Chris Owens

Chris comes to the business of Real Estate naturally, growing up in Weston with a realtor father piqued her interest in the field early on. A resident of Wayland since 1992 she has an exceptional knowledge of the Metrowest area, neighborhood and schools. Chris’s level of service, personal connections, competitive spirit, integrity, and negotiating skills all attribute to her clients’ success. She has a friendly demeanor and a unique combination of low-key approach and ability to listen will that attribute to her clients’ success.

Chris partnered with Tanya Tanimoto in 2017 and recently both their daughters (Marina Tanimoto & Courtney Owens) have joined the Tanimoto Owens Team. The team has consistently been top producing culminating 40 years of combined Real Estate experience and recognized for numerous awards and accolades. Unparalleled in their expertise, their finely tuned sense of property values and passionate about creating innovative custom tailored marketing strategies accentuating the best features of each unique property resulting in their standing out among the competition for the optimal outcome. Known for their honest insight and tenacious follow through they expertly guide their clients throughout the entire sales process.

While Chris’ passion with Real Estate fills most of her time, when she is free you can find her taking walks, cooking, playing card games, and enjoying family time with her husband, two kids and dog Nala. 

Tanya Tanimoto

The Tanimoto Owens Team are excited to announce joining Advisors Living. Tanya Tanimoto & her business partner Chris Owens know that you must constantly evolve to stay ahead of the curve in today’s market. They, along with their two daughters Marina Tanimoto & Courtney Owens, are a bonafide force in the Metrowest real estate market and have remained #1 in Wayland sales each year since 2012. They are a truly professional team known for their extensive local experience, integrity, communication skills, spirit & enthusiasm. They utilize their incredible resources and extensive personal and professional network to assist their clients in all stages of the buying and selling processes. Whether working with a first-time home buyer or marketing and selling a high-end luxury property, their clients experience concierge-level service in every transaction providing a seamless process. Known for their honest insight and tenacious follow-through, the team is trusted and respected in the real estate industry. They have been honored for the past several years by WSJ's Real Trends America's Best Estate Professional's list.

Marina Tanimoto

Marina grew up in Wayland in a family of real estate and architecture professionals. Upon graduating Wayland High School she went to college in Florence, Italy at Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici to major in Digital Media. After college Marina worked in NYC interning at several fashion brands and also as a line cook at renowned chef Jean-George Vongerichten's abcV before getting her real estate license in New York. In 2021 Marina moved back to Wayland and joined the Tanimoto Owens Team. Her can-do personality, varied professional skills and tireless work ethic are a great asset to the team. 

Courtney Owens

After attending college in Keene, NH, Newton, MA and the South Pacific, Courtney retuned home to Wayland where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Geography and Environmental Science at Framingham State University. Courtney went on to work for a travel agency, continued her dog business, and then decided to get into the family real estate business. She is an avid outdoor enthusiast and is passionate about skiing and snowboarding and enjoys spending time with her dog.