Bob Nelson
Bob Nelson
During one of the most challenging real estate markets in many years, I have been able to build a thriving business when others were struggling to earn just a basic living. My approach has always been centered on a client first philosophy, treating my clients as more than just ‘transactions’. Prior to my real estate career, I spent 26 years with the foreign service, working around the world. Living in 17 different homes (four states and four foreign countries) during my 39 year marriage, I have become a TRUE relocation specialist. What better way to appreciate the importance of helping a family move into a new area and settle in quickly! I particularly enjoy working with clients who are coming from outside the region to live and work in the Washington, D.C. area. One former client was the local Fox morning news anchor. I found he and his family a beautiful home in a lovely neighborhood. I am proud to say that during an on-air interview in which the real estate industry was being attacked, he commented that his realtor worked extremely hard and deserved what he earned.
Since switching the Bob Nelson Team to Keller Williams Realty, we have grown to now include four full time realtors, with back-up support from three loan officers, a solid home inspection group, two real estate settlement companies, a real estate attorney and numerous other ancillary support professionals.
My previous work experiences have included not only the U.S. Foreign Service, but several years spent teaching and also working in the construction field. I’ve built four homes, and done extensive renovations to each of my own homes. These experiences have certainly been an asset as I help my clients evaluate the quality of the homes they are considering buying and the neighborhoods in which they plan to live.
As an active member of the Great Falls Community for over 25 years:
I have coached every sport from T-ball to high school wrestling as my two sons grew up here in Great Falls.
I have been a proud sponsor of the Great Falls Summer Concert on the Green Series.
I initiated a Great Falls based Business to Business Networking Group which has been grow to about 20 members in a variety of fields.
I am most proud of my “MILITARY APPRECIATION MONDAY” fundraising efforts on behalf of our servicemen and women. Begun almost four years ago, these events have grown from 8 attendees to over 140 attendees. While we raised only $50 at the first event, we have have exceed $10,000 on two occasions with a high of $12,500 being donated to the group "Stop Soldier Suicide". Some of the groups we have helped include "Lift Me Up", "Our Military Kids", the Navy SEAL Foundation, CIA Officers Memorial Fund, et. al. I also put together a Christmas Gift Wish List for the children of our injured and fallen servicemembers.
Professional Credentials and Associations
Keller Williams Mega Agent Top Producer
Weichert Realtors, Chairmans Club
Member, NAR (National Association of Realtors)
Member, VAR (Virginia Association of Realtors)
Member, NVAR (Northern Virginia Association of Realtors)
Member, MRIS
Spanish Language Fluency
Business Philosophy
Maintain the highest professional and ethical standards in all facets of the real estate business. Provide buyers and sellers an unparalleled level of service.
