Olsen Ziegler Realty

Chris Olsen is an incredible realtor. We met Chris in our house and he gave us recommendations to do to help with the presentation and sale of our home. He has an awesome photographer to take pictures, 3D video and some drone footage of the property. He also gave us the best advice in offer reviewing and we were able to get a price we happy with. Chris answered every question, navigated every phase of our home selling process. He is very responsive and always available via phone, in person, text, email. We are very grategul to have him as our realtor. I strongly recommend Chris whether you are seeking to buy or sell.

My wife and I are first-time home buyers, and utilizing Chris for this endeavor was absolutely the best decision that we could have made. He possesses an absolute wealth of knowledge around all aspects of the home buying process, and shares this knowledge willingly. All the way through his expert viewings, creation of extremely very strong offers, and explaining the final contract terms. He never got phased by any of our questions (easily thousands of them), took the time to explain everything in detail and in a way that we could understand. It truly was a partnership, never once did we ever feel rushed or pressured and it felt like we have known him for years. His partnership was invaluable and we would recommend him in a heartbeat and can't shout it from the rooftops loud enough.

Chris is the absolute best realtor I have ever worked with. He is attentive, responsive, and works as hard as possible to get his clients the best deal. Chris did great work on both ends of the process. When we went to sell our house he gave us great advice and put our house on the market at a time that helped us maximize our profits. Then we went to buy and he showed us how to use our leverage to make an offer with confidence. You absolutely cannot go wrong choosing Chris.

Over the years we have worked with Chris Olsen on 5 real estate transactions. His vast array of real estate knowledge, due to his years in this profession, was evident early in our first sale when we were confronted with some variables that were unfamiliar to my family and I. Chris presented us with several options, providing us with real world out comes, and then he allowed us to make the decision that was best for us, answering all of our questions during the process. I was truly surprised with the way he made himself available, and his responsiveness to all our real estate requests. During another sale Chris made suggestions regarding the need for some minor changes to the home that he said would create more curb appeal. I truly doubted his advice and hesitantly made the changes. After the projects completion, I stepped back and was blown away by the difference the minor changes made. Chris' understanding, knowledge and personality has made him our Real Estate Professional of choice for any and all transactions.

Chris Olsen is a terrific real estate agent! Chris is thorough, knowledgeable, and extremely well organized. He led us through pricing, listing, and strategies as we prepared to list our home. Chris coached our preparations and kept us appraised of showings and potential buyer feedback. When an offer came in 3 days, he guided us toward our acceptance decision. Once the deal was signed, Chris was in constant contact keeping us informed of progress and the next steps. We are happy to have chosen Chris to be our agent.

Excellent! Chris Olsen met and exceeded all requirements and expectations! We were so pleased with, and thankful for, his professionalism and responsiveness that we then proceeded to hire him as our Seller's Agent in a subsequent transaction. In all my years of dealing with Real Estate Agents, I have not met one who comes close to his excellence in service.

If I could give Chris Olsen 10 stars I would! There's no way I would of been able to buy a house without him. He held my hand through every step of the process and was always available to answer all of my questions. He was able to meet me at any house at any time that fit my schedule in this crazy market. Beyond helpful with pointing out things to look for when evaluating a house and how to put in the strongest offer. He truly made the home buying process as painless as possible and I wont hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for help buying a house.

We have purchased two houses with Chris now and he is without a doubt the best realtor we have ever worked with. Chris is extremely knowledgeable about the market and home buying process. While other realtors working with buyers tend to be high pressure and want to close a deal as fast as possible to earn their commission, Chris truly has his buyers’ best interests at heart and works tirelessly and patiently to help them find their ideal home. If you’re reading this and considering working with Chris to buy or sell a home, don’t even hesitate. It will be one of the best decisions you’ve made.

POTENTIAL NEW HOMEOWNERS; READ THIS! Chris Olsen is so good; we are inviting him to our wedding (he was even under consideration for best man!) But seriously, my fiancé and I cannot speak highly enough about him! Chris was referred to us by a friend, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. 2020 has been a challenging year for many things, and purchasing a home is not exempt. As first-time home buyers, we were as clueless as they come. Chris was able to provide expert knowledge on many subjects ranging from the home purchasing process, market trends, potential issue with the home after purchase, offer writing/ negotiation tactics, service and service provider recommendations. Throughout the entire process, Chris was never more than a text or call away (Seriously, the man doesn't sleep). The market is cutthroat for buyers right now, and he never once had an issue talking us through an offer at 2am, so we didn't miss any opportunities. His patience is admirable and NEVER pushed us into a situation we were not comfortable with. By the end of our experience, I would have trusted Chris to write an offer and submit it without even reviewing it. His counsel and expertise in a market like this, is invaluable. Without him, we never would have been able to purchase our dream home, as his negotiation and offer writing tactics are what made the seller pick our offer. Aside from being a real estate guru, he is overall a stand up, cool guy. Even after purchasing our home, Chris has made himself available on numerous occasions to offer advice, counsel on improvements and general home ownership questions. If we ever need to sell or buy again, there will be no question who we call.

We worked with Chris to both buy a home, and then sell our other home. I spent some time researching realtors and found that Chris’s experience, expertise, and great reviews made me the most comfortable of all the realtors I researched. I called him and heard back within 10 minutes. I told him that we were interested in buying a home in a very hot community, with a very average budget. Chris told me that this was no problem, and that we’d find the perfect home. Because we were looking in a city with not a lot of homes for sale, and where the homes sell in a day, it was imperative that we got in to see new listings right away, during a pandemic I might add. Chris did not disappoint, a listing would go up, and we would call Chris, and we would have a scheduled showing that same day. Chris was always very level-headed and neutral, but always lent his knowledge when looking at a home, which made me always feel he was on my side during this process. I never felt that he was just trying to make a sale with us. He never pressured us. We finally found the perfect home, and it was slightly over our budget, but Chris helped us negotiate a price that we could afford! He was so helpful during the process and answered my many texts and emails throughout the 6-week buying period. While buying a home is stressful, I felt like Chris was there every step to tell me what to do next. As soon as we found our new home, Chris helped us list our old house and hired a photographer to help highlight the great parts of our home. Our house had over 20 showings in one weekend, and Chris kept us updated on every showing. We were under contract after 2 days, and again, Chris helped us every step of the way in the selling process and kept us updated. We feel that Chris was incredibly professional and also very friendly and approachable. We highly recommend Chris!

Over the years, my husband and I have worked with Chris Olsen on four different real estate transactions - that says a lot about how much we like him! We first contacted him in 2014 (after much research) when we were looking for an agent to help us sell one home and buy another. His stats were very impressive which is why we chose him. But in person, he is even better! It is doubtful that you'll find a more genuine, kind, and decent agent. Sure he is awesome at his job (we saw firsthand that he is heads and shoulders above other agents in terms of knowledge, skills, and abilities) but he is a good person too and that matters to us. In 2018, he again helped us sell a home, and just two months ago Chris was instrumental in getting us the exact condo that we wanted to buy. We don't know what the future holds in terms of moving, but if/when the time comes, we will text Chris without a second thought. He is great to work with! And you definitely want him on your team!

We met Chris 6 years ago when we moved to the area and he helped us find a beautiful home in Broadview Heights. For that move, we came into town to buy a home and Chris dedicated 4 straight days to us finding a home. Fast forward to 2020, where a career opportunity moved us out of state. Chris helped us navigate a home sale during a global pandemic. He has an immense depth of knowledge of the real estate in the area. He is savvy with the market and advises his clients as if they are family. We wish Chris helped us find a home in Pennsylvania. Chris Olsen was always available via phone, in person, text, email. He knows a home sale can be emotional and provides amazing support. He is also a top notch professional that knows how to get a deal done and ensures his client is being best advised on the decisions they have to make. He has gotten extremely creative when unique situations arise and we truly value that.

I'm not prone to hyperbole, so when I say that Chris is hands-down the best realtor we could have asked for, I mean it. We first engaged him on the (very strong) recommendations of several friends and colleagues. Five minutes into our first meeting with him I could tell that he knew his stuff, but more than that, he was sincerely interested in hearing about what we were looking for before trying to impart any knowledge to us. Given that we were first-time home shoppers, we hadn't really set any parameters yet. As such, he recommended we just start looking at whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted, which is a HUGE commitment for a realtor. But he meant it, and for the next several months he made himself available over and over again as we cruised through house after house, narrowing our search parameters, all the while getting the benefit of his extensive knowledge. He pointed out things we never would have thought of, and provided his advice without being overbearing. Once we settled on the house we wanted (a short sale - not an easy process to navigate), he handled the process flawlessly, with zero hiccups. We thought we had found our forever home, but a few years and two kids later, we were on the hunt for a new place to live. Once again, Chris came through big-time. He toured us through neighborhoods, encouraged us to expand our search (i.e. committed himself to even more showings across various cities), and never--not even once--exerted the tiniest pressure on us to make an offer. After nine months(!), we found our new home, and once again, Chris took us through the process (both buying the new home and selling our old one) without any issues whatsoever. I'll be honest, I can be a tough customer. I demand high competence from anyone providing a service, and I ask a lot of questions. Chris answered every question, navigated every phase of the home buying and selling process to perfection, and even now remains available to us for questions regarding contractors, home issues, and the occasional check-in just to see how we're doing. He is, in a word, outstanding. If you're considering buying or selling a home, call him first. You'll be happy you did.

Chris provided excellent service representing me as my agent when I sold my home in Brecksville, OH in the fall/ winter of 2019/2020. He provided realistic expectations and had data and analytics to back up his thoughts. His knowledge of the area and the market is excellent. He held countless open houses and maintained constant communication with me during the whole process. It was a tough time of year to sell a home, but he remained optimistic throughout. When we found a buyer, he represented my interests and never pushed his own agenda. Although Chris and Ziegler Real Estate represented me as a seller, if I were in the market to purchase a home in the area, I would definitely use his services to help me find the right house at the right price.

Chris Olsen of Olsen Ziegler Realty was a pleasure to work with and was highly effective in getting our Hudson house sold in 5 days for 98% of the asking price and in finding us a lake front condo to retire in. He is one of the most responsive people I have ever worked with in any capacity (I don’t think he ever sleeps), is is thorough and detail oriented, and he is very even keeled and nice even is stressful situations. He had strong opinions based on years of experience in the field as well as his analytical background, but he also is a great listener and is never pushy. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone buying or selling a house in Northeast Ohio!

Chris expertly navigated a complicated transaction including three properties. He carefully considered and presented different listing options making it easy for the family to make informed decisions that worked best for us. Chris helped us understand upfront it would take time to sell our unique property - knowing what to expect made it easier to understand and trust the process. Using a drone to highlight the beauty of our land on the internet highlights Chris' experience and thoroughness. This generated invaluable interest and traffic for our property and ultimately helped it sell.

I was faced with the task of selling my mom’s condo and had no idea what to do first. I was referred to Chris by a neighbor who sold her condo through him. From the very beginning, Chris was able to guide me through all the steps to prepare it for listing. I felt confident he did the research to give me what he thought would be a good listing amount. He backed his opinion up with facts and figures that I understood. He was always quick to answer any questions and find resources that I needed. He was instrumental in the negotiation process and I was happy to have a contract within 4 days of listing. He kept me up to date with anything I needed to know or do all the way through to closing. In this day of online real estate transactions, it was good to have someone I completely trusted help me maneuver through this unfamiliar territory and achieve such a great result. I would highly recommend you consider Chris Olsen for your real estate needs.

Chris was great to work with! I would recommend him to anyone. He went above and beyond the call of duty and spent an entire Friday evening helping us remove all the carpet from my parents’ basement to help us get ready for the sale.

We believe that Chris Olson was the main reason that we were able to have success in selling our house. He was a complete professional, paying attention to every detail, responding promptly to every request. He was diligent in holding Open Houses, and when the sale was agreed, he assisted with every step along the way. We can recommend him without hesitation.

Chris Olsen and Olsen Ziegler Realty were simply outstanding as we relocated to Northeastern Ohio from Virginia, and our new century forever-home. From the first day of showings, to a completely successful close, Chris' mastery of the market, sensitivity and true focus on our needs, were top-notch. His responsiveness was brilliant. His mastery of detail and the process overall, time-and-again shown through as we were at once never rushed, but always made efficient use of our time and Chris' extensive resources. Chris in his quiet, kind, and yet always insightful and incisive way both listened with care, followed our dreams, and then guided us through out the process to wonderful end, and beyond! Closing negotiations were both tough and fair, and Chris was our trusted agent throughout. Our 4 years shy of a century home needed some special care - and Chris came through again even after the close with top-drawer contractor recommendations - professionals, like Chris himself, that are a true cut above. Whether it is deep availability and feature data of the homes and the neighborhoods, brilliantly timed crisp yet detailed replies to every text or email, or offers and contracts that put you at the front of the line when it counts, you could simply not be in better, more capable, or more trustworthy hands. Just look at these reviews - a perfect score! And we gladly add ours. Seek Chris out. Your home decision is one of the most important you will make. It was for us. We could not be happier with the process, and the result. Here in wonderful northeastern Ohio, it all opened and closed for us. Make the right call. Call Chris Olsen.

I am happy to recommend Chris Olsen! With his expert guidance, I was able to sell my condo very quickly, for top dollar. Chris has a deep knowledge of the real estate business and he's very much attuned to local market trends. He was always willing to share his knowledge with me. He responded quickly to my questions and offered thoughtful, practical recommendations as I prepared and listed my condo for sale. I trusted his knowledge and expertise, but even more importantly, his honesty and personal integrity. Chris made the daunting challenge of selling my home of 25 years manageable. It was a pleasure working with him.

Chris did a great job helping us to prepare our home for sale. Great marketing and photography helped us to sell our home quickly. He was extremely helpful once the house was listed and we were pleased that we sold our home and closed quickly. Chris is extremely professional and great to work with. Highly recommend.

We have benefited from the expertise of Chris Olsen on many occasions with both buying and selling homes, getting his excellent advice, and having access to his professional contacts. Most recently, he helped us sell our condo, and the process was so smooth that it allowed us to channel our energy into buying a home in another state (wish we could've had Chris on our team for that too!). We have known him for years, and we can say he is also an authentic and kind person- which is something that matters to us. In short, Chris Olsen is extremely knowledgeable, professional, detailed-oriented, savvy, responsive, and an excellent negotiator. For real estate transactions, we will only ever use Chris or someone that he recommends.

Chris is AMAZING to work with! This is the second time that we have worked with Chris in the home buying/selling process. He is very in tune with the market, knows how to move processes along and overall an EXCELLENT agent. We would recommend him to anyone and everyone! To say our recent transactions were not "normal" is an understatement. Chris handled each curve ball that was thrown at us as seamlessly as possible and made the whole process so much easier for us, as well as giving us peace of mind. When we were looking at homes to purchase, he knew what to look for, how to approach subjects and what the best route would be moving forward. We cannot thank Chris enough for all he has done for us in both of our times working with him. We will ALWAYS use him as an agent!

Chris Olsen is the absolute best realtor I could have asked for to help with our first home purchase. From the beginning, I got the sense that Chris was an honest and knowledgeable professional. He is truly a pleasure to work with, has a totally calming effect on the whole process, and in the end helped us seal a wonderful home at a great price. Throughout the whole process he offered valuable insight that can only be gained through a career in real estate. He responded practically 24/7 to any form of communication, and was a strong advocate for us. Even after the purchase was complete, Chris continued to help us find any kind of contractor we needed for our new home. The only other thing I want to say is a big THANK YOU to Chris for all his help!!