A Realtor with Compass, Daniel Cozzi leads The Cozzi Group, which he formed with Kate Kelly and Tim Bouaphanh. He also recently added Shar Younan to the group, who is licensed in Illinois and California. “Navigating the complexities of the market and the overall economy alongside our clients is where we thrive,” Cozzi explains. Aside from a brief stint in Washington, D.C., he has lived in and around Chicago his entire life, which provides him with an extra professional advantage.

Before his career in real estate, Cozzi pursued his passion for teaching. With a degree in marketing and advertising, he worked in corporate retail before earning a master’s degree in education. “My experience in education and business development served me well in real estate,” Cozzi shares. “I learned how to quickly connect with clients while effectively communicating the buying and selling process. Ensuring clients’ priorities is key.”

Recognized for their high-level negotiating skills, The Cozzi Group is listed in the top 10% of real estate firms in Chicagoland. In 2020, Chicago’s Top Agent Network named Cozzi among the top 10% of agents in the area. A member of the Chicago Association of Realtors and the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals, he credits his success to his attention to detail, his knowledge of the real estate industry and, most importantly, his deep connections with clients.

“We work 100% on referrals, so the support we receive from family, friends, past clients and the community is what keeps us fighting, learning and thriving in this business,” Cozzi says. “Earning our clients’ trust, referrals and lifelong friendships makes it all worthwhile, and we are truly honored to do what we do on behalf of them.”