Professional Achievement |
Certifications in the following:
*Green – all things related to Eco-friendly
living
*Accredited Buyer Representative
*Strategic Pricing Specialist
*Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
*Seniors Real Estate Specialist
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Bio |
Born and raised in the South, primarily New Orleans, Michael is a consummate gentleman. He grew up traveling the world with his family and intrinsically knows what will catch someone's eye when looking at homes and how to design them best. This is a gift his mother imparted to him. She was an award-winning Interior Designer and self-proclaimed architect.
Michael, and his partner, Dr. Brent Becnel, designed his historic home in New Orleans, which has been showcased more than a dozen times in print and TV. He's helped design homes in Pebble Beach, CA, and Charleston, SC, along with working on several development deals across the country and in the Caribbean.
Before his foray into real estate, Michael worked for NBC National News out of Charlotte. He had the opportunity to work with some of the legends of the news business like Tom Brokaw, Andrea Mitchell, David Bloom, David Gregory, and others.
Deciding that overnight shifts weren't for him, he turned to the family auto dealerships in New Orleans and Southern Arkansas. For 25 years, he ran 5 dealerships in two states and still has great connections to people in the industry today.
Everything he's done lead him to being a Realtor®. From the long hours at NBC and the dealerships to learning how to work with different personalities in one transaction. His design work with his mother, doing development deals, long hours and tedious organizing at NBC, working with different personalities in one transaction; all these things prepared Michael for being a great Realtor®. He brings a creative approach to finding the best home for his clients. "Sometimes, clients think they have to have a certain item in their new home, but what they really want is something that will comfort them and confirm that this is home," says Michael on working with relocation clients. This is a passion for Michael, and it shows in every encounter he has with clients.
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