LEWIS RATCLIFF | REAL ESTATE ADVISOR

Lewis Ratcliff is originally from London, England but has lived in Victoria since the age of 7. Prior to joining Engel & Völkers, Lewis played professional lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League. During his 14-year career, he played for the Calgary Roughnecks, Toronto Rock, and Washington/Vancouver Stealth and recently retired as the 6th leading scorer in NLL history with over 1000 points and a 2x NLL Champion. Lewis also played locally for the Victoria Shamrocks, winning The Mann Cup Championships in 2003 and 2005. In 2012, Lewis purchased the Seattle Starz, which allowed him to convert his success as an athlete into success as a business owner/operator. The Seattle Starz, which consists of over 500 players, is currently the number one lacrosse recruiting company in the Pacific Northwest.
Living on Bear Mountain with his wife and two children, Lewis understands the relationship between community, sport, education, and family. Whether you’re looking for the best schools for your children or prefer the buzz of Victoria’s downtown restaurant scene, Lewis has the knowledge to provide you with the inside track on buying or selling your home!

TANYA ZAKKOUR | REAL ESTATE ADVISOR

Tanya enjoys being a Real Estate Advisor and can be found expressing her passion in sales in Royal Bay. As an Area Manager, she has had the opportunity to match hundreds of families to their ideal home. She understands and values the personal relationships created with clients, and will aim to ensure you feel at ease and educated throughout the entire buying process. “Charismatic with a genuine and caring approach to life” is how clients and co-workers describe the Edmonton-born Realtor who grew up on Vancouver Island. Tanya spent 14 years in Vancouver growing her passion for all things ‘real estate and design’.

Prior to Real Estate, Tanya studied Psychology at UVIC. Tanya’s career in Real Estate began 11 years ago when she joined a Real Estate Investment Firm after working as a Regional Sales Manager for a telecommunications company. While licensed as a Realtor Tanya took on clients for renovation projects which further led her desire to learn more about Building and Design. Tanya enrolled in BCIT’s program for Architectural and Structural Technology, certifying her as a Draftsman.

Lastly, Tanya is fueled by the love of her friends and family; she and her husband Sean have two wonderful boys, Noah (9) and Jacob (4) who are her true passion. Her flair for life and enthusiastic personality paired with her strong knowledge of the industry makes working alongside her very enjoyable.

KYLE FUZI | REAL ESTATE ADVISOR

Having lived on Vancouver Island his whole life, and in Victoria since 2005, Kyle has a wealth of knowledge about the Island’s many communities and their varying real estate markets.

Kyle has earned the trust and respect of clients and colleagues by being an honest and integral Realtor® who always goes above and beyond to provide exceptional service. For many years Kyle has been a valuable member of The Ratcliff Group. Since 2017, the team has been recognized as one of the top 10 producing teams in all of North America having completed 100’s of millions of dollars in transactions during that timeframe. The support of the team is one of the attributing factors to Kyle’s success in real estate over the years. On a personal note, Kyle lives on Bear Mountain with his wife and two children where they love to spend their spare time enjoying time outdoors and traveling around the Island exploring all it has to offer. Aside from real estate, one of Kyle’s main passions is snowboarding. He’s been hitting the slopes for over 20 years and tries to spend as much time as possible at Mt. Washington during the winter. For the last three years, Kyle has also volunteered as a Director with the Bear Mountain Community Association where he works with his fellow Directors and members of the community to help shape the future of the resort and keep it a wonderful place to live.

If you’ve been considering selling or if you have any questions about real estate, please don’t hesitate to contact Kyle. He always welcomes your call or email and will be happy to chat with you with no pressure or obligation whatsoever.

BRANDYN NAGEL | REAL ESTATE ADVISOR

Born and raised in Southwestern Ontario, Brandyn moved to Victoria in the fall of 2011. After his education in Business and Economics, he started investing in Real Estate at the age of 22. Having travelled extensively for work and gaining experience catering to people of many different backgrounds, cultures and fields, he understands the importance of building trustworthy & transparent relationships in the Real Estate industry. Combining his excellent work ethic, with reliable, honest service, Brandyn assures the process of buying and selling is amicable and stress-free. Outside of the office, Brandyn can be found on the golf course, hiking, or spending time on his motorcycle.

SUMMER HUGHES | REAL ESTATE ADVISOR

Born and raised in Victoria, Summer fell in love with the real estate market from a young age. She is so grateful to be working in her hometown and thrives in a competitive environment. Summer loves how Victoria is such a desirable place to live in, with people who want to live here, raise a family here, and establish their legacy in such a beautiful place. When it comes to face-to-face interactions with clients, Summer brings her best foot forward and always leads with compassion, loyalty, and hard work. Summer puts in endless hours for her clients and helps buyers and sellers alike to achieve only the best results. 

Before joining the team at Engel & Völkers, Summer worked as a real estate assistant for the last two years. As someone who understands the ins and outs of Victoria’s most desirable neighbourhoods, Summer has spent the past five years flipping homes with her partner. With a passion for learning, Summer invests countless hours to stay on top of the fluctuating market to ensure she delivers excellence for every client. 

Summer currently lives in Cook St Village with her Fiance and 4 year old Siberian husky named Titan. She fell in love with her neighbourhood for its proximity to local shops, delicious eats, and desirable places to walk Mr. Titan every day along Dallas Road. Summer understands the unique characteristics that Victoria’s neighbourhoods have to offer based on the varying life stages of a person’s life. There’s nothing she loves more than helping her client find their perfect home and witnessing their joy when she helps to make their dreams come true.

MADDY MCOUATT | UNLICENSED EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Maddy is the latest addition to the Ratcliff Group, bringing with her a passion for meeting and helping people and building new relationships in the real estate world. Born in Vancouver and raised in Kelowna, BC, Maddy recently moved to Victoria with the intention to lay her roots here. She is in the process of completing her Real Estate License and is excited to cut her teeth in real estate with the Ratcliff Group. Co-workers and mentors on the team know her to be a determined and conscientious individual who will always work in her client’s best interest.

Maddy’s adventurous spirit fuels her enthusiasm for travel, exploring new places and trying new things. When she is not hard at work helping clients or studying for her qualifications, she can be found hiking or heading to a favourite beach to read and enjoy the outdoors.

AMY RATCLIFF | TEAM MANAGEMENT | UNLICENSED ASSISTANT

As well as a flare for design, Amy shares her husbands passion for real estate. Born and raised in Vancouver, Amy provides the Ratcliff Group valuable insight and a unique perspective marketing island properties to a competitive Vancouver market. While living in Victoria, Amy maintains her strong connection to the mainland and her Vancouver real estate contacts. Her dedication to customer service has been well developed over her many years in management and leadership roles.
On weekends or time off you will find her wandering around Homesense, snuggling her adorable pups, and spending some quality time with her husband, stepchildren, and their newest edition to the family baby Cam Cam. Amy appreciates the simple things in life and would never turn down a sip of champagne with her family and friends.