Craig Ackerman

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Real Estate Broker at Ackerman Realty Group

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Craig Ackerman is the Founder and a Realtor® at Ackerman Realty Group with nearly 20 years of experience, specializing in transforming luxury and trust properties to achieve record sale prices. He holds an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and is a published author on real estate.

Prior to his real estate career, Craig gained significant international experience as a Regional Manager in Asia for Milliken & Company. Based in Singapore and then Shanghai, he established sales teams and distributor networks across nine Asian markets, developing commercial and hospitality segments from the ground up.

Unique fact: Craig authored a book titled "Downsizing with Dignity" to guide clients through selling their long-held homes.

Personality Overview

Consummate Professional

Output-Driven

Long-Term Thinker

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Property Transformation
Focuses on strategic, cosmetic resurfacing to broaden a property’s appeal and deliver the highest possible selling price for his clients in the Bay Area.
Luxury Home Marketing
Holds a certification from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, specializing in preparing and strategically selling high-value properties.
Senior Real Estate
Authored a book on "Downsizing with Dignity, " indicating deep expertise in helping seniors navigate the complexities of selling their long-held family homes.

Media Appearances

The Book Only Craig Ackerman Could Write. Featured in Ackerman Realty Group Blog

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Work History

7-2025
Real Estate Broker at Ackerman Realty Group
6-2021 - 8-2025
Founder at Ackerman Realty Group
2-2002 - 6-2021
Real Estate Broker, Author - Sales prep and strategy for maximum profitability at Ackerman Realty Group
6-1998 - 2-2001
President, Sales Leadership at Ackerman Business Partners
5-1986 - 5-1998
Regional Manager, Asia at Milliken & Company

Education

1987 - 1994
MBA from Rochester Institute of Technology
1982 - 1986
BSBA from Delaware State University

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Insights For Selling To Craig

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Craig is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Craig

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Craig move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Craig take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Craig

Personality Compatibility


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