Meet Charlie – Senior Broker at Cross Street!
In 10 years in Real Estate and as a Senior Broker at Peak Realty, Charlie has closed hundreds of deals from apartment leases to sales of multimillion dollar homes and apartment buildings, cafes, industrial space and everything in between. Charlie uses his network and background in investment property acquisition, management and construction to apply an analytical approach to home buying, from helping clients understand the importance of different period aesthetics and build quality to financial analysis and specifically tailored borrowing options.
Charlie has a love for architecture and all properties interesting, vintage and those in need of improvement and applies this passion to his own real estate portfolio. He also acts as Principal of Ridgetree Properties LLC, an investment group specializing in vintage and add value multi-family properties in Chicago’s North Side. Clients describe him as deeply knowledgeable, thorough, and diligent. His expertise has garnered recognition, with features in Crain’s, Business Insider, and Chicago Agent Magazine.
If I could give Charlie Cohen 50 stars, I would. As a first time home buyer who’s been looking and meeting various realtors over the last year, I didn’t know a realtor could be so patient, honest, and market savvy until I started working with him. Not only would Charlie give me in-depth responses to any question I had, he knew just about everything to know about the different types of home construction, Chicago neighborhoods, and was able to nail my appraisal on the head. His team made closing a breeze, and each one of them was a delight. From MLS listings, to negotiations, to honest assessments of the properties we saw, Charlie was the best bar none. If I buy again or sell my property, I will not even consider using another realtor. – Brittany M
Charlie was absolutely outstanding. For us first-timers, it’s really easy to get overwhelmed and lost when you’re buying a super old Chicago house and Charlie is right there with everything you need to know about what is good and what isn’t and how to address the bad. I think our favorite part of working with Charlie was his taste in picking listings for us. We told him from the outset we wanted something unique and special and everything he sent over was perfect for what we were looking for and we couldn’t be happier where we ended up. Do yourself a favor and hire this man! – Christian M
Our agent Charlie Cohen is the real deal. Knows how to communicate with listing agents, has great taste, was able to find us exactly what we were looking for and is always on time and communicative. It was such an amazing experience. I cannot recommend him and Kale enough! – Anthony M
Charlie found us a house in about a month which wildly exceeded our expectations considering the current market. We were very impressed with his professionalism and friendliness during the entire process of buying a home. He was genuinely interested in our wants/needs and offered great feedback when he had it. I would highly recommend him if you are looking for a realtor. – Natalie S
Charlie is a remarkable real estate broker. His knowledge of the Chicago real estate market is very impressive and he demonstrated keen thoughtfulness, taking into account our needs and wants when he put together listings for us. Charlie is also very personable, professional and responsive. With Charlie’s expertise, we got full asking on our condo only 2 days after it was listed. He also helped us find a new home within 2 weeks of starting our search. Charlie made the buying and selling process feel seamless. I would highly recommend Charlie to anyone searching for a home in Chicago. We couldn’t be happier with our home or experience working with Charlie. – Michael C
My agent Charlie made the process of purchasing my first condo very easy, especially in a tough market for buyers. He always had the answers to my questions and kept in touch through out the entire process. – Zach L
Exceptionally sharp and well versed in seemingly every facet of real estate. Highly recommend especially if you’re looking for something unique. – Jeremy F
When I was originally looking to buy a two bedroom condo in River North, the realtor I used was unable to meet all of my requirements and was very disorganized on top of it. Nothing I saw seemed like a great fit and I didn’t want to settle for a place, especially for the amount of money I was about to spend. As a result, I consulted with a friend who recommended Charlie as a great resource. Working with Charlie was night and day compared to the first realtor I used. Charlie was incredibly thorough, knowledgeable of the area, and listened to exactly what I was looking for. He was also very patient with me, answered all my questions, a just a joy to be on showings with. I eventually found a place that met all my needs, and it is truly a credit to Charlie and the top notch service he provided. I would definitely recommend Charlie to anyone looking to rent or buy in Chicago. – Luke C
Very professional and easy to work with in the competitive market we’re in. – Steven K
