of East Hampton, captains a small yacht in Sag Harbor, and enjoys waterskiing, sailing, mountain biking, tennis, and fishing.

ACCOLADES

Awards & Recognitions

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Career Highlights

  • $1B+ in career sales across Hamptons transactions
  • 25+ years brokering Hamptons real estate
  • Top 10 Hamptons agent by sales volume — Wall Street Journal Real Trends
  • Specialist in high-end new construction, major renovations, land, and investment properties
  • Active across Bridgehampton, Sagaponack, East Hampton, Water Mill & Wainscott
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Third-Party Recognition

  • 2024 RealTrends Verified #2 Top Agents in Bridgehampton
  • 2024 RealTrends Verified NY Individual Agent by Sales Volume
  • 2022 RealTrends America’s Best Top Individuals by Sales Volume, New York State
  • 2022 RealTrends The Thousand Top 250 Individuals by Sales Volume, Nationwide
  • Multi-year Wall Street Journal Real Trends Top 10 Hamptons Agent
  • Multi-year Top Producer All Hamptons

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TESTIMONIALS

What my clients say

Working with Chris Burnside and Aubri Peele was a pleasure, starting with our first phone conversations. It was September 2020, the pandemic was raging, my wife and I were in LA and the property we were hoping to sell was in Bridgehampton, NY. Our geographical distance was stressing me out, but Chris and Aubri immediately put me at ease with their easy accessibility, friendliness and great communication skills.
Wesley & Marla Strick
I was so impressed with the fast and professional service that I received. I am 100% satisfied. This broker knows all aspects of real estate from listing to closing the deal.
George B.