Bob Carlson

An Arizona native, Bob grew up in Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, attending Arizona for undergrad and ASU for an MBA. (BEAR DOWN). Following grad school in 1994, he worked for Hewlett-Packard’s engineering arm as an internal financial consultant for R&D and marketing, and also as a district sales manger for HP’s captive-finance team. Bob began residential real estate sales in Downtown San Diego in 2003, and sold all over San Diego County for 12 years, prior to joining the family real estate practice in Scottsdale in 2015. Since then, he has sold hundreds of homes in the Valley, focusing on leadership through integrity and a genuine focus on relationship building. Bob is passionate about serving others, and recently stepped down after a 5 year term on Homeward Bound Az’s board of director, where he served as Vice Chair and Development Chair. When he’s not selling real estate, he enjoys attending CCV Church, long distance swims, and being a leader in the recovery community.

Your passions?

I'm most passionate relationship building with great clients and teammates, being in the moment with my rescue dog Jack Azul, and helping men and women changes their lives via 12-step recovery.

Your favorite quote?

They don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care.

Favorite vacation spot?

About a mile out into the ocean on a long swim at La Jolla Cove/Shores.

Favorite Movie?

Pulp Fiction or Red Dawn (the original)

Favorite charitable cause?

I'm passionate about Homeward Bound in Phoenix, which helps homeless women and children relaunch into a safe, productive life. I also support Bridge of Hope in San Diego, which focuses on serving the poorest of the international immigrant families with food and shelter.

Your first job?

Picking weeds, cleaning pool tile, and watering plants for neighbors in Paradise Valley, about 11 or 12 years old.