President and Designated Managing Broker, Conversion Specialists, Inc.

With over 52 years of dedicated real estate experience in the Chicagoland area, George Carlson is a trusted authority in residential properties sales and investments, property management and leasing.  As the President and Designated Managing Broker of Conversion Specialists, Inc. (CSI, Inc.), George currently sells houses and condos, leases residential properties, and oversees the CSI managed properties for 90 individual investors, maximizing returns through seasoned market insights and hands-on management.

Beyond property sales, leasing and management, George is a recognized pioneer in performing condominium conversions—a specialized niche he has mastered since 1992.  His deep industry knowledge culminated in the publication of the definitive CSI Condominium Conversion Handbook. In the past 6 years he has also been involved in condominium de-conversions. Whether you are looking to protect your investment, scale your portfolio, or navigate complex real estate conversions, George brings an unmatched half-century of hyper-local expertise to your side.