Bob Pistilli became active in the real estate business in 1970, when he undertook his first “rehab” project. Since then he has developed several classic and beautiful properties in the near-west and near-north sides of Chicago, and was associated with New West Associates and with Baird and Warner before opening his own brokerage. The name CARANA PROPERTIES has special meaning to Bob: The word “CARANA” was created by bringing together both first names of his daughters Carla and Ana. And in a very real sense this is symbolic of the way Bob conducts his business and treats his clients and associates. Taking pride in both his family at home and in the family of people associated and doing business with Carana Properties. Having earned a Masters of Science degree from Lewis University, Bob has also derived a unique and complete knowledge of the City of Chicago from his twenty-six years as a former member of the Chicago Police Department, first as a police officer and then as a detective and sergeant. Bob knows the city and its real estate trends exceptionally well. Whether a client wishes to sell or to buy, he is a pro who can perform. Carana Properties is a small business who can offer a client outstanding personal service. He knows how the large companies do business, and realizes that service, experience, reliability and trust are the keystones to success. Bob understanding how the latest technologies impact the business of real estate, and this is of great service in helping his clients achieve their real estate goals.
