An extensive background in athletics and business management helped Ralph Faillace develop the easy-going demeanor and solid work ethic for which he is known. A resident of Northwest Bradenton for 20 years with 15+ years in the real estate business, customers can count on Ralph’s experience, local knowledge and expertise.
Ralph earned a bachelor’s degree in education with a double minor in business an... more.d biology from Ashland University in Ohio. A former resident of Long Island, New York, Ralph spent over 19 years running his own business representing big-name sporting goods companies selling and servicing stores in the New York City metropolitan area. His business specialized in the tennis industry, representing Prince Tennis, K-Swiss footwear, Yamaha Tennis and others. While with Yamaha Tennis, Ralph earned recognition as salesman of the year. He continued to represent several of these companies after moving to Florida in 1995. He credits the success of his business to the remarkable customer service he provided as well as his attention to detail and ability to read trends in the marketplace. His wife, Megg, who joined Ralph’s real estate business in 2014, has always played a crucial role in his success.
Ralph transitioned his career to the real estate industry in 1999, which began with Wedebrock Real Estate Company in their Longboat Key office. He later joined the Michael Saunders & Company team in 2007, where today he specializes in properties on Florida’s Gulf Coast, particularly Manatee County. Ralph was recognized as the Michael Saunders & Company Relocation Agent of the Year for his company-wide achievements in sales volume for 2012.
As an active part of his community, Ralph is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Bradenton, the Manatee and Anna Maria chambers of commerce as well as Realize Bradenton. He also serves as the treasurer of the Pine Meadow Homeowners Association and is a proud contributor to the MSC Foundation. Ralph loves playing sports of all kinds, as he played college and semi-pro baseball, competing in the amateur World Series three times. In the evenings, you can find him playing tennis at GT Bray or walking the family dog.
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