If you know Mike Parker, you know he never goes anywhere without a hat. Whether it's a straw hat to keep him cool in the summer or another one of his extensive collection, Mike's hats are his personal trademark. Even if you're just meeting Mike, you'll soon realize that his hats are just one of the many things that set him apart from the crowd.

For Mike, success has always meant doing his absolute best no matter the situation. It's an attitude he learned at an early age, growing up on his family's farm in nearby Gallitan County. His dedicated work ethic and never-give-up philosophy also made him a natural at sports. He began playing basketball, baseball, and softball in junior high and high school. Never one to do anything halfway, Mike continued with competitive softball for 19 years - playing 300 games a year in major local, state, national, and world tournaments throughout 38 states.

Mike's motivation and drive to be the best have always come through in everything he does. During college, he began his career with Kentucky Utilities and quickly worked his way up in the company. At the same time, he was also serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. For Mike, everything seemed to be falling into place. However, in 1984, an accident at the power plant left him badly burned over more than 50 percent of his body.

-Mike uses his love for sports to benefit others - including his own yearly golf tournament to benefit the Children's Miracle Network or other charities. But today it is in real estate that his competitive drive for achievement truly shines through.

For some, this traumatic experience would have been devastating. But to Mike, it was a turning point. These days, he often comments that it was one of the best things that could have happened to him because it gave him the opportunity to redirect his energies to a new challenge - his real estate career.

From his first year in the business, Mike's dedication to excellence took him straight to the top. Ranked as one of the top agents in Northern Kentucky, Mike has become well known throughout the industry for his unique and effective marketing campaigns as well as for his consistant track record of success. After nearly a decade, his numerous national awards are proof of his ability to get the job done. But those are not what makes his work truly fulfilling.

Mike sees his role not as a salesperson, but as a problem solver. To him, each new day is a new opportunity to find new and better ways to help his clients reach their goals in buying or selling a home. His many satisfied clients know him as someone who truly cares about their needs and has what it take to get the job done right the first time. Whether you're thinking of buying or selling a home in Norhtern Kentucky, look to the top. That's where you'll find Mike Parker, and that's where you'll find the results you deserve. Call him today. You'll be glad you did.