About Robert Kelly
My Client-First Philosophy
There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work.
That said, in my experience as a real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.
This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients.
So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in or around the Jackson area, please contact me.
My Resume
I am a lifetime resident of Jackson County. I graduated Michigan Center High School, where I received the largest scholarship given at that time for achievement in the arts. After High School I attended CCS, Center for Creative Studies-College of Art and Design.
I worked (starved) in the art & design industry for over ten years, specializing in computer graphics, advertising and marketing, holding titles such as manager of marketing and senior art director, winning numerous awards in local and national design competitions.
I have been a Realtor® since 1998. I spent my first two years with Edward Surovell Realtors. The next 4 years were with Coldwell Banker, Archway. While at Coldwell Banker, I earned my designation as a Certified New Homes Specialist, I was also awarded membership to the Diamond Society for production, as well as an award for the most listings taken all year. I have also won several Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollars Awards from the Jackson Area Association of Realtors. I am currently member of the Jackson Area Association of Realtors, The Michigan Association of Realtors, and The National Association of Realtors.
In 2004, after finishing studies in commercial brokerage and real estate law from Holloway's Real Estate Institute, I obtained my Michigan Real Estate Broker's License. I formed my own company, Jackson Realty LLC, that same year.
I have extensive experience in the residential real estate market. Specializing in new homes construction. From working with developers and builders, marketing residential, commercial, or multi-family developments, to assisting new construction home buyers with designing, planning, and purchasing a new home. I also work with private investors and representatives of fortune 500 companies to acquire commercial real estate property, leases, foreclosure sales, and or vacation property in the State of Michigan.