Bob Thompson is a real estate agent, coach, motivational speaker, and published author based in Chesapeake, Virginia. Whether you're buying a home, growing your real estate career, or looking for a speaker who will move your audience — Bob is your guy.
Bob has been helping buyers, sellers, and investors across Hampton Roads for over 20 years. From first-time homebuyers to complex foreclosures and short sales — if it involves real estate, Bob has done it.
Work with Bob →Bob coaches agents at every level — from brand new to seasoned pros who've hit a ceiling. Honest, no-fluff guidance on lead generation, mindset, systems, and building a business that lasts.
Visit GrowWithBobTheAgent.com →Bob's story — chemist to top agent, heart attacks to comeback — is one audiences don't forget. He speaks on resilience, reinvention, and the power of saying yes to a bigger life.
Visit WhatBobThinks.com →Bob Thompson of Chesapeake, Virginia didn't take the conventional path. He started as a chemist — and at 35, made a bold decision to leave the lab and pursue real estate full time. He gave himself three years to make the switch. He did it in two.
Over the next decade, Bob became one of Hampton Roads' most respected agents — specializing in short sales and REO foreclosures, going solo in 2011, and in 2017 selling 70 properties in a single year to earn the title of top agent in Virginia across his entire brokerage.
"Passion knows no age. I left chemistry at 35 and never looked back."
Then 2018 happened. Two heart attacks. A quadruple bypass. He lost nearly everything. Most people don't come back from that. Bob did — and what came out the other side was someone with an even clearer sense of purpose: help others build the life they were meant to live, whether that's through real estate, coaching, or a story that moves them to action.
"Life doesn't gauge your value by the obstacles you face — it measures your tenacity to rise above them, again and again."
Today Bob works with buyers and sellers across Hampton Roads, coaches agents through Legacy Group International as an Alpha Growth Coach, speaks at events and on podcasts across the country, and is the co-author of Want More Take More — a guide to building a life aligned with who you truly are.
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If you or someone you know is facing foreclosure, this free guide covers everything you need to know — your rights, all your options, how to protect your credit, and how to avoid scams. Written by Bob Thompson with 20 years of real estate experience.
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Real words from real agents, clients, and colleagues — no scripts, no fluff.
Bob is very well knowledgeable in foreclosure and short sales and able to walk me through each step of the process. He is no games and to the point which I appreciate. Very blessed to have a coach that is very versed in most all areas.
Bob is brutally honest and doesn't beat around the bush! He cares about his coaching clients' success and has a wealth of knowledge to offer.
Working with my mentor has been a game-changer! He's blunt and shrewd — yet hilariously so — and he always knows when I need that confidence boost. His expertise with FSBOs, investors, lead generation, and building a real estate business is second to none.
Bob Thompson is not the polished, tell-you-what-you-want-to-hear type. He's direct, sometimes blunt, and he'll challenge you the moment you start making excuses. But that's exactly why his clients get results. He is the one you want in your corner.
If you ask Bob a hard question, you get a straight answer. Not a sales pitch, not something softened to make you feel better. He'll tell you what you need to hear — but somehow does it in a way that never feels harsh. Bob changed how they think about the business.
I've had the privilege of coaching alongside Bob Thompson through Legacy Group International. Bob is a wealth of knowledge with years of experience, but what sets him apart is how generously he shares it. He genuinely wants to see others succeed.
Bob holds the Governance Designation Credential issued by Legacy Group International in partnership with eXp Realty — recognizing outstanding leadership and a sustained commitment to empowering agents across the LGI community.
Buying or selling a home, looking for coaching, want to book a speaker, or just want to connect — fill out the form and Bob will personally reach out within 24 hours.