Robert Rutley

<p>As a Licensed Broker Associate &amp; Realtor&#174; in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, my goal is to make your home sale or purchase simple, seamless, and complete by utilizing a full network of high-quality, real estate-savvy resources. I have proven systems, well thought out strategies, and honest representation. My team-based concierge approach, with your interests at the center, will prepare you for better and quicker negotiations, and improved outcomes.<br /></p> <p>I am your Rhode Island Relocation Specialist. If you're moving to the ocean state, let me give you a tour through key towns, &amp; neighborhoods. If you're relocating from Rhode Island to another city, Sotheby's is global, and I have an extensive personal network of well-vetted real estate professionals in many metro areas and countries. I have been featured in the Providence Journal, the New York Times, Providence Business Journal, Realtor.com, and I am a regular contributor to GoLocal Live on the topic of real estate.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>I am the first Rhode Island real estate professional to earn the coveted CLHMS designation from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. I also hold designations for ABR, SRS, MRP, and am a certified Luxury Estates Advisor. I live in a restored historic home in Providence, Rhode Island, with my husband Antonio and rescue pup Pepper-Monkey. I believe that my extensive community involvement is key to understanding the many facets of the city, its drivers and initiatives, needs, and market. </p> <p></p> <p>My committee and board participation includes The Washington Park Association, CityWalk, FireBall at WaterFire, and the Roger Williams Park Conservancy. I am a member of The Hope Club and I also support initiatives with The Providence Preservation Society, Rhode Island Historical Society, Recycle-a-Bike, and am the past managing director of the Ocean State Pride Volleyball League. I am currently a Director at the Greater Providence Board of Realtors and sit on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. </p> <p></p> <p>I have a proven marketing and negotiation strategy honed from my experience as a real estate investor, a top 1.5% agent nationally, and a 20-year career at a Fortune 500 company. I have a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and a BS in Information Technology from Capella University in Minneapolis. I have been recognized with Rhode Island Monthly's Award for Professional Excellence in 2018-2022, with the Providence Journal's nomination as Rhode Island's Best Real Estate Agent in 2019, 2022, and Top LGBT+ Agent top 120 agents in the nation in 2018-2023 with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance and NAGLREP.</p>