About Us
Your Neighborhood Experts
We are focused on providing you with the best results and service in the industry. We listen carefully to understand your real estate goals and work hard to create solutions that make sense for you. Whether you are new to the market or an experienced investor, we have the expertise, proven track record, and resources to help you achieve your real estate goals.
As is often said, real estate is about location, location, location. We have extensive knowledge of the Pittsburgh, PA area and can help you find the right home for you or the right buyer for your home.
Mark Ratti, Sr.
Mark Ratti, Sr. began life as a school teacher for the city of
Mark Sr. was married to Carol Hirsh Ratti for 46 years until her passing in October 2012. They resided in the community of Pleasant Hills for over 37 years, living in the same home the entire time. Their 3 children, Michelle, Mark Jr., and Drew, have given them 5 remarkable grandchildren.
Community involvement has been important to Mark Sr. throughout his life. He has run for school board, served on the school board of
His work ethic is reflected by his commitment to serving his clients. Mark Sr. is excited about the future of real estate in the
EDUCATION:
South Catholic (now Seton-La Salle) High School - 1962
B. A. Walsh College (University) History 1966 - Outstanding Alumni - 1982
M.A.T. Education University of Pittsburgh - 1968
Penn State University - Broker License Credits, 1974
GRI - Graduate REALTORS Institute, 1978
CRS - Certified Residential Specialist, 1979
ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative, 1995
RECS-Real Estate Cyber Space Specialist
REALTORS National Marketing Institute
Commercial Investment Course 101, 1978 & 2002
Certified Residential Broker Course 101, 1980
LICENSES:
Pennsylvania Certified Teacher, 1967
Reading Specialist, 1973
Real Estate Salesman, 1970
Real Estate Broker, 1974
MEMBERSHIP:
Real Estate:
National Association of REALTORS
Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS; Director, 1984
REALTORS Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh; Director for 7 yrs.
REALTORS National Marketing Institute
REALTORS Council of Residential Specialists
REALTORS Buyer Agency Council
Real Estate Cyberspace Society
Endorsed Local Partner (ELP) for Dave Ramsey
Community:
Peters Twp. Chamber of Commerce
West Jefferson Hills Chamber of Commerce; Director 1980-87, President, 1998
Hillcrest Christian School - past Volunteer Business Administrator , school board member 1986-1992
Youth for Christ-Metro Pittsburgh, board member 1992-2004
Commissioner Pleasant Hills Soccer, 1978
Coach for West Jefferson soccer & PHARA baseball
Teacher & Clinical Reading Specialist in Pittsburgh Public Schools, 1966 to 1978
CCD Teacher & Sunday School Teacher
Boy Scouts of America, Steel City Chapter District Chairman, 2006-2009; Cub Scout den leader & packmaster, 1978
Volunteer at Urban Impact since 2013
FAMILY:
Married to the late Carol Hirsh Ratti 46 years
Three children: Michelle, Mark & Drew
Five grandchildren: Garrett, Alec, Emma, Hannah & Julia
REAL ESTATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award 2005
Member of Prestigious RE/MAX Hall of Fame (1st in Western PA)
Member of RE/MAX 100% Club, 1984-1990, 1996-2003, 2005, 2009
Member of RE/MAX Platinum Club, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012-13
Member of Andron Epiphanon Fraternity (for sales excellence) since 1977; Transaction Leader, 1984; Top Team, 2002
Salesman of the Year - Benson & Sons - Entire Company, 1979
REAL ESTATE SPEAKER BACKGROUND:
Instructor for the REALTORS Educational Institute, Sales Training & Selling Techniques, since 1989
Speaker at RE/MAX International Convention, 1985
Speaker at National Convention of REALTORS, 1979 & 1980
Former Director of Training for Benson & Sons REALTORS
Speaker at R-Day, 1980, 1981, 1983
Substitute GRI Instructor for Pennsylvania
Speaker at various REALTOR boards across the state
Mark Ratti, Jr.
Mark Ratti, Jr. was born into the world of real estate, drawing house plans and visiting open houses since he was a boy. While other children built crazy block creations, Mark Jr. designed homes with style, shutters, and landscaping. He earned his real estate license before graduating from college, running open houses and learning the ropes from his father, Mark Sr.
Mark Jr. married his college sweetheart and Upper St. Clair High School alumna Christina Huebner after her graduation in 1994. Together they have three beautiful daughters: Emma, Hannah, and Julia. They reside in the community of
EDUCATION:
Thomas Jefferson High School - 1987
B.S.B.A. - Geneva College - 1991 - Degrees in Business Administration & Accounting
Real Estate Fundamentals & Practice - Robert Morris College - 1990
Various Real Estate Courses in Management, Finance & Sales 1990-1997
PERSONAL:
Married to Christina Huebner Ratti, 1994
Daughters: Emma, Hannah & Julia
Resident of Bethel Park
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
GRI - Graduate, REALTORS Institute
CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
MEMBERSHIP:
Real Estate:
National Association of REALTORS
Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS
REALTORS Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
REALTORS National Marketing Institute
Community:
Member - South Hills Bible Chapel
Sunday School Teacher
REAL ESTATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Washington-Greene Association of REALTORS
Circle of Excellence:
Bronze Award - 1993
Silver Award - 1994
Gold Award - 1995, 1996
REALTORS Assoc of Metropolitan Pgh
Andron Epiphanon Fraternity:
Silver Award - 1997, 1998, 1999
Gold 2000, 2001; Titanium 2002, 2004-2013
RE/MAX International:
President's Club - 1993, 1995
Executive Club - 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999
100% Club - 1998, 2000-2005, 2007-2009, 2012, Platinum Club, 2006, 2013
Induction into RE/MAX Hall of Fame - 2002
Listed in the 1995 Top Pro survey by National Relocation and Real Estate Magazine
RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award - 2012
Top Ten in Commission Earned in Western PA - 2012 and 2013
Drew Ratti
Like his older brother, Drew was born into the world of real estate. He started out handling his Dad's mailings and delivering signs, then decided to get his real estate license in order to help out by running open houses. Drew's interest in technology led him to being the webmaster of markratti.com and the creator of the numerous virtual tours on the website.
EDUCATION:
Thomas Jefferson High School - 1999
B.A. History - California University of Pennsylvania- 2004
PERSONAL:
Married to Shannon Quigley Ratti - 2014
Resident of South Park
Licences:
Real Estate Salesperson -2002
MEMBERSHIP:
Real Estate:
National Association of REALTORS
Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS
REALTORS Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
Community:
Hillcrest Alumni Association
Designations
- ABR
- CRS
- GRI
- REALTOR®