Ralph Roberts - Realtor, Author, Professional Speaker
For more than a quarter of a century, I have helped countless families
from all walks of life realize the dream of home ownership. I am a
recognized authority on the real estate business, and have taught
hundreds of first-time buyers, renters, investors and entrepreneurs how
to purchase homes with little or no money down and sell them for a
profit through my four books, numerous public appearances, speeches and
national media coverage.
Considered the best-selling Realtor in America by TIME Magazine and the
number one residential real estate agent in North America, I have sold
50 times more homes than the average, or more than two homes per
weekday. My success isnt due to any strategy or program, but to plain,
old fashioned hard work. Considered a human dynamo, I regularly puts in
10-to 12-hour workdays six days a week, and have an uncanny ability to
grasp the needs and wants of home buyers in the affordable range of the
market. Other real estate agents often turn away buyers struggling to
save for a home or who have credit problems, while I will find ways to
help them become homeowners. Whether its 10,000 or one million dollars,
i give the same great service. Just ask anyone who has been on board
one of the Ralph Roberts Reality L.L.C. vans who enjoyed the
convenience of a chauffeured, weekend tour of area homes for sale.
The son of a carpenter, I grew up watching my father transform once
vacant lots into bustling neighborhoods. Having witnessed the entire
process from the laying of the first foundation stone to the signing of
the closing contract, I understood early on all that underlies the
fresh ink of that signature the hopes and dreams of a family
setting down roots for generations to come. In my home state of
Michigan, i have offered innovative financing options and free services
to struggling auto industry workers to protect the local economy in the
hope of sparking a chain reaction across the country.
What began as an effort to help families buy homes regardless of price
range has blossomed, as I am continually called on by community
leaders, politicians and heads of non-profits, whom I also serves with
the same energy, determination and verve that I bring to my real estate
business. I support several Southeastern Michigan charitable
organizations, who have watched their operating budgets surge as a
result of my fund raising abilities, strong community ties and
reputation.
In addition to regular volunteer work and donations to a number of
charities, I saved a piece of Detroit history. In 2003, I purchased the
Big Nail, a 12-foot, 500 pound nail formerly stuck in the giant
Uniroyal tire on Route I-94, for $3000 on eBay. The giant tire was
originally built for the 1964 Worlds Fair as a ferris wheel, and was
later moved to Allen Park, Michigan. But when I learned of the auction
to benefit the local historical society, I wanted to keep the cultural
icon in my home state. The Big Nail now enjoys notoriety at sporting
and charity events and boasts its own email address and social
calendar. I also established two awards, given annually to recognize
individual acts of selflessness and courage. The first, the Tough as
Nails Award, is presented to individuals demonstrating perseverance in
the face of obstacles. To honor his heroic battle with cancer, I
presented the first award to my father. The Nailed It Award recognizes
those who follow their dreams, reach the stars and go above and beyond.
The first recipient was a fourth-grader who organized his own holiday
fundraiser to benefit low income families at Christmas. Recently, I
celebrated the heroic actions of a Washington teen who reported
alarming messages posted on a school chat room, averting a possible
Columbine-style tragedy. I hosted the teen and her father during an
interview with NBCs Today show at my office in Warren, Michigan, and
made them guests-of-honor at the one-year anniversary party of the Big
Nail.
Author, Teacher, Lecturer and Motivator A nationally recognized real
estate, mortgage fraud and sales expert, I have appeared on CNBC and
hundreds of radio and television stations nationwide, and in such
newspapers as the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, the Detroit Free Press
and Realty Times. Called the Doctor of Motivation by Realtor Magazine,
hundreds of sales professionals have learned the art of networking and
promotion in 999 Bad Ideas and One Nail, gained greater enthusiasm and
improved sales techniques in Rev Up With Ralph and how to list to the
close in Walk Like a Giant, Sell Like a Madman. A Day in the Life of
Ralph puts sales professionals right into the action as they spend the
day shadowing me to learn my secrets and, as in the case of an agent
from Mt. Vernon, Ohio, triple their current sales. I also teach rookies
to veterans how to build wealth by investing in single-family real
estate for the long and short term in Real Wealth Through Real Estate,
and teach buyers, sellers, investors, government agencies and
corporations how to spot and expose real estate fraud. I'm also
regularly invited to speak to international audiences, including the
World Masters of Business conference where co-panelists included
General Norman Schwarzkopf, Robert Kiyosaki and Denis Waitley. But for
those who havent experienced my energy and expertise first-hand, i have
reached millions through my books 52 Weeks to Sales Success (Harper),
Real Wealth by Investing in Real Estate (Prentice Hall), Sell It
Yourself (Adams Media Corp.) and Walk Like a Giant, Sell Like a
Madman(Harper). I have also written a regular column for REALTOR
Magazine.
I have been happily married to my wife Kathleen since 1985 and has
three children. I have many outside interests, but I particularly enjoy
boating, seadooing, snowmobiling, hiking and herb gardening. I also
take great pride in my backyard gold fishpond and love playing
Monopoly, although I have considerable difficulty finding opponents.
For further information about my real estate business, The Big Nail or
to book me for a speaking engagement,
Feel free to contact: Ralph Roberts
Real Estate Expert
30521 Schoenherr
Warren, MI 48088
Ph: (586) 751-0000, ext. 363
Fax: (586) 573-9845
[email protected]
www.RalphRoberts.com
www.Americans4Katrina.com
www.BigNail.com
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