“Bob Edge opened the Dallas office of Cushman & Wakefield 40 years ago, and I was fortunate enough to be hired by him 37 years ago. He was a terrific leader and top-quality kind of guy. We worked on a lot of transactions together and he was always a true professional.

“I was partners with Bob for more than 16 years. He was a wonderful mentor, friend, father, and partner. He always preached integrity—always doing the right thing, even if it meant that it was not in your financial best interest. He was a great mentor who shared his knowledge readily with anyone and everyone who simply asked.”

“Bob pioneered the modern real estate brokerage model as we know it today. He brought a new a new level of sophistication to the real estate service process, redefined best practices, and set a new standard of professionalism in our industry.”

I learned a great deal from him. He was always ethical, always prepared, and he was an incredible optimist. In this business, you hear the word “no” a lot. But it never got Bob down; in his mind, there was always another opportunity. His optimism benefitted us all. Bob was a true leader and one of the icons in our industry. He was also a joy to be around. He loved to golf and have fun. He loved Cushman & Wakefield and was a great mentor to a lot of people—me included.

He taught me to be prepared and to pay attention to the details. Bob had a fantastic work ethic, but, as my father also taught me, he knew it was just as important to enjoy yourself as you go along.”

As a non-practicing attorney and seasoned broker, he was a fountain of knowledge. He loved to help young people—both within the office and outside. This can be witnessed in his many years as chairman of the Dallas Youth Crime Commission. Also, when you think of all the people he mentored or helped in terms of their careers, it would be hard to calculate the impact or the number of real estate professionals he influenced over his 40+ years in DFW.”

“Of course he loved A&M more than anybody I’ve ever met. He was unwavering in his support—through thick and thin—until the day he died. He always wanted, as he told me many times, ‘To die in the saddle …’ And that’s what he did—doing what he loved most, mentoring young people and passing the torch to the next generation.”

“I will always be indebted to his mentorship. As a young professional, he inspired supreme confidence, demanded excellence, and taught me how to compete. He was never too busy to help. His door was always open. I most admired how he conducted himself as professional. Bob was a true gentleman, a man of deep conviction and old school values. You always knew where you stood with Bob because his word and handshake were never compromised.”

“I will always cherish the last time I saw Bob, just a few weeks ago. He was doing what he loved. He was impeccably dressed, sitting in his light blue leather chair, holding his red pen in hand and reviewing a lease with two of our young professionals. I had an immediate flashback and for a moment I saw myself right there beside them, listening intently and learning from the master. I was truly blessed to have worked with and been mentored by such a remarkable man.”

Professionally, the industry has lost an icon; those of us who were fortunate enough to know him personally have lost a true friend. Bob was a quiet leader, strong and impactful. Many will try to emulate him, but they won’t be able to.

He was a true gentleman. His passion for what he did was refreshing, and his love for his family was beautiful—something I was blessed to witness firsthand. I loved Bob Edge, and I will miss him dearly. My life is better thanks to him.

What Bob Edge had was special—something you can’t learn. It came with his generation. The qualities Bob had were intuitive … confidence without ego, loyalty without condition, sharing without expectation, and teaching from the heart.