Real estate is the lifeblood of Robert’s family. With a father, sister, partner and cousins rooted in real estate careers including residential home sales, property management, and commercial appraisal and development, Robert grew up taking long family drives to view properties throughout Chicago, and participating in vibrant dinner conversations that inevitably turned to Chicago real estate (and still do). With this upbringing, Robert developed an instinctive knowledge about the local market from a young age.
For the past 30 years, Robert has operated a successful real estate business – most recently with Keller Williams in South Florida and @properties in Chicago.
Robert has earned a reputation as a social media leader in real estate. In its July 2009 issue, Illinois Realtor Magazine profiled Robert’s strategy of using social media tools to better communicate with clients. Using numerous web sites and blogs dedicated to real estate, Fort Lauderdale, and South Florida, such as www.sunshineguru.com, www.robertdarrow.com and www.southfloridahomepro.net, Robert has established a pervasive Internet presence that not only reflects his dedication to Chicago real estate, but also provides clients with valuable tips, tricks and insights along the way.
Robert is a member of The Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors, where he currently sits on the Grievance and Professional Standards Committees. Robert is a longtime supporter of the Howard Brown Health Center, the Human Rights Campaign and the NGLTF, and most recently rode the SMART Ride from Miami to Key West that raised $1-million to support local HIV & AIDS related charities. Robert attended the University of Iowa.
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"Bob was truly a pleasure to work with. We didn't have good luck with our previous realtor and with this being our first home we were buying we were skeptical to say the least. Right away he started sending us listings and setting up appointments to go see places. He explained everything in great detail to us which was appreciated since we had no experience before buying a house. I knew I could text or call him at any time and he would get back to me. It felt like working with a friend. He now has customers for life whether it be us again or any references we can throw his way for years to come."
-Derek Davis, Client
"Robert did an excellent job listing and selling my condo. He was efficient, friendly, and professional at all times. This is one of the few times that I have sold a property that there were no surprises. Robert kept me updated every step of the way. His years of experience payed off for me and I would highly recommend him again and again. I feel he gave excellent advice and I feel we received top dollar for the property. I plan on using him again in the future."
-Joe Magdic, Client
"There have been many people who have listed and sold properties within my own home base- the 100 unit Wellington Park town home complex- but its Bob that is regarded as Mayor! I have known him for years and have always been impressed with his judgment and knowledge of the residential real estate market. Plus, he’s also one of the nicest people you could work with. In a competitive industry, and in challenging times, Bob is the type of professional anyone would be happy to have on their team. "
-William Kruzel, Client
"This was one of the best real estate experiences I've ever had. Bob did a fantastic job of advising us in all areas - staging, pricing, working with a difficult seller, etc. I would highly recommend him and plan on using his expertise in any future real estate transactions."
-Janice Flom, Client
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Real estate is the lifeblood of Robert’s family. With a father, sister, partner and cousins rooted in real estate careers including residential home sales, property management, and commercial appraisal and development, Robert grew up taking long family drives to view properties throughout Chicago, and participating in vibrant dinner conversations that inevitably turned to Chicago real estate (and still do.)
For nearly 30 years, Robert has operated a successful real estate business – most recently with Keller Williams Realty Professionals in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and @properties in Chicago. In recent years, he has been designated by The Chicago Association of REALTORS as a top-selling agent, with a volume of sales placing him within the top five percent of sales agents in Chicago.
Robert is a member of Greater Fort Lauderdale Association of REALTORS, where he currently sits on the Professional Standards Committee. Robert attended the University of Iowa.
Each year in November, Robert rides from Miami to Key West with The SMART Ride raising money for local Florida agencies which benefit local HIV and AIDS care, housing, and advocacy. Proud parent of two pit-mix pups. After 32 years of domestic bliss, Robert married his partner, Steve, in Key West last November during The SMART Ride.
