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Rob Thomson is an American business executive, realtor, and philanthropist based in Jupiter, Florida.[1][2][3] He is the founder and managing partner of both Waterfront Properties, and Club Communities and Waterfront Yacht Brokerage.[1][4][5] He is also the vice president of the Big Dog Ranch Rescue.[6]
Rob Thomson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rob Thomson 1962 (age 63–64) |
| Occupations | Business executive, realtor, philanthropist |
| Notable work | Waterfront Properties, Waterfront Yacht Brokerage |
| Website | robthomson |
Early life
editBorn in Buffalo, New York Thomson moved to Jupiter, Florida, in 1962, where he built a real estate business.[7] His mother was a realtor, and he learned the art of selling homes from her.[8]
Career
editIn 1988, Thomson founded the Waterfront Properties and Club Communities.[9] The company has five offices, including locations in Delray, Stuart, and Palm Beach, Florida.[10]
In 2015, Thomson co-founded a yacht brokerage called Waterfront Yacht Brokerage with Joe Kelly, which also provides insurance and financing.[11]
By the end of 2018, Thomson achieved nearly $200 million in sales in the Jupiter/Tequesta/North County region, bringing his career total to over $2 billion.[10]
Over the years, as a realtor, Thomson has represented buyers and sellers in transactions that involved Rick Rieder of BlackRock,[12] Donald Trump Jr.,[13] Johnny Gray,[14] and Dustin Johnson.[15] He is also the youngest member of Luxury Real Estate's Billionaires Club.[10]
Philanthropy
editThomson has contributed to various charitable organizations, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.[7] He also served on the board of directors for the Hanley Foundation.[16]
Thomson established Charities for Children, which has distributed toys in Palm Beach and Martin counties.[7] He also founded the Waterfront Way Foundation to assist underprivileged families.[7]
Following the disappearance of two local boys at sea, Thomson created the "Find Austin & Perry" Facebook group to support search efforts.[7] He also manages a Facebook group called "Jupiter These Days," which focuses on local events and attractions in Jupiter.[7]
In 2020, Thomson organized a fundraising effort for a new bus for Jupiter High School, and collected $107,000 from private donations.[17][18]
Every Christmas Eve, Thomson donates bicycles to children from low-income backgrounds in Riviera Beach, Florida.[19] The family selection is facilitated by Bishop at The New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.[20]
Recognition
editIn 2011, Thomson was awarded the Best Industry Networking Award by Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate.[21] The recognition is based on industry engagement and social networking.[21] That year, Thomson secured over $120 million in real estate sales, with an additional $20 million pending.[21]
In 2023, Thomson was named as the Humanitarian of the Year by the Florida Association of Realtors.[22][23]
References
edit- 1 2 Clough, Alexandra. "Nancy Pelosi buying $25 million mansion down the road from Tiger Woods? Fake news, says real estate agent". The Palm Beach Post.
- ↑ Ostrowski, Jeff. "Top agent in Palm Beach did $234 million in sales last year". The Palm Beach Post.
- ↑ Levy, Karen (November 2002). "Make an offer: Diva makes for the desert". INSTYLE. Vol. 9, no. 12. p. 264. ProQuest 217751572.
- ↑ Ladika, Wendi (22 November 2015). "People on the move in Palm Beach County business, civic groups". TCA Regional News. ProQuest 1735203619.
- ↑ Freeman, James (1 December 2021). "Pelosi and Florida". The Wall Street Journal.
- ↑ "Waterfront Properties Founder Rob Thomson on Why Palm Beach is the Perfect Place to Buy Right Now".
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Rob Thomson, Realtor, Owner of Waterfront Properties". Rob Thomson.
- ↑ "In Conversation with Rob Thomson".
- ↑ "Broker Q&A: Rob Thomson – Waterfront Properties and Club Communities". LuxuryRealEstate.com.
- 1 2 3 Staff, Site (February 28, 2019). "Waterfront Properties' Rob Thomson Records Best 12 Months in Three Decades".
- ↑ Sorentrue, Jennifer. "Jupiter broker Rob Thomson sells homes and boats". The Palm Beach Post.
- ↑ Clough, Alexandra. "BlackRock bigwig shells out $7.25 million for a teardown in Admirals Cove. Could other execs follow?". The Palm Beach Post.
- ↑ Bandell, Brian (2021-04-01). "Donald Trump Jr., Guilfoyle buy Jupiter mansion for nearly $10M". Business Journal. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ↑ Lolo, Sabrina (January 14, 2021). "Celebrity home sets record as most expensive ever listed in Jupiter". WPEC.
- ↑ Bandell, Brian (2021-11-05). "Masters-winning golfer Johnson buys Jupiter mansion for $14M". Business Journal. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ↑ "Tampa General acquires Palm Beach Radiology - Palm Beach Florida Weekly". Palm Beach Florida Weekly. October 20, 2022.
- ↑ "New school bus unveiled for special needs students at Jupiter High School". WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm. November 19, 2020.
- ↑ "Jupiter dad hopes to raise $107,000 for new special needs school bus". WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm. January 8, 2020.
- ↑ Shepard, Skyler (December 24, 2022). "100 new bicycles donated to children on Christmas Eve in Riviera Beach". WPEC.
- ↑ "100 kids surprised with brand new bikes in Riviera Beach". WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm. December 25, 2022.
- 1 2 3 "Rob Thomson of Waterfront Properties receives Best Industry Networking Award from Who's Who in Luxur". www.tcpalm.com.
- ↑ Marek, Emily (August 21, 2023). "Palm Beach Realtor named Humanitarian of the Year". South Florida Agent Magazine.
- ↑ Staff, Site (August 29, 2023). "Rob Thomson Receives Humanitarian of the Year Award".