As Principal and Director of Valuations & Advisory Services at Avison Young in Calgary, Alberta, Chris Chornohos combines appraisal expertise with hands-on experience in development and investment. His work is rooted in market insight, strategic thinking, and a practical understanding of real estate from every angle, having worked across valuation, brokerage, and construction sectors.
This broad foundation began early — buying his first house at 17 and managing a fourplex during university. After completing a business degree and earning the AACI designation from the Appraisal Institute of Canada, the next decade brought experience in investment sales, land transactions, and business development for a major general contractor. This journey built a well-rounded view of the industry and a strong appreciation for both deal structure and long-term value creation.
At Avison Young, Chris focuses on multifamily, self-storage, and land valuation assignments for institutional and private clients. His work is driven by a commitment to accuracy, independence, and helping clients make confident real estate decisions through clear, objective analysis.
Chris believes that real estate is a powerful tool for building freedom and long-term financial strength. That belief continues to guide both his professional work and personal investment activity — always with an eye toward helping others unlock opportunity through better insights and better decisions.
I have dedicated my career and business life to real estate and have been on every side of the table within the commercial real estate business. Growing up on a farm in Northern Alberta, I was exposed to real estate through my family, who built and bought single-family homes and duplexes as a side business. I knew from an early age that real estate was my passion. I bought my first house when I was 17 and a fourplex when I was 20 years old while in university.
After getting my business degree and taking time off to travel, I immersed myself in commercial real estate. I completed the courses to be designated as a commercial real estate appraiser (AACI) and worked for several large multinational commercial real estate firms. I gained valuable experience in investment and land sales, and later ran business development for a large general contractor. Somewhere between all that, I built our family home on a four-acre parcel overlooking the Rocky Mountains where we currently reside.
Joining Avison Young was a natural progression in my career. Through my role as Principal and Director of Valuations & Advisory Services, I help real estate owners and investors secure equity and debt financing, solve real estate problems, and close deals to grow their portfolios. I focus on multifamily, self-storage, and land valuations, backed by Avison Young’s global resources and expertise.
My grandfather came to Canada from Ukraine on the promise of a better life for him and his family. They realized that promise through land and the opportunities it provided. I believe real estate is the path to financial freedom, which is why I remain passionate about both the valuation and investment aspects of the industry.
It’s both my mission & passion to help real estate investors and owners close more deals with valuation and advisory services.
Chris Chornohos is a leading real estate consultant, investor and developer with extensive experience within the commercial real estate industry. Contact me today.
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