With more than 40 years of experience as a Louisville, KY real estate agent, Mike Farrar is a consistent top performer known for delivering trusted guidance and results. Over the course of his career, he has ranked among the Top 25 Re/Max agents in the Kentucky region.
Now part of simpler.realestate, Mike continues providing the same high level of service his clients have relied on for decades, serving the Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana markets. From the Highlands to St. Matthews, Anchorage to Prospect, and throughout Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Bullitt and Spencer Counties, Mike brings deep knowledge of Louisville’s neighborhoods and the surrounding communities. Whether buying or selling, his clients benefit from clear communication, market expertise, and a strategy tailored specifically to their goals.
Known for his honest, accurate, and timely advice, Mike is committed to creating a seamless and successful real estate experience from start to finish. If you’re relocating to or from Louisville, Mike will also connect you with trusted real estate professionals nationwide to ensure continuity and care wherever your next move takes you.
MEET MIKE
Calling Louisville home since age eight, Mike is a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky. He has witnessed firsthand the growth and evolution of his hometown. His deep local roots, combined with decades of experience, make him a trusted resource for longtime residents and corporate relocation clients alike.
Licensed in 1986, Mike holds both the GRI and CRP designations and is a licensed Broker Associate. His relocation expertise, strengthened through his CRP training, allows him to guide clients through their corporate move with clarity and confidence. It was through his work in corporate relocation that he met his wife Becky when she transferred to Louisville with LG&E. Together, they have two children, Peary and Macy.
Throughout his career, Mike has earned the Chairman’s Club, Platinum Club, Hall of Fame, and Lifetime Achievement honors during his years with a national franchise. This recognition reflects Mike’s consistent production and professional integrity. He also served 3 three-year terms on the Board of Directors of the Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®.
Today, as part of simpler.realestate, Mike combines legacy expertise with a modern, streamlined approach to better serve his clients in Louisville and the surrounding communities.
Qualifications
- Licensed since 1986
- Full Time Realtor
- 2000 – 2004-Ranked Top 20 Re/Max Agent for the State of KY
- 2004 Ranked #3 Re/Max Agent for the State of KY
- 2005 – 2010 Ranked #1 Re/Max Team for the State of KY
- 2010 Ranked #57 Re/Max Team for the United States
- 2011 – 2017 Ranked Top 10 Re/Max Team for the State of KY
- 2018 – 2019- Ranked Top 25 Re/Max Agent for state of KY
- 2020 – 2021- Ranked Top 20 Re/Max Agent for state of KY
- 2021 – 2025- Ranked Top 25 Re/Max Agent for state of KY
Work History
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 10/01/18 – 9/30/21 |
| KARPAC TRUSTEE | 09/01/12 – 01/31/16 |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 10/01/11 – 09/30/12 |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 10/01/10 – 09/30/11 |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 10/01/09 – 09/30/10 |
| BOARD FORMS COMMITTEE | 10/01/07 – 09/30/08 |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sec./Treas. | 10/01/06 – 09/30/07 |
| GLAR FINANCE COMMITTEE Sec./Treas. | 10/01/06 – 09/30/07 |
| GLARPAC TRUSTEES | 10/01/06 – 09/30/07 |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sec./Treas.-Elect | 10/01/05 – 09/30/06 |
| GLAR FINANCE COMMITTEE Sec./Treas.-Elect | 10/01/05 – 09/30/06 |
| GLAR FINANCE COMMITTEE Treasurer | 10/01/06 – 09/30/06 |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 10/01/04 – 09/30/05 |
| ORIENTATION TASK FORCE | 10/01/04 – 09/30/05 |
| GLARPAC FUNDRAISING ASOC | 10/01/03 – 09/30/04 |
| GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE | 10/01/03 – 09/30/04 |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 10/01/02 – 09/30/03 |
| GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chair | 10/01/02 – 09/30/03 |
| STRATEGIC LONG RANGE PLAN | 10/01/02 – 09/30/03 |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 10/01/01 – 09/30/02 |
| PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ASOC | 10/01/01 – 09/30/02 |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 01/01/01 – 09/30/01 |
| PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ASOC | 01/01/01 – 09/30/01 |
Education
- 1985- University of Kentucky Graduate, BA Finance and Accounting
- GRI- Graduate of the Real Estate Institute
- CRP- Certified Relocation Professional
