Robert is a native New Yorker with over 30 years of broad scope knowledge of the different neighborhoods. Even though he knows all the nuisances and hidden gems associated with each part of town, he is fluent in the Upper East Side, having owned (3) co-ops and being a renter in numerous different luxury doorman buildings. Prior to joining Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties, Robert was associated with Sotheby's International Realty, becoming well versed in completing transactions in a global marketplace.
As a former C-Suite Executive, he oversaw businesses with total revenues exceeding $200 Million, resulting in years of experience in the luxury goods sector of the marketplace. In addition, Robert spent decades traveling internationally for various business opportunities that have afforded him first hand exposure to cultural diversity. These experiences heightened his awareness of people with a broad range of customs and best practices, thus providing him with an invaluable knowledge of a global environment. Armed with an astute appreciation of these differences makes him comfortable and competent engaging with foreign buyers and sellers alike.
Extremely personable and able to interact and engage in meaningful conversations with anyone from a friend to a complete stranger, this type of ability eases the setting and accelerates an established trust from the onset. He has a gifted ability to pay careful attention and remember the smallest details. These characteristics combined with a professionally trained eye and elevated taste level will prove invaluable when assessing the current state and potential of a client's space.
He has "hands on" experience with complete gut renovations as well as an extensive number of contacts in the home fashion vendor community. This proves invaluable when assisting with all interior design suggestions, improvements and the purchase of materials.
Robert enjoys active community memberships including: Congregation Emanu-El of New York, MOMA, The MET, Frick, International Center of Photography Museum and ABT. He is also very active in charitable activities such as Needakidney.org, the American Kidney Fund, Housing Works, New Eyes for the Needy & The Ronald McDonald House.