Robert Serena, a licensed Realtor since 1986, and "New Home Consultant" for The Serena Group of Keller Williams Realty of Manatee, specializes in helping Buyers wishing to purchase a brand new home or condominium.
Prior to joining Keller Williams Realty in 2004, and joining wife, Betty and daughter, Gina in forming The Serena Group, Robert was an onsite Sales Consultant with US Homes (Lennar) for 11 years. Robert enjoyed the distinction of being a member of the Executive Sales Council for US Homes, their top sales award, for 6 of the 11 years spent with the company. Robert's extensive experience with new construction and wealth of knowledge of the industry is an asset to anyone planning to purchase a new home.
Robert is also an experienced REO and Short Sale professional, holding an SFR (Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource) REALTOR designation, along with several other REO industry certifications.
Robert hails from the south side of Chicago, Illinois, and attended Chicago City College. He joined the US Marine Corp in 1965 and was a member of the 3rd Battalion/3rd Marines until 1969, during which time he did a tour of duty in Vietnam from 1966 - 1967. From 1969 - 1993 he worked in the construction industry as a Roofing Contractor & Sales Consultant, first in Chicago from 1969 - 1978 and continued in that profession when he made his move to Florida until 1993.
CDPE and SFR REALTOR DESIGNATIONS
Res.Net REO
Five Star REO
My Specialties
Foreclosure, bank owned-homes-properties,Golf course - homes- properties, New construction- homes-properties, East Manatee County - homes-properties