Erik Chapin

Focused on helping clients make confident, well-informed real estate decisions, Erik Chapin brings over two decades of experience in property valuation and nearly a decade as a full-time realtor to every transaction. His deep understanding of value, honed through years as a certified appraiser, allows him to guide both buyers and sellers with uncommon precision.

Erik works with clients transacting all property types. from vacant land to luxury homes, small farms to investment properties, he is focused on understanding market nuances across Central Oregon. He has a distinct reputation for positioning homes strategically, pricing with accuracy, and negotiating outcomes that protect value. His analytical mindset and calm, data-driven approach ensure clients feel informed, empowered, and supported at every step.

Before establishing his real estate career in Oregon, Erik owned and operated an appraisal firm in Breckenridge, Colorado, while also working for the area's premier developer. Collaborating with developers, lenders, and homeowners on projects that shaped his expertise in construction, lending, and market trends.3

Rooted in Bend, Erik and his wife, a local teacher, have raised two teenagers who share their love for biking, skiing, and outdoor adventure. “Real estate is personal,” he says. “It’s about understanding lifestyle as much as price, and finding the right fit for every stage of life.”

The Ladd Group welcomed Erik onto the team in 2021 and is one of Oregon’s top-performing real estate teams, and has supported hundreds of buyers and sellers, pairing deep local insight with crisp execution to help clients move confidently in Central Oregon.