
Get to know Chris Olsen
Broker, Owner, REALTOR
I spent four years in the U.S. Navy and then earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from George Mason University. Over the next 15 years, I was a software developer, software architect, and project manager for Fortune 10, Internet and telecom startups, including one who made “IPO of the Year.” After our second child was born, we moved from the Washington, DC ...
Chris Olsen's listings & sales (558)
For Sale (2)
Address | Bed/Bath | Listing price |
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![]() 7214 Hawthorn Trce Independence, OH 44131
| 4 Bed, 5 Bath | $864,900 |
![]() 10585 Whitewood Rd Brecksville, OH 44141
| $79,990 |
Sold (556)
Address | Sold date | Closing price | Represented | Flag Sale |
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4/16/2025 | $385,000 | Seller | ||
4/11/2025 | $450,000 | Seller | ||
4/8/2025 | $275,000 | Buyer | ||
4/1/2025 | $160,000 | Seller | ||
3/28/2025 | $325,000 | Seller |
Chris Olsen's reviews (143)
Write a review- Highly likely to recommend||5.05.0
4/22/2025 - Michael Bertolone
Sold a Single Family home in 2025 in Brecksville, OH.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skills5 Stars – Highly Recommend- Home Run Once Again I’ve now worked with Chris Olsen from Olsen Ziegler Realty on two property sales, and once again, he delivered outstanding results. This most recent experience involved selling a probate property from...Response from Chris Olsen on 4/22/2025
Hi Michael – Thank you so much for your kind words and allowing me to help during one of life’s more trying moments. I am grateful for your trust and I am happy everything turned out so well.
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3/28/2025 - LukeKruse
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Chagrin falls, OH.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsWe had the pleasure of working with Chris Olsen of Olsen-Ziegler Realty for both selling our previous home and purchasing our new one. From start to finish, Chris’s helpfulness, communication, and experience were unsurpassed—he truly exceeded all our...Response from Chris Olsen on 4/22/2025
Hi Luke - I am grateful to Victoria and you for allowing me to help you through your home buying and selling journey - no easy feat in today's crazy real estate market. I wish you many happy years in your new home and the absolute best! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything, I'm always happy to help post-sale as well.
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2/15/2025 - sebastien champoux1998
Bought a Multiple Occupancy home in 2024 in Lakewood, OH.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsChris helped me buy my first home in Lakewooh, OH. He's very knowledgeable on the housing markets in and around Cleveland. He's been a realtor longer than I've been alive and it shows - there's not a question that he can't answer! Chris charges a lo...Response from Chris Olsen on 4/22/2025
Hi Sebastien - Thank you so much for your kind words and allowing me to help you through the process. I am glad you were able to purchase a home in a fabulous location with good terms in a very hot market - no easy feat! Cheers!
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8/6/2024 - Aaron Boehlefeld
Bought a home in 2024.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsI was working with Chris for over 2 years, while I chose a very difficult time to buy. This was my first purchase and throughout the entire process, I never felt pressured to purchase. He was very receptive to my thoughts and decisions, which was ver...Response from Chris Olsen on 4/22/2025
Hi Aaron - I am thrilled you were able buy in this incredibly challenging real estate market, no easy feat, so kudos to you for hanging in there, your persistence and flexibility, I know it wasn't easy. Thank you so much your thoughts and review, I appreciate you. Always feel free to reach out if you ever have a real estate question, I am always happy to help.
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8/4/2024 - mvfxn7kjxw
Bought a Townhouse home in 2024 in Tremont, Cleveland, OH.Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsChris is the best. As a first time buyer, navigating this process can be daunting and stressful. Chris made it easy for me. You can tell he put my interest before his own which is reassuring in big money situations. He is a top notch professional and...Response from Chris Olsen on 4/22/2025
Hi Marissa -- I am thrilled everything turned out so well for you and I am grateful for you allowing me to help you through the process. What an amazing property you purchased and I wish you many happy years and new memories in your new home. Thank you for your kind and generous words - truly. Cheers!
Service areas (20)
- Macedonia, OH
- Twinsburg, OH
- Fairview Park, OH
- Northfield, OH
- Richfield, OH
- Seven Hills, OH
- Solon, OH
- Parma Heights, OH
- Lakewood, OH
- Cleveland Heights, OH
- University Heights, OH
- Independence, OH
- Brecksville, OH
- Broadview Heights, OH
- North Royalton, OH
- Sagamore Hills, Northfield, OH
- Hudson, OH
- Parma, OH
- Shaker Heights, OH
- Westlake, OH