Richard Ragatz

Richard Ragatz is a globally recognized expert in feasibility analysis and market research within the resort real estate sector, having completed over 2,500 studies across the United States and more than 70 countries.

With a strong client base comprising major developers and lenders in the resort industry, Richard has conducted nine national market surveys and organized nine Fractional Interest Conferences in the U.S.

His contributions include ten published articles in industry trade publications and over 75 speaking engagements at various industry conferences.

Richard Ragatz's educational background includes a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University, a Master's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor's degree from the same institution.

Throughout his career, Richard has held key positions such as Senior Partner at Ragatz Realty, Owner of Ragatz Associates, Principal at Ragatz Sedgwick Realty, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Oregon, and Assistant Professor of Housing and Design at Cornell University.