Kevin Rocio – The man behind ROC Realty Group – a division of @properties Commercial has garnered an excellent reputation with national Commercial Real Estate Brokers and influential Chicagoans. Always smiling, Rocio sets his expectations high, his friendly demeanor and unwavering dedication is one of the keys to his success. Kevin has built that reputation through hard work, client advocacy, and innovative thinking. In fact, he strongly believes that anyone can achieve success in any industry by sustaining a brand that is appealing, strategic, and personality driven.
This past September 2014, he was accepted into the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) institute, which once initiated, he will be part of a recognized group of experts in the commercial and investment real estate industry.
Rocio's tireless work ethic paid off as he immediately rose to the rank as the #1 Commercial Real Estate broker for @properties. In less than three years since joining the firm, Rocio's ROC Realty Group- a division of @properties has one of the most recognized brands in the Chicago community. All of that while still fulfilling his philanthropic obligation in North Lawndale as well as serving on the board of trustees for the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity- Theta Mu chapter at Elmhurst College.
Rocio's motto, "Within reach, beyond expectation" is fitting in that his real estate team has consistently achieved high expectations for their clients and continues to do so.
Managing Partner @ ROC Development Group (RDG) was established to acquire, develop and manage residential and commercial properties on behalf of our clients. RDG has established itself as a premier expert in identification of under-valued real estate assets where creative redevelopment strategies and focused management provide significant value creation. From June 2015 to Present (7 months) Greater Chicago AreaCommercial REALTOR @ We specialize in the purchase and sale of apartment and mixed use buildings throughout the Chicagoland area. Additional services include financing, research and advisory services.
Highest Commercial Volume - Sales, 2012
Chosen "Best @Agent to Work With", 2012 From October 2011 to Present (4 years 3 months) Greater Chicago AreaManaging Director @ Business Development, acquisitions, and the planning of additional stores throughout Chicago.
Chosen "Best Fudge in Chicago" - Chicago Magazine, 2011
Locations:
Kiosk at Queens Landing - May, 2012
Chicago Hyde Park - October, 2012 From July 2008 to Present (7 years 6 months) Member, Board of Directors @ Founded in 1992, we are a non-profit organization that provides housing and supportive services for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS who would otherwise be homeless. Our programs are located in North Lawndale and we are expanding our services to include housing for Veterans who are homeless. We serve 125 children, women and men annually.
Co-Presenting Sponsor of EdgeAlliance's 20th Anniversary Black-Tie Fundraiser, "The YOU! BALL" - November 17, 2012.
Co-Presenting Sponsor of EdgeAlliance's 21st Anniversary Fundraiser. "The YOU! BALL" - November 16, 2013. From July 2012 to February 2014 (1 year 8 months) Greater Chicago AreaCommercial Real Estate Investment Associate @ Began training program in November, 2009. Official Agent as of March, 2010 with the firms National Multi-Housing Group specializing in investment sales and advisory services for Chicagoland apartments.
Additional line of business include Affordable Housing, Tax Credit Properties, and Special Asset Services including REO sales, loan modification, note sale, and bulk-condo sales.
2010 Recipient "Up All Night" Award given to one first-year Agent that who demonstrates a commitment to success as demonstrated in his hard work and passion for brokerage. From March 2010 to August 2011 (1 year 6 months) Executive Vice-President @ Corporate and consumer brand strategist for residential division, working across all various phases of converting land to a new purpose by constructing buildings or making use of its resources.
• Managed Planning Phase which included site selection, feasibility study, determining unit type/mix, and sellout schematic/pricing models.
• Designed image collaboration which included brand/image development, on-site sales model design, and brochure production.
• Designed advertising collateral which included on-site billboard design, print advertising, direct mail advertising, virtual tours, disc brochure design, and website/e-brochure development.
• Managed buyer and contract administration which included mortgage/financing coordination, interior selection management, walk thru and closing coordination, customer relations management, traffic and sales reporting, contract administration, escrow account administration, attorney approval management and arraigning City Grants on behalf of buyers.
• Arranged Construction Loans and Equity Investments into the various developments.
Provided sales and marketing leadership for six (6) residential developments (321 units) valued at $91,560,000.
• Increased annual company sales from $1million (4 units/annually) to $13million (51 units/annually)
• In May, 2007 Awarded Chicago Association of Realtors ‘Good Neighbor Award’ & ‘Bruce Abrams Award’ for our New Homes for Englewood Development. From March 2004 to December 2009 (5 years 10 months) Managing Director | The KJR Group @ Managed a sales team of 4 for the purpose of originating, processing, underwriting, and closing $40million in annual residential mortgages and home equity loans in the Chicagoland market with an accountability to grow market share for the achievement of profit and ROE targets. Developed and implemented both; organic and new business opportunities for business channels within the Mortgage Corporation as well as our Parent Company; National City Bank.
• Developed The KJR Group brand strategy, which utilized various business channels (Community Development Corporation, Investment Real Estate, & Private Client Group) of National City Bank to develop key account relationships within the real estate community for National City Mortgage.
• Managed account relationships with Related Midwest Companies, Dubin Residential, New West Realty, Sudler | Sotheby’s International Realty, and Karry L Young Development, LLC.
• Consistently Ranked among top 10% of loan originators within company throughout the country
• January 2008, 2007 Annual “Circle of Distinction” Award
• October, 2007 Who’s Who in Black Chicago: “Chicago’s Corporate Brass”
• August, 2007 Metro-Chicago Real Estate Magazine: “Kevin J Rocio: Chicago’s Rainmaker of the Mortgage Industry” From March 2006 to January 2008 (1 year 11 months) Loan Officer @ From 2002 to 2004 (2 years) Loan Officer @ From 2002 to 2004 (2 years)
Websites:
http://www.atproperties.com/agents/KevinJRocio,
http://www.rocrealtygroup.com/,
http://www.klydevelopment.com/