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Rudy Cooks

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
5.0 (48 reviews)

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

About
I’m a full-time REALTOR® with more than a decade of experience helping buyers and sellers throughout the Lake Erie region, including Port Clinton, Catawba Island, Oak Harbor, and the Lake Erie Islands. In 2024, I closed approximately $8.5 million in real estate sales.
I grew up in the area and bring extensive local knowledge of waterfront and second-home properties, boating communities, vacation homes, and the unique issues involved in buying and selling property near Lake Erie.
My approach is straightforward, responsive, and low-pressure. I believe clients deserve clear information, honest guidance, and consistent communication so they can make decisions with confidence. Whether someone is relocating, buying a primary residence, searching for a waterfront or vacation property, or preparing to sell, I stay closely involved from the first conversation through closing.
I’m licensed in both Ohio and Florida and have appeared on HGTV’s Island Life. Before real estate, I worked in television journalism, where I earned Associated Press recognition. That background taught me the value of research, communication, and attention to detail — skills I continue to bring to every transaction.
I’m especially experienced with Lake Erie waterfront, island, and second-home properties, but I also work extensively with buyers and sellers throughout Port Clinton and the surrounding Ottawa County mainland.
Highlights *
22
Recent sales
$58K - $775K
Price range
$423K
Median price
13
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
4475 Marin Hbr #H
Port Clinton, OH 43452
8/5/2026 $330,000 Buyer
495 Lake Rd Middle
Bass, OH 43446
2/23/2026 $68,200 Buyer
400 Swartz Ln Middle #101
Bass, OH 43446
11/24/2025 $155,000 Seller
800 Evelyn Rd
Put In Bay, OH 43456
11/17/2025 $540,000 Seller
20 Burgundy Blvd Middle
Bass, OH 43446
9/17/2025 $58,000 Seller

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
19
Total Value
$7,793,000
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Price Range
$58K - $775K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
3
Total Value
$1,015,700
Median Sale Price
$330,000
Price Range
$68K - $618K

Sales Volume Timeline

Rudy Cooks’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q1 ’24 Q1 2024 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2024): $0 Q2 ’24 Q2 2024 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2024): $2.2M Q3 ’24 Q3 2024 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2024): $1.9M Q4 ’24 Q4 2024 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2024): $761K Q1 ’25 Q1 2025 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2025): $139K Q2 ’25 Q2 2025 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2025): $676K Q3 ’25 Q3 2025 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2025): $1.6M Q4 ’25 Q4 2025 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2025): $695K Q1 ’26 Q1 2026 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2026): $68K Q2 ’26 Q2 2026 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2026): $0 Q3 ’26 Q3 2026 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2026): $330K Q1 2024 Total Sales $0 Q2 2024 Total Sales $2.2M Q3 2024 Total Sales $1.9M Q4 2024 Total Sales $761K Q1 2025 Total Sales $139K Q2 2025 Total Sales $676K Q3 2025 Total Sales $1.6M Q4 2025 Total Sales $695K Q1 2026 Total Sales $68K Q2 2026 Total Sales $0 Q3 2026 Total Sales $330K

Sales volume is shown for complete quarters only.

Ratings & Reviews
5.0 (48)

ktmhvac1
Aug 29, 2026

Rudy Cooks knows his market! Started listing the first day we signed contract and was advertised quickly. Hard working knowledgeable Realtor. Under contract in a few days with a great offer. Closed within the month. Rudy made the whole process seamless and enjoyable. Rudy knows the islands!
Thanks Rudy Marina and I are grateful for all your hard work and guidance.

Zillow Verified

ktmhvac1
Bass Island, OH - Aug 29, 2026

Rudy Cooks knows his market! Started listing the first day we signed contract and was advertised quickly. Hard working knowledgeable Realtor. Under contract in a few days with a great offer. Closed within the month. Rudy made the whole process seamless and enjoyable.

Source: Zillow

KC Carr
Put-in-Bay, OH - Jun 3, 2026

My husband and I feel fortunate that Rudy was the agent for the SBI property we stumbled on and decided to buy. I would give him more stars than 5 and recommend him highly if you are ever considering selling or buying. He was consistently scrupulous, responsive, pleasant and helpful throughout. He also is very knowledgeable about SBI.

Source: Realtor.com

Linda Alffrey
Put-in-Bay, OH - Mar 27, 2026

Excellent! Very good experience with Rudy when we purchased the home thru him and when we sold the home thru him.

Source: Realtor.com

Martin Ketchem
Put-in-Bay, OH - Mar 27, 2026

Rudy is a top notch real estate agent! He kept me informed every step of the way and answered all of my concerns even before I could think to ask. He is a true asset to Howard Hanna!

Source: Realtor.com

Professional Info

Brokerage

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
4091 East Harbor Road
Port Clinton, OH 43452

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
OH 2012003193

Awards

  • Champions Club 2025-2026
  • Ohio Sales Club Award 2023

Specialties

  • Age-restricted communities
  • First-time buyers
  • Luxury properties
  • Recreation & Vacation
  • Relocation

Designations

  • Digital Marketing: Social Media
  • RSPS

Hobbies

  • Community Activities
  • Entertaining
  • Family
  • Fitness & Exercise
  • Food & Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Health & Wellness
  • Music
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Reading
  • Shopping
  • Technology
  • Television & Film

Education

University Of Toledo
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism
1989 - 1991

Top Cities *

Middle Bass

  • 11 sales past 3 years
  • 100 days on market
  • $415K median price

Put-in-Bay

  • 10 sales past 3 years
  • 63 days on market
  • $475K median price

Port Clinton

  • 1 sales past 3 years
  • $330K median price

Service Areas (6 cities)

Erie, OH Lakeside, OH Marblehead, OH
Middle Bass, OH
Port Clinton, OH Put-in-Bay, OH

*Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.