A former San Jose school district superintendent, Dr. McKay is a licensed real estate broker recognized for insightful, compelling, and thoughtful real estate analysis, as well as exceptional service and results. His clients include both buyers and sellers of homes and investment properties. Ralph also facilitates Revenue Code 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges, short sales and REO transactions.
Over $300 Million in Property Transactions
Coldwell Banker Brokerage, NRT 15 years
• Senior Certified Investment Broker
• International President’s Elite
• “Circle Of Distinction,” Coldwell Banker Elite Agents
• Top 5% of Silicon Valley Agents, San Jose Magazine
Grubb & Ellis Commercial, Senior Marketing Consultant, 5 years
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
High School English Teacher & Basketball Coach
School Principal
Director Human Resources (Chief Labor Negotiator)
Superintendent of Schools & College Professor
Credentials
B.A., English & Social Science, San Jose State University
M.A., 20th Century European History, San Jose State University
Ed.D., English Curriculum, University of the Pacific
Qualifications
Commercial Taxation, Appraisal, and Exchange Procedures:
Realtors National Marketing Institute
Negotiations: Institute for Industrial Relations, University of California, UCLA
Finance and Accounting: The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Institute for Advanced Study in the Arts & Humanities,
National Endowment for Humanities
Expertise
Education, Training & Awards:
B.A. and M.A., English & Social Science, San Jose State University
Doctorate, English Curriculum, University of the Pacific
Estate Homes, Coldwell Banker Previews Property Specialist
International President's Elite, Coldwell Banker
Circle of Distinction, Coldwell Banker Commercial
Senior Certified Investment Broker, Coldwell Banker Commercial
Negotiations Training: Institute for Industrial Relations, UCLA
Taxation, Appraisal & Exchange Procedures: Realtors National Marketing Institute
Top 5% of Silicon Valley Real Estate Agents, San Jose Magazine
Professional Affiliations:
Silicon Valley Association of Realtors,
California Association of Realtors,
National Association of Realtors
Resident of Saratoga,
U. S. Marine Corps,
High School English Teacher,
Basketball Coach,
School Principal,
Director of Personnel,
College Professor,
Superintendent of Schools,
Chief Labor Negotiator,
Labor Relations Consultant,
President, Old Grandview Ranch Properties
My primary goal is to commit my time, energy, resources, and expertise to my clients so that they can make the best possible real estate decisions.