Real estate is in Robby Roberts’ DNA. Back in his early 20s, Robby learned the real estate business from his father, a retired Navy fighter pilot who chose real estate as a second career. Now, more than three decades later, Robby combines his real estate knowledge with the wisdom and expertise honed in a career as a CPA in public accounting and commercial banking, to consistently deliver maximum value to his clients.
A family man who has enjoyed living in Steiner Ranch for close to a decade, Robby has witnessed the growth of the community. Proud parent of three adult children, he’s an enthusiast for all that Steiner Ranch has to offer and is passionate about helping his neighbors make smart choices and avoiding costly mistakes in their real estate transactions.
“It’s very exciting to provide my clients with an advantage that translates into more dollars in their pockets,” Roberts says. “Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed many ups and downs in the market, but ‘the market’ does not dictate a home’s selling price. There’s always a high and low price range for any home. The Maximum Value Home Selling System® gives me the tools to exploit that price elasticity for my sellers by proactively managing all the variables that impact the final sale price.”
“There’s a lot more than staging, curb appeal and the number of bedrooms that factors into a successful real estate transaction,” explains Roberts. “Buying and selling a home is a complex financial undertaking. More often than not, it’s the biggest financial decision of our lives. So when selecting a real estate agent to guide you through the process, doesn’t it make sense to work with a skilled and devoted advocate – someone who can analyze, negotiate, problem solve and crunch the numbers with the best of them?”
With extensive experience including both public accounting and commercial banking, it should come as no surprise that Roberts’ choice to join forces with Maxavenue, was the result of thorough due diligence. “As a former commercial banker, I am adept at evaluating companies and business models and Maxavenue emerged as the best in Austin. Not only does Maxavenue have excellent training and the industry’s most consumer-centric value propositions, its marketing programs and business team support provide me with state-of-the-art resources so I can ensure an unsurpassed level of service to my clients.”
“I’ve been passionate about real estate throughout my entire career,” Roberts continues. “The home, of course, is not just a place of comfort, security and the gathering of family and friends. It’s a critically important investment and a vehicle for building wealth while ensuring stable communities. As a real estate agent, it’s a privilege to be in a position to help clients with the full spectrum of possibilities associated with home ownership.”
For home buyers, Robby uses the Maximum Value Home Buying System® to help his clients prioritize the four home buying fundamentals that factor into an intelligent home-purchase decision: lifestyle, financing, investment analysis, and future home ownership costs. As a result, his clients negotiate from strength and avoid costly mistakes.
“I’m happy to help my clients throughout all areas of Austin. For me, the Steiner Ranch lifestyle, amenities and superior schools have been a great fit for my family,” Roberts says. “The importance of the right home, in the right community at the right price, cannot be underestimated, and at this point in my career, nothing is more satisfying than helping families to find just that.”
Broker:
A Broker has completed a state-defined education that includes 900 classroom hours, way beyond the 210 hours required for agents. Additionally, Brokers must pass a more comprehensive broker's license exam. Brokers may work alone or they may hire agents to work for them.
Realtor:
A Realtor¨ is a licensed real estate salesperson who belongs to the National Association of Realtors¨, the largest trade group in the country. Not all agents are Realtors¨ - but choosing a designated Realtor¨ means you've selected an agent that must adhere to the National Association of Realtors¨ stringent code of ethics.
Accredited Buyers Representative:
Real estate agents who have earned the Accredited Buyer's Representative designation have been trained to deliver enhanced customer service, extensive due diligence and expert negotiation skills. Agents without this designation may not have the training or experience required to provide top-quality real estate buyer representation.
Certified Negotiation Expert:
Agents who have earned the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation are trained in a wide spectrum of negotiating strategies and techniques, along with tools to expertly negotiate from a position of strength. While all real estate agents have some experience in negotiations, working with a CNE designated agent gives buyers and sellers a strategic advantage in the negotiating process.
Graduate REALTOR, Institute:
Agents who earn the GRI designation have received advanced training in emerging technology, laws, and procedures as well as the increasingly complex real estate market itself. All agents work to provide a smooth home buying and selling experience, but GRI designated agents have taken the extra step to become a consummate professional and expert in their local market.
Seniors Real Estate Specialist:
Agents who have earned the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation have been trained to expertly guide and implement effective strategies for mature clients when making important decisions about selling, buying, relocating, or refinancing residential or investment properties.
Internet Marketing Certified:
e-PRO curriculum ensures your real estate agent has attained mastery of the latest social media technologies, such as Facebook and Twitter, and can create a compelling online presence vital to helping sellers reaching today's hyper-connected consumers. With the rapidly evolving world of Internet and social media technologies, it pays to have an expert on your team.
Certified Residential Specialist:
Agents who have earned the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation have been trained to understand the complexities of the housing market, how to best position their client’s interests, and how to effectively community with all parties to a transaction. In short, the CRS designation means your agent has more advanced, specialized training in all aspects of the residential market than agents who haven't earned this designation.
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist:
Agents who have earned the designation of Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) are elite professionals with the knowledge, experience and skills required to expertly represent buyers and sellers in the Luxury Home market. In addition, a CLHMS designated agent is a local market leader with documented performance in the top 10% of their markets.
Short Sales and Forclosure Certified:<
Counselor of Real Estate:
Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager:
Seller Representative Specialist:
Agents who have earned the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation have demonstrated elevated professional standards, enhanced individual performance, and the ability to recognize emerging market trends and professional practices to real estate professionals. All of this specialized knowledge gives an SRS designated agent the tools to make the home selling experience as smooth as possible.
Green Real Estate Marketing Specialist:
Agents who hold the NAR Green designation have been trained to understand and expertly serve consumers seeking green “eco-friendly” homes. NAR Green agents not only receive education about the quickly developing green technologies and practices, but engage in ongoing specialized training to stay abreast of green real estate issues and trends.
Bachelor of Business Administration:
Master Certified Negotiation Expert:
Agents who earn the Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE) designation have mastered a wide spectrum of negotiation skills - including all the CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert) qualifications, plus email negotiations, advanced negotiation techniques for both buying and selling, as well as mastering negotiating techniques among different generations and cultures. An agent with these extra, in-depth skills give their clients a significant advantage in negotiating from strength.
Certified Senior Housing Specialist:
Certified Senior Housing Professionals (CSHPs) offer specialized service specifically focused on the needs and special circumstances of senior buyers and sellers. Having completed extensive coursework and the in-depth training, CSHPs have the specialized knowledge to help seniors achieve their goals. As such, they are more equipped than general real estate agents to serve as the Consumer Champion throughout the entire consultative process of a late-in-life move.
Residential Construction Certified:
Agents who have earned the Residential Construction Certified (RCC) designation have been trained to gain a deep understanding of residential construction materials and methods. With comprehensive construction knowledge, RCC designated agents deliver superior consumer value when representing their clients to appraisers, inspectors, lenders, designers, engineers, and construction professionals.
Certified New Home Specialist:
Agents who have earned the Certified New Home Specialist (CNHS) designation are trained professionals and experts in the details of buying a newly constructed home. From negotiating favorable contract terms to expert due diligence during the construction process, a CNHS designated agent has extensive knowledge and experience as a buyer’s agent and the unique factors involved in working with builders and developers.
ECO-Broker:
ECO-Broker is the premier green designation program for real estate professionals. Certified ECO-Brokers serve residential and commercial property owners, sellers and investors. ECO-Brokers build communities, and champion eco-friendly alternatives with an unparalleled level of care, commitment, and follow-up.
Broker Associate:
A broker whose license is held by another broker. An associate broker qualifies to be a real estate broker but still works for and is supervised by another broker. Associate brokers are sometimes called broker-associates, broker-salespersons or affiliate brokers.