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.
31 Oct 2022
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market...
30 Sep 2022
Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging...
31 Aug 2022
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are...
01 Aug 2022
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to...
30 Jun 2022
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to...
01 Jun 2022
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19%...
01 May 2022
Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of...
01 Apr 2022
We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting...
01 Mar 2022
The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars,...
01 Feb 2022
There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the...