Professional Profile: Robert Katz - 1967

Name: Robert Katz - 1967

Company: David Katz and Sons, Inc.

Location: Norwalk and Ridgefield, CT

Birthplace: New York

Education: Syracuse University Trying the real estate game with us father on a part-time basis from 1947 to 1951 convinced Bob that this was a challenging field in which positive thinker could go a long way. After borrowing $1500, Bob opened his first full time operation in 1951, which has today, grown into a multi-million dollar corporation employing over 100 persons in 3 offices along with 10 subsidiary firms developing apartments, stores, land and representing the Mackle Brothers’ Florida property. The desire to succeed in real estate has made the David Katz firm one of the largest on the East Coast. They have their own printing equipment and monthly mail thousands of pieces of literature promoting listings. Married with two daughters, Bob is also active in community affair as VP of the local chamber, Norwalk Board of Taxation, Mason and past president of the Norwalk Jewish Center. Maybe the key to Bob’s success, other than an extreme self confidence and knowledge of the business, is his willingness of development or buying a property which cannot be sold through the office. Through the analyzing of its highest and best use, many times Bob will end up with an excellent investment.