You could say Cristian Hernandez entered real estate on the ground floor, prior to becoming a Realtor®, he worked in the concrete industry. It was there that he began building a network in construction, as well as among real estate buyers, sellers, and investors.

A longtime Pasadena resident, Cristian developed an interest in architecture, especially midcentury modern design, which drew him to real estate and ultimately led him to join Compass Re...