Business: Robert Bialkin is a local broker / REALTOR®, and attorney with an office in Downtown Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, and San Francisco. Robert has produced great results for his clients, earning him approximately 100 five-star client reviews online on sites like Google+, Yelp, and Zillow. His business is built on referrals from happy clients. Through their online reviews, clients have suggested Robert is the best person to work with for law, real estate, and business. Robert’s business is relatively virtual, but he will travel for work in person.
Robert strives to always answer calls, texts and client emails promptly and uses technology to keep a competitive edge at the new pace of business. He also understands the importance of a good old-fashioned handshake and delivering on his promises. Robert offers free legal consultations, free real estate listings and comps, and fast, free mortgage pre-approval letters.
Robert is both a REALTOR® and attorney, so he likely has the edge over the competition when presenting his client’s offer to buy a home. In this market, being able to say that Robert is handling the real estate transaction may instill confidence in a seller, thus increasing the chances that your offer will be accepted. Sellers often prefer to work with buyers that are pre-approved by a reputable local agent. Robert also works well with others, so if you prefer to use your current loan or real estate agent he can still get the job done. If you have ever been under-whelmed by the services provided by another agent, please give Robert the opportunity to earn your business.
Robert is both a commercial and residential real estate broker, which means he can also use his experience as an entrepreneur to help you broker the sale or purchase of a business. He has opened and sold his own businesses, so he brings real world experience and sage advice to the process. One of Robert’s passions is marketing and advertising, and it shows in the way he lists business and properties. He doesn’t just sell your property; he actually markets the listing with aggressive online marketing techniques to create high exposure and demand.
History: Born and raised in Northern California, Robert is a local concierge who knows the secret spots. Robert Bialkin’s early education was in the Waldorf community at Summerfield and Willowood (now SunRidge), before eventually attending Analy High in Sebastopol where he was a B student but an A athlete. Robert chose to pass on potential college football scholarships and instead attended SRJC for an associate degree before skipping a bachelor’s degree and testing directly into Empire Law School to earn his Juris-Doctorate. During law school, he worked for the Council on Aging as a paralegal while also opening his first business, Honeymoon Frozen Yogurt in Sebastopol, CA. He then sat for the bar exam only once before becoming an attorney and developing a thriving law practice. Robert later discovered a passion for real estate, so he became a real estate broker / REALTOR® and mortgage loan officer to help clients find their way home. Robert is a fierce negotiator, superb strategist, and loves a great deal.
Personal: To stay sharp Robert prefers watching Shark Tank, brainstorming, and playing Magic the Gathering. Robert is a collector of rare, extraordinary minerals and fruiting plants and trees. He spends much of his time with his family and tending his gardens or orchard. To have fun Robert enjoys fishing or eating delicious/healthy/local foods with friends. Robert believes business and pleasure need not be mutually exclusive. Ergo, he has created a fresh, incubator-like atmosphere within his offices that attracts talented and interesting individuals. Robert aspires to be able to help anyone with anything. To that end, he has assembled a crack team of lawyers, accountants, consultants, developers, designers, artists, and entrepreneurs. Robert is an early adopter of, and a big fan of the Internet. He encourages philanthropy, volunteers when possible, and gives away a lot of free advice.
