Rob Schmertz

Meet Rob...

Rob Schmertz grew up in Roslyn, then moved to Old Westbury to start a family. After building a successful career and raising a family, he’s returned to his Roslyn roots, where he’s excited to start the next chapter of his life.

Rob's entrepreneurial journey began with owning his own shoe store, Shoe Biz, where he gained valuable experience in sales, merchandising, and business management. He later became the Brand Director at Steve Madden, where he played a pivotal role in the growth and development of the brand, overseeing everything from marketing and advertising to management and sales. His creative mindset and strategic approach helped elevate the company’s presence in the competitive footwear industry.

After retiring, Rob discovered his passion for residential real estate. Eager to channel his creativity and love for design and architecture, he is eager to join The Scout Residential Team at Compass. With extensive business experience and a natural ability to connect with people, Rob brings a unique perspective to the real estate market, offering personalized service and a sharp eye for potential. 

Rob has been happily married to his wife, Debby, for nearly 40 years. Together, they have three children and recently welcomed their first grandchild. Their strong family values inspire Rob both personally and professionally, and he cherishes the time spent with his loved ones.

Rob holds a BBA in Finance and an MBA in Marketing from George Washington University. 

Client Success

Testimonials

"Jaclyn Fleisher is the most unbelievable agent in town. We spoke last year about the possibility of selling my house. She took me to a number of available houses. She was so incredibly knowledgeable. I highly recommend her!"
"I tasked Shawn with finding something very specific to my set of circumstances. It was a challenging request. Shawn showed an unearthly level of patience and understanding. Purchasing a home can be stressful and emotional and Shawn was compassionate and supportive through the whole process. When the right home came on the market, his negotiating acumen came into play and he simply got me the home Read MoreRead Less
"We worked with Robyn Brattner to purchase our home in East Hills. She listened to our needs and concerns and expertly guided us through our home search. She is very knowledgeable about the neighborhood and gave us helpful, honest advice throughout the process. Her expertise combined with her warm demeanor made the whole experience a lot less stressful and more enjoyable. We appreciate her not justRead MoreRead Less
"Denise and Lindsey were incredibly thoughtful and helpful throughout our journey of finding our home. Denise devoted entire weekends to help us explore and narrow down our search, which ultimately led to finding the perfect fit. Their expertise, dedication, and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and would highly recommend Read MoreRead Less
"Jessi Epstein was is an outstanading broker. She is knowledgeable about the market, has tremendous interpersonal skills, takes her time to learn all the ins an outs about each home, and to understand the needs of her clients. For the sale of my house, Jessi was available for all questions, and provided excellent guidance and options on the best approaches for timing, and to get a fair purchase priRead MoreRead Less
"Andrea Spitalnick is one of the best in the business! Her years of experience in real estate helped me find the perfect first home. She is everything I could have hoped for and more. I am so grateful to her. She will listen to your needs and find you exactly what you are looking for in a home. She is amazing!!"
"Melanie was a pleasure to work with. She promptly answered all of our questions, listened to our needs and found us the perfect homes. Highly recommend her and the team!"
"Barrie and Melanie helped us with buying our first home. In an extremely difficult market and after months of working together and seeing dozens of houses they helped us negotiate and land what we hope will be our forever home! As first time home buyers we were very unsure of what neighborhood and town to buy in and they were both so knowledgeable in helping guide us make the right choice for our Read MoreRead Less
"I can’t say enough great things about Jaclyn Fleisher! As a first-time homebuyer, I was nervous about the process, but she made everything so smooth and stress-free. Jaclyn was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and always available to answer my questions. She truly went above and beyond to help me find the perfect home within my budget. From showings to negotiations and closing, Jaclyn guided me Read MoreRead Less
"I highly recommend Liza Bendett and The Scout Residential Team. Liza is a pleasure to work with—she listens carefully to your needs and offers thoughtful advice when appropriate. She knows when to be assertive and when to provide guidance with understanding. Liza has excellent market insights, thinks creatively, and gets results. I truly appreciate her professionalism and dedication!"
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