Charles Chan

Charles Chan is a licensed architect in California and a LEED* AP professional. He has over 10 years of architectural experience in San Francisco. He has designed condos, commercial projects, and custom homes as well as working with the city to get them built. Charles can leverage his vast architectural experience into real estate sales.

As an architect, his client’s interests are always his first priority. Understanding the client’s desires and needs is the driving force behind his design concept. He is very good at negotiation from past experiences with the planning / building departments and special interest neighborhood groups. His strong coordination skills with consultants and contractors have allowed him to complete every project successfully. Over time, he has developed a long lasting relationship with building officials in the Bay Area.

Personally, Charles is very patient and sensible to fully understand his client’s needs. His high level of management, coordination, and problem solving skills will facilitate real estate transactions smoothly.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Charles came to America in 1990 and settled in San Francisco with his mother and two younger sisters. He studied architecture at the College of San Mateo, Virginia Technical University extension in Washington DC, and he earned his Bachelor of Science degree of Architecture at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo in 2001. He continued his architectural study at the Beaux Art School in Fontainebleau, France.

In 2009, Charles completed his most important project which is the design and renovation of his mother’s home in San Francisco. He is very grateful that his mother raised the entire family by herself and brought them to this great and lovely city to pursue the American dream.

Charles is fluent in Cantonese as well as reading and writing Chinese. His interests include free-hand drawing, painting, art, swimming, hiking, and biking.

Some of Charles current and past projects include: a 45,000sq.ft. 27 unit condo / mixed-use project in the SOMA district, a 50,000sq.ft. 21 unit condo / mixed-use project in Cow Hollow, a 15,000sq.ft. 6 unit condo/ mixed-use project in Outer Sunset, a 17,000sq.ft. 6 unit condo / mixed-use project in Noe Valley, and new homes in Diamond Heights and Golden Gate Heights.

*Leadership of Energy and Environmental Design

RECENT SOLD LISTINGS

LOCATION	TYPE	BEDS	BATH	SQ.FT.	STATUS
1 Hawthorne St. 17C San Francisco, CA 94105	CONDO / TIC / LOFT	2	2	1,260 SQ.FT.	SOLD	4/26/2012
112 Saturn St San Francisco, CA 94114	RESIDENTIAL	4	3	1,900 SQ.FT.	SOLD (Buyer Rep.)	3/23/2012
288 3rd St. 202 Oakland, CA 94607	CONDO / TIC / LOFT	2	2	1,337 SQ.FT.	SOLD	11/30/2011