Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce the addition of Realtor® Caroline Colnon to their best-in-class team of real estate professionals in Charleston. Colnon, a prominent commercial real estate broker from Chicago, brings her extensive experience and eye for excellence to Charleston’s booming residential market.

With an impressive career in Chicago’s commercial real estate sector, Caroline Colnon has made a name for herself as a leading broker in the industry, renowned for her work with some of the world’s top owners and institutional clients. Her impressive portfolio includes the redevelopment, marketing, and leasing of iconic office buildings such as Willis Tower, Aon Center, and Prudential Plaza, contributing to over 4.6 million square feet of leased space in one of the nation’s largest real estate markets.
Caroline’s chosen career path follows in her family’s rich history in the field. She is a fifth-generation broker, following a family legacy that began with her great-great-great grandfather, William Lydon, founder of Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, LLC, who shaped Chicago’s landscape in dredging the Chicago River. Her grandfather, John Edward Colnon, and father, John Aaron Colnon, were both influential figures in Chicago’s real estate investment and development; their portfolios included asset management of historic landmarked buildings downtown, as well as development of awarded office campuses, convention centers and hotels in Chicago’s East West Corridor.
Following the pandemic and the softening of the commercial real estate market, Caroline saw an opportunity to move outside of Chicago, where she spent her entire childhood and young professional life. Charleston fit the bill in satisfying her curiosity of living in a metropolitan city on the East Coast, with a warmer climate. Leaving her longstanding roots and success in Chicago, she’s on a new path leveraging her skillsets to meet the growing demand for luxury residential broker representation in one of the nation’s most popular and fastest-growing cities, Charleston, South Carolina.
In an era where remote work and lifestyle changes are prompting many to seek new horizons, this female power broker’s move to Charleston marks a bold and strategic transition. Embracing the vibrant and growing residential real estate market in Charleston, Colnon is set to leverage her commercial real estate acumen to provide a fresh, sophisticated approach to luxury residential brokerage based on sound investment advice and excellence in representation.

“I’ve completely fallen in love with Charleston. The city’s charm, historic architecture and warm climate and vastly growing restaurant and retail scene all make Charleston one of the most sought-after destinations in the country, with nearly 1,000 new residents flocking here each month,” Caroline noted. “I’m excited to bring my level of professionalism and fast paced work ethic from Chicago to help clients find their dream homes in this beautiful city, whether in search of a primary residence, vacation home, or investment property. Moving here is turning out to be the best decision I ever made.”
Joining Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty, with offices in Charleston, Bluffton, Beaufort, Hilton Head, and Savannah, Colnon is now part of a globally recognized luxury real estate brand known for its exceptional service and prestigious listings. As she embarks on this new chapter, Caroline aims to be the go-to agent for those relocating to Charleston from around the globe, offering an investment insider’s perspective on the best properties and local amenities the city has to offer. With her alluring Instagram account, @luxurylivingbycaroline, Colnon’s followers will have the benefit of viewing Charleston’s premier homes from near and afar. Her creative insight and real-time market knowledge will work to seamlessly match clients with their dream homes.
“We are delighted to welcome Caroline Colnon to our team,” said Daniel Ravenel, President of Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty. “Her impressive history in Chicago stands out, and differentiates her from the typical residential broker. Caroline’s ability to advocate for her clients and execute flawless representation make her a perfect fit for our team.”
Learn more about Realtor® Caroline Colnon on her agent page.