S & L Realty started in 1974 as a partnership between two brokers, Helmut Schmidt and Kurt Link. Both were working as agents for a Richmond District brokerage when they decided to open an office together with the intent to provide superior sales representation for buyers and sellers.
In 1993, Robert Link joined the company to facilitate the responsibilities of property manager and currently oversees the daily operations of S&L Realty in both sales and building management. Robert currently holds the CA Department of Real Estate salesperson license and the Certified Residential manager (CCRM) designation from the California Apartment Association. Robert became a general partner in the firm in 1998 and is dedicated to continued excellent service to all clients and residents.
Today, the property management aspect of the business has expanded to over 250 units and is still growing. S&L Realty maintains active membership in the San Francisco Apartment Association (SFAA) and San Francisco Board of Realtors. Robert is currently serving as the president of the SFAA, a landlord interest group that works to maintain the rights and entitlements of landlords to earn a reasonable rate of return in ownership of multi-unit apartment buildings.
Kurt and Robert are also actively involved in the city’s sales sector representing buyers, sellers, and investors both ethically and diligently in the pursuit of the perfect new home, commercial space, or residential investment property.
Robert Link
A San Francisco native that grew up in the Monterey Heights district of San Francisco. Robert attended Saint Ignatius College Preparatory and graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in International Business in 1995. Shortly before that, Robert joined S&L Realty as a property manager and became a licensed agent. He currently oversees the daily operations of S&L Realty in both sales and building management.
Robert became a general partner in the firm in 1998 and is dedicated to growing the presence of the company in the SF brokerage arena. 16 years after being licensed and having completed numerous transactions in every property type and district in our city, Rob brings a unique experience to the negotiating table. He believes that the best way to get new business is through referral of wehich he can attribute 90% of his business.
Robert holds the Certified Residential Manager (CCRM) designation from the California Apartment Association and maintains active membership in the following organizations:
• SFAA: San Francisco Apartment Association [current president]
• CAA: California Apartment Association
• SPOSF: Small Property Owners of San Francisco
• SFAR: SF Board of Realtors
• CAR: California Association of Realtors
• PPMA: Professional Property Management Association