After moving from Maine to Florida in 1979, Chris Dudley entered the real estate industry in the early 80’s, and subsequently owned an antique business for 13 years while raising two amazing daughters who graduated from Stetson University. Her antique addiction led her into the auction business in the mid 90’s.
Over the years Chris has participated in industry-focused education and training with the National Association of Realtors, National Association of Home Builders, and National Auctioneers Association with a focus on management, sales and marketing.
Chris has a passion for her community and for over 30 years she has been involved and held leadership positions with multiple organizations including the School Academic and Enhancement Council (SAEC), Family Resource Center, First United Methodist, Florida Auctioneers Association, and Rotary.
Chris is a 2018 inductee of the Florida Auctioneers Association’s Hall of Fame (Lewis C. Dell Award) and is a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker Associate and Auctioneer. In 2022, Chris earned the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) designation developed by the National Auctioneers Association (NAA). The three-year CAI program is the industry’s premier training program for auction professionals. She also holds the AARE (Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate) and GPPA (Graduate Personal Property Appraiser) designations with the National Auctioneers Association. Chris is enthusiastic about the auction industry and specializes in serving estates, probate, and private sellers.