Bob Ravasio's exceptional skills and dedicated team of professionals creates unrivaled client service for Marin County home sellers, buyers, and investors.
One of Marin's most trusted agents. Bob's long-time success as a top producer for Coldwell Banker Northern California is rooted in his honest, down-to-earth approach, extensive knowledge of houses, strong negotiating skills, and outstanding marketing talent.
He has over 20 years' experience in advertising; developing marketing strategy for international clients such as Levi's, Coors, and Kraft General Foods; as well as tenure running his own successful San Francisco advertising agency. Matched only by his hands-on experience with home building. Including the design, approval process, construction, and remodeling.
Known for his excellent team of reliable and reasonably priced contractors who help sellers prepare homes for sale. He has an excellent long-time transaction coordinator, relies on some of the best stagers and photographers in the business, and is also supported in marketing and staging by his wife, Pat.
For sellers, Bob's successful long-time career in corporate advertising lifts his marketing skills to new levels. For buyers, his partnership in the construction of several spec homes gives him extensive knowledge for investigating prospective properties.
As a trusted leader in his community of Corte Madera, he serves on the Town Council and holds various leadership roles throughout the community. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA. Bob has lived in Marin County for 27 years, where he and his wife raised their three daughters. He has served on the Corte Madera Town Council for nine years; has been Mayor; and, is currently the Town's representative for the school districts, disaster preparedness, and bike and pedestrian infrastructure. In addition, he serves as President of the Corte Madera Community Foundation and Co-Chairman of The Coalition Connection, a non-profit aimed at reducing incidence of substance abuse among youth in the Twin Cities and Ross Valley.
More than anything, Bob is known for his integrity, professionalism and calm demeanor. He is the agent other agents trust.
01 Sep 2023
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31 Jul 2023
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01 Jul 2023
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01 Jun 2023
There’s an old adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Federal Reserve began its series of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes last year, a new mantra has emerged: mortgage rates, mortgage...
01 May 2023
It’s not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for...
31 Mar 2023
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28 Feb 2023
When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But...
31 Jan 2023
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01 Jan 2023
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump...
30 Nov 2022
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