Paul Cohen
About Paul Cohen
Paul Cohen is the Managing Director of Transactions at Crexi, with extensive experience in commercial real estate and over $1 billion in transaction valuation.
Current Position at Crexi
Paul Cohen is currently serving as the Managing Director of Transactions at Crexi. He began this role in 2022 and operates from the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area. In his position, Cohen leverages his extensive experience in commercial real estate to assist brokers in closing deals, ensuring smooth transaction processes across various projects.
Professional Experience at Crexi
Before his current role, Paul Cohen held multiple positions at Crexi. From 2020 to 2022, he was the National Director in Miami, Florida. Prior to that, he served as the Regional Director for the East Coast from 2019 to 2020. Earlier, he was a Senior Account Executive from 2016 to 2019. Through these roles, Cohen has developed a deep understanding of the commercial real estate market and established a reputation for his expertise.
Previous Roles in Real Estate
Paul Cohen has a diverse background in real estate, with roles at several notable companies. He was a Principal at CoRE Property Advisors in 2016 and from 2012 to 2015. He also served as Managing Director at Cohen Financial from 2015 to 2016. Before these, he held significant positions like Vice President at Willis (2011-2012) and Senior Vice President at CBRE (2000-2011), where he carved out a niche in the private investment market. His career in real estate began at Easton & Associates, where he worked as an Associate from 1994 to 1999.
Educational Background
Paul Cohen studied at the University of Hertfordshire, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Aerospace. He attended the university from 1988 to 1992. His engineering background adds a unique perspective to his work in real estate, particularly in terms of project development and technical assessments.
Notable Achievements
Throughout his career, Paul Cohen has been recognized as a market expert in commercial real estate by his peers and clients. He has achieved over $1 billion in total transaction valuation. Clients have described him as knowledgeable, honest, and responsive. One of his significant contributions includes forming a partnership in 1995 to convert warehouses into condominiums, resulting in several successful development projects.