08/28/2026
We wanted to share the passing of our friend, neighbor, and Atlanta leader in real estate, Bob Hamilton. While our hearts break for the loss of our friend and the amazing impact he made, we are grateful for his release from any pain he felt these last few months. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
**UPDATE**: Memorial Service arrangements for Bob Hamilton are as follows: 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 13, 2026, St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church, 3110 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Brookhaven, GA 30319. A reception will be held in the church immediately following the service.
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Bob Hamilton, who served as Georgia REALTORSĀ® (GAR) President in 1990 and as GARās Chief Executive Officer from 1995 to 2009.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Bob joined his father at Century 21 Hamilton Realty in 1971āthe same year he became a member of the DeKalb Association of REALTORSĀ®. His service to the REALTORĀ® organization included serving as president of the DeKalb Association, GAR Metro Regional Vice President, and Federal District Coordinator for Georgiaās 4th Congressional District. He also taught pre- and post-license courses at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta.
Bob had an extensive record of service at the state level and was elected to serve as president of GAR in 1990.
At the national level, Bob served on the National Association of REALTORSĀ®ā MLS Policy, Professional Standards, and Convention committees.
Bob was named GARās Chief Executive Officer in 1995. During his 14-year tenure, he received the GAR Presidentās Award in 2002 and was inducted into NARās Dr. Almon R. āBudā Smith Leadership Society. In 2009, he chaired NARās Association Executives Institute. Following his retirement from GAR, Bob was elected to the FMLS Board of Directors and received REALTORĀ® Emeritus status from NAR. In 2019, he received GARās highest honor when he was inducted into the Georgia REALTORSĀ® Hall of Fame.
Even in retirement, Bob was a beloved fixture at GAR conferences and events, and he will be dearly missed. We extend our deepest sympathies to his wife, Susan; his daughters, Sydney (Nate Huyler) and Landon Trainor (David); and his four grandchildren, Will Trainor, Cian Trainer, Wood Huyler, and Betty Huyler.