Experience

RE/MAX Preferred

• United States
• Real Estate
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Real Estate Agent

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Bob Zabel has been a results driven real estate professional for over 20 years and is a respected individual in his field. His experience in the industry ranges from being a real estate closer, sales manager, branch manager, and business owner in which time he gained extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of the real estate industry. His passion for his work is helping people with the largest and most important transactions of their lives. “Where the rubber meets the road in all your Real Estate needs.” How can I serve you to make your Real Estate dreams come true? Show less



Premier Closing and Drone Services - P.C.D.S.

• Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Owner

  • Jan 2011 - Present

  PCDS is a Full Service Mobile Real Estate Closing and Document signing company. PCDS will do everything in their control to ensure, that even with the challenges of closing a transaction in these times, the closing will go smoothly and the borrower will be informed. PCDS closers are experienced "Where the rubber meets the road" Closers that can handle any situation that may arise at the table Purchase, Sell, Refi's, to just a mobile Notary witness signing, PCDS can help. Let us know how we can work together as a team to build solutions in your loan document processing, witness closings, and post closing document flow. We are also starting to incorporate Drone Services - including Aerial Real Estate photos/videos, as well as Insurance underwriting and claims inspections. Show less



S.W.I.M. Fishing League

• President and Founder

  • Apr 1999 - Present

  President and Founder of S.W.I.M. Fishing League The S.W.I.M. fishing league is an Intramural fishing league in the Minneapolis area formed to promote fishing, good natural resources, stewardship, competition, new friend's and most of all good times! Each year in the spring we gather to form 12-15, 2-man teams which compete in a fishing tournament every other wednesday for the entire summer. We fish on several Minneapolis metro lakes and fish for several type of spieces. Awards are given at the end of the season/year and at each event for the top teams. S.W.I.M. promotes catch and release at all events. Show less



Executive Closing and Document Services

• Owner

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

  ECDS is a Full Service Mobile Real Estate Closing and Document signing company. ECDS will do everthing in their control to ensure, that even with the challenges of closing a transaction in these times, the closing will go smoothly and the borrower will be informed. ECDS closers are experienced "Where the rubber meets the road" Closers that can handle any situation that may arise at the table Purchases,Esigns, Refi's, to just a mobile Notary witness signing, ECDS can help. Let us know how we can work together as a team to build solutions in your loan document processing, witness closings, and post closing document flow. Show less



Magnet Consulting, LLC.

• Co-Owner and Director of Business

  • Nov 2008 - Dec 2012

  Magnet Consulting is a professional web design and consulting firm specializing in website design, search engine optimization SEO, e-commerce, and internet social and business networking; using the latest technologies coupled with a healthy dose of creativity and professionalism. See some of our work at www.nemirelures.com, www.laurieshoversdesign.com, and www.swimfishingleague.com Magnet Consulting is a professional web design and consulting firm specializing in website design, search engine optimization SEO, e-commerce, and internet social and business networking; using the latest technologies coupled with a healthy dose of creativity and professionalism. See some of our work at www.nemirelures.com, www.laurieshoversdesign.com, and www.swimfishingleague.com



Global Closing & Title Services

• Executive Contract Real Estate Closer

  • Feb 2009 - Feb 2011

  I'm a result oriented executive real estate closing professional with over 20 years of sales background and 7 years of experience in the Real Estate industry. I have worked hard on my soft skills and have displayed leadership abilities in times of crisis and problems. I believe in team work, to achieve the short and long term goals. I have a rich and sound experience in dealing with difficult clients maintaining harmony with the clients. I have an imposing personality with sound business ethics and work values. If you are in need of a professional, effective, proficient, and experienced Mobile Real Estate Closer, you need look no further. I will close your real estate transaction for you anytime, any place, anywhere. I am currently contract closing for GCS Title. Global Closing & Title Services prides itself on being the best in providing closing and title services to all of our customers. Global Closing & Title Services is not just another Title Company knocking at your door asking for your business...we want to also help you in growing your business through are strong relationships that we have formed through networking and referral business. With your success comes our success! Global Closing & Title Services wants to earn your closing and title business by proving to you that we are the Best at what we do and we want to make you...our customer...Shine. Show less



New Millennium Title Group

• Branch Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2008

  As the Branch Manager in the Bloomington, MN location I was responsible of daily operations of the branch office, which consisted of providing work direction & training for employees in job duties & company policies, resolve customer complaints, balancing and disbursing escrow accounts. Managed employee recruitment & selection process. Performed real estate closings, prepared HUD-1 Settlement Statements & reviewed title insurance commitments & final title policies. *Responsible for resolving matters with complicated files. *Responsible for a staff of up to 8 closers and support staff, maintaining a positive, effective workplace while under extreme pressure and fast pace. *Effectively closed loans at the table “Where the rubber meets the road” consulting and communicating all aspects to both the real estate and mortgage brokers, but also providing a comfortable, informative, convenient and smooth Real Estate transaction for the borrower. Show less



Atrix International

• Regional Sales Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

  Atrix International, Minneapolis, MN - Western Regional Sales Account Manager Regional Sales/Account Manager for the Western USA and Canada. Responsible for sales, marketing, distribution and account management of Atrix OEM service equipment, power and hand tools, custom tool kits, meters and instrumentation for Manufacturing/Production and large Field-Service organizations in the area of Clean Rooms, Semiconductor, Bio-Medical, Fiber Optics, Digital Imaging, Mechanical and Telecom industries. Managed network of National/International distributors for Atrix manufactured ESD vacuum line and HEPA filtration equipment. Traveled, prospected, and managed in region extensively, training distributors, working with OEM engineering to spec in manufactured products, and making presentations to Fortune 1000 companies like: HP, Neopost, Agilent, Ricoh/Savin, and UPS Logistics. Developed promotional materials, marketing program, web e-commerce strategy and national sales campaign. Show less



Image Supply Service

• Account Executive/Product Manager

  • Dec 1994 - Jan 2001

  Image Supply Service, Mpls, MN - Sales/Account Rep and Product Manager A Leading distributor of consumable supplies and specialty tools to the Electronics Business Equipment Service Industry. Hired as a commission based sales person, worked to develop new product line of 27 products from conception to market resulting in 67 ½% gross profit margin. Working with overseas manufacturing companies to assure product is manufactured to specification. Created and maintained relationships with 600 customers, including OEM's, distributors and dealers. Increased annual sales an average of 20%. Increased profit margins between 2-5% for the first five years with the company. Developed and managed a unique product line with over a 65% gross profit margin monthly. Show less



MSW/Petcel Manfacturing

• Product Manager

  • Jan 1988 - Dec 1994

  1988-1994 MSW/Petcel Manufacturing, Mpls, MN - Sales Rep and Product Manager A cutting edge manufacturing company for aftermarket photocopier parts. Only Petcel employee requested to stay with the company, responsible for maintaining and developing unique product line with regards to purchasing, manufacturing and increasing sales. Managed sales through distribution avenues, was key contact in dealer sales support. Oversaw warehouse and production lines to assure quality standards and production schedules were being met. Mentored employees to work in a more efficient manner while maintaining quality standards. Managed the expansion of new products through full life cycle including market identification. Show less