GLOBAL REAL ESTATE ADVISOR Lic# 3378488I am committed to helping you find your dream home, selling your property for the best possible price, and providing top-notch real estate services. I am dedicated to providing personalized attention and expert guidance to meet all of your real estate needs. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced investor, I am here to help you navigate the complex and ever-changing real estate market. I pride myself on local knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to exceeding your expectations. Explore my website to learn more about the services I provide and the properties I have to offer. Contact me today to start your real estate journey!+1(954) 895-1329 rbannon@onesothebysrealty.com401 E. LAS OLAS BLVD, SUITE 100, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33301
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Rooted in South Florida and refined by experiences across the globe, Rick offers a rare perspective shaped by international travel, diverse cultural immersion, and a life at the highest levels of professional sport.
As a former professional athlete and elite college coach to Hall of Fame NFL football players and Olympic gold medalists, Rick understands the precision, discipline, and discretion required to serve an exclusive clientele—some of whom are world-class professional athletes themselves. His ability to place professional athletes in their perfect South Florida homes is a testament to his deep network, market insight, and unwavering commitment to excellence. For discerning luxury home buyers, this same expertise ensures access to exclusive opportunities, personalized guidance, and a seamless path to securing a residence that reflects their unique vision of sophistication.
Ranked among One Sotheby’s top-performing agents for 2025, Rick combines global sensibility with local expertise, delivering a concierge real estate experience that is as seamless as it is extraordinary. Discover how working with a combat veteran and former officer with US Army Special Forces makes the entire real estate process easier for you.
EDUCATION:
- Master's Degree, Exercise Physiology - University of Virginia 1997
- Bachelor's Degree, Exercise Physiology - Florida International University 1995
- Associate's Degree, Business Management - Miami-Dade College 1990
REAL ESTATE CERTIFICATIONS/DESIGNATIONS:
CLHMS - GUILD ELITE (CERTIFIED LUXURY HOME MARKETING SPECIALIST - GUILD ELITE- MEMBER) - The CLHMS training is considered “the luxury gold standard for agents” and is offered by the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, the premier independent authority in training and designation for real estate agents working in the luxury residential market. Real estate professionals who complete this training prove to have the knowledge, skills, and expertise required to support the unique needs of affluent buyers and sellers of luxury properties. Having the very rare Guild Elite designation with this certification identifies agents that have a proven sales record with multi-million dollar properties and servicing the discerning clients that relish the ownership of such bespoke properties.
CRS (CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST) - The CRS designation is the highest credential awarded to residential real estate agents, managers, and brokers. Less than 2% of agents nationwide hold this designation. These agents have a high level of demonstrated professional experience, a significant history in managing residential transactions, and strong technical abilities to meet the demands of today’s market.
PSA (PRICING STRATEGY ADVISOR) - The PSA certification is awarded to agents who have proven to have enhanced skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values.
RENE (REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATION EXPERT) - The RENE certification trains real estate professionals to sharpen their negotiation skills. The course of study gives real estate agents the training and tools they need to be skillful advocates for their clients.
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE DIVORCE SPECIALIST - This certification prepares an agent to be an objective real estate resource for couples contending with the challenges of divorce by training the agent in the basics of family law so they are best prepared to help the divorcing couple navigate the sale of their marital residential real estate.
SFR® (THE SHORT SALES & FORECLOSURE RESOURCE® / SFR®) - This certification enhances real estate professionals’ knowledge to work with distressed sellers and the finance, tax, and legal professionals who can help them, qualify sellers for short sales, develop a short sale package, negotiate with lenders, limit risk, and protect buyers.
SRS (SELLER REPRESENTATIVE SPECIALIST) - The SRS is the premier credential in seller representation that elevates professional standards. The designation is awarded to real estate professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential for seller advocacy.
We feel so fortunate to have had Rick as our agent. When we bought our very first home, he made the entire process feel easy and reassuring. As first-time buyers, we were nervous and had endless questions, but Rick was patient, thorough, and always went out of his way to make sure we felt confident in every decision. He truly cared about finding the right home for us, not just any home. A few years later, when our family grew and we needed more space, there was no question who we would call. Rick once again went above and beyond helping us sell our first home quickly and then guiding us through finding the perfect new home for our family. He handled everything with such professionalism, kindness, and dedication that what could have been an overwhelming process felt smooth and manageable. Rick isn’t just an agent, he’s someone who genuinely cares about the families he works with. We are so grateful for everything he’s done for us, and we couldn’t imagine going through these big life transitions without him by our side. If you are looking for someone you can trust completely, who will advocate for you every step of the way, Rick is the one.