Nick Ratliff

Associate Broker (18 years experience) Specialties: Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Consulting Originally from the small town of Mt. Sterling, which is located 30 minutes east of Lexington, Kentucky, I came to Lexington in the fall of '97 to attend the University of Kentucky. Working my way through school with part-time jobs, internships, and a co-op program, I graduated with a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering. At the time, I was working for a small engineering firm in Lexington which offered me a full-time position in charge of designing all test equipment and procedures of their products while also working exclusively with the company's patent lawyer. After close to two and half years with the company, I decided to pursue my Masters in Business Administration. It was at this point that I finally got the opportunity to enter the field that I had always had an interest in, real estate. Having a family history of builders and carpenters, the new construction scene is very familiar. During the summer of 2005, I spent 6 weeks in Italy where I received a top notch education in International Business and the Kepner-Tregoe Mind-Based Decision Making. As of December 2005, I have received my MBA degree from the University Kentucky. I now sit having both my Undergraduate and Graduate degrees from UK. Being a native of the area, like everyone else, I am a huge UK sports fan, especially the UK Basketball program. I take every opportunity I can to watch the Cats on television, but preferably in person. Unlike many realtors, this career was definitely a choice and not just an option. I bring to my customers the mentality and work ethic of an engineer, a well educated business mindset, and the people skills of a typical country boy. I simply love getting to know my clients and assisting them with whichever Real Estate process it may be. My goal isn't to merely gain clients but to build friendships. After all who do you enjoy helping more, friends or strangers?