Robert Volé and Don Pingaro are a successful real estate team who sincerely enjoy their chosen profession. Their many years of combined experience allow them to offer their clients a wealth of knowledge. With a professional style and strong partnership, Robert and Don strive to provide the highest level of service.
Going that extra step to make the process of searching for the perfect home enjoyable, exciting, and rewarding for their clients, their goal is to match special properties with special people. Robert and Don work with clients from all walks of life, whether they are moving locally, from across the country, or across the world.
With a strong marketing plan and a thorough follow-up system, Robert and Don will assist you in achieving the most from your real estate investments.
Robert Bengt Volé has dedicated his entire life to service. So much so that he has turned serving others into an art form of his own. Growing up just north of Chicago and working for his family's numerous business ventures, Robert learned that service was a key to success. He had spent and great deal of time in the family's Construction Company developing subdivisions and custom homes. He never imagined that all those long after school evenings and summers in the family restaurants and in their hotel business would lead him to pursue a career in real state.
Like other professionals, when Robert moved to Miami he was seeking a career as a Stockbroker. Yet strongly attracted by the hospitality industry he was drawn to the Fisher Island Club. Starting from the ground up in 1991, he worked his way through management, keeping his eye on the bigger picture.
The venture into real estate began when he teamed up with Don Pingaro seizing the opportunity to become a part of one of the most successful real estate partnership ever. Their combined experience has turned The Volé-Pingaro Partnership into a runaway success since 1995.
Aside from his professional responsibilities, Mr. Vole' has started a charity www.ManateeMarchMiami.org in order to bring art, culture, community as well as environmental awareness to Miami.
Robert has also founded The EOE (The Eye On Earth) a global site for streamlining the Buying, Selling, Leasing & Trading of Real Estate in the US and Foreign Countries.
Robert prides himself in taking time to be creative in the many facets of his life. He also likes to read, travel and studying foreign economies.
Robert visits his clients all over the globe including Europe, Central America, South America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Egypt. It's safe to say that he is well versed in many different cultural and business styles. These trips have helped bring him a wider perspective of the world. This helps him negotiate with all types of buyers and sellers on his clients behalf.
Robert is known for doing business with an intelligent, savvy style and for getting things done.
email: RBVole@aol.com
cell 305.604.5992
Don Pingaro has attained the reputation as a leading luxury residential real estate professional, with numerous record-breaking sales.
Don enjoys all aspects of the real estate business and finds it constantly challenging. "Knowledge is power and Robert and I pride ourselves in being the foremost authority on this ever changing dynamic luxury market. There isn't a more gratifying feeling than matching the desires of your buyer to their dream residence. We are fortunate to live in South Florida and enjoy the diversity of neighbors and leisure choices all in a wonderful tropical climate".
Don attributes his success to his hard work, enthusiasm and personal service, averaging in excess 100 transactions a year and $35,000,000 in transactions.
In 2009, Don surpassed the $350 million sales mark. Over the past 10 years he is has been in the top 1% worldwide residential real estate sales.
Don has been a South Florida resident since 1990. He relocated from his childhood home of Cold Spring, New York to enroll in The University of Miami's MBA program. Since his graduation in 1992 he has been a fixture on Fisher Island.
He parlayed his previous eight years of restaurant management experience into a Food & Beverage management position on Fisher Island. The next two years were spent overseeing the island restaurants and gaining a better appreciation for personal service in a private club setting.
In 1994, he turned his efforts into Real Estate sales. Focusing on waterfront luxury homes and specializing in the Fisher Island market. Within 18 months he was the Top Producer at the locally revered firm, Byrne-Rinehart & Co.
An avid athlete, Don trains and competes with the Gold Coast Triathletes. He has participated in numerous national and international races such as the 2000 Stockholm, 2003 Disney & Twin Cities, 2006 Honolulu, 2007 Houston 1/2 Marathons, 2006, 07 & 08 Minneapolis Triathlon and 2005-6, 08 Chicago Triathlon, 2006 & 08 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon, 2007 Vineman 1/2 Ironman & 2008 California 1/2 Ironman. His personal best marathon is 3 hours 36 minutes and olympic distance triathlon is 2 hours 24 minutes. In October 2008 he made it to the podium with top 3 finishes in the US Open Dallas Triathlon and Escape To Bermuda Triathlon. A long term goal is to qualify and compete in the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
His other passions are windsurfing, snowboarding, tennis and golf. Don has traveled extensively to Hawaii, Palm Springs, Cape Cod, Scottsdale, Europe and more for his golf vacations. Don recently celebrated his 40 birthday with a golf bonanza in Bandon Dunes.
He has competed the past nine years for United States in the International Cup on Fisher Island with a personal 20-11-1 match play record. Don was the playing United States Captain in 2001 & 2002. He was the 2006 Men's Invitational Champion, 2002 Fisher Island Club Net Champion, 2005 & 2006 Fisher Island Mixed Club Champion, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2007 La Quinta Skins Champion and finished runner up in the 2003 Cape Cod CC Championship.
Don married Dr. Courtnee Zobac on Bora Bora back in August 2002. The couple met on Fisher Island in the late 1997. Dr Courtnee is the Medical Director for Genesis Wellness Center in Miami.
Email: DPingaro@aol.com
cell 305.389.2922
Jessica Collins was born in Colorado, and has lived in California, Sweden and Maryland before making her home here in Miami Beach. Jessica's background in Real Estate began back in Baltimore, MD 7 years ago and for the past two years, has continued here in Miami. As a new agent in Baltimore City she focused on residential and commercial investment properties and multi-million dollar waterfront homes. With time and experience she has become accomplished in these markets. After moving to Miami she obtained her Broker's license and is currently active in selling and leasing Fisher Island real estate. Jessica's experiences in real estate and exposure to various cultures through living abroad have enhanced her knowledge of both residential and commercial real estate. Jessica is an energetic full time Broker Associate that enjoys and works tirelessly to exceed the needs of her clients.
Jessica is a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker, is certified in REO/Short Sales and has a C-Rep Designation (Commercial Real Estate Professional), a Florida Notary Public and holds memberships with the Realtor Association of Greater Miam and the Beaches (RAMB), the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NARS).
When not assisting clients with their real estate needs, Jessica gets involved with the local community and various charities such as, Peace for the Children, Ronald McDonald House, Living Classrooms. She also enjoys spending time with family, horseback riding and entertaining at home.
Email: Jessica@Islandinsiders.com
Cell: 305-582-9168
Ninoska Fabbri believes that the perceptive ability to understand a client's needs, along with the perseverance and determination to see a transaction through to a successful conclusion, are key elements to succeeding in the real estate business.
A local Miami resident for nineteen years, she has not only been involved in real estate, but has also invested some time into running a property concierge company exclusively for Fisher Island residents.
Ninoska has worked closely with families on Fisher Island for over three years. Her reputation in the community is for being an honest, high energy, knowledgeable, and responsible person.
Email: Ninoska.Fabbri@gmail.com
Cell: 786-970-7460
