Bob Ballard is a highly successful Realtor in the Metro Charlotte area. After working for RE/MAX seven years, where he specialized in residential listings and sales, Bob opened his own agency called Negotiable Realty by Bob Ballard in April of 2002. He attributes his success to working smarter and with more focus than his competition. Through his consistent effort and reputation for integrity, he has built a solid base of satisfied clients in his native community, Metro Charlotte, including Mecklenburg & Union Counties. They have enthusiastically recommended him to friends and colleagues. When Bob talks about his work philosophy, he speaks with sincerity and candor: “My mission is to provide real estate advice and lifestyle solutions to my clients who are about to make a significant change to their lives. Being a REALTOR, you are only as good as the last transaction you have completed, so you had better make sure it was a rousing success.” Prior to entering the real estate field, Bob honed his selling skills while serving as a regional sales manager for a national health care provider. His success there resulted in his selection by his company to become one of only a handful of certified national trainers of the renowned “Professional Selling Skills” curriculum. Active in his community, Bob supports several charities and fundraising activities and produces his own personal real estate newsletter for his customers and friends. During his leisure time, Bob enjoys spin classes, weight lifting, golf and surfing. He and his bride of 37 years, Diane, reside in Matthews, North Carolina.