Michael Puryear

Before real estate, Michael worked in IT and technology for more than 15 years. He specialized in systems administration, networking, and cloud services, and he was the person businesses turned to when their technology needed fixing. It's a long way from home sales, but the work had the same core. Figure out what's really going on, then help people make a smart decision about it.

That part never got old for him. He had always enjoyed solving problems and helping people choose well, so real estate turned out to be a natural fit.

Michael didn't leave technology behind completely. He still owns an IT consulting business, which gives him an unusual mix of technology, business, and real estate experience. It also shapes how he sees a property. To Michael, a home or a building isn't just a transaction. It's an opportunity.

That outlook is a big reason he works with such a broad range of clients. Buyers, sellers, investors, and business owners all get someone who understands what it takes to run a business and make a decision pay off.

Michael grew up in Michigan and eventually made his way to Northeast Ohio. He built his career and his family here. Over the years, he's come to appreciate the communities and opportunities throughout the region. He'll tell you that local relationships matter, and so does knowing the communities he works in.

Ask Michael about his ideal day off and the answer is simple. Time with his family, a round on the golf course, or a drive to Michigan. Anything that lets him unplug, enjoy the people around him, and recharge.

Ask his friends to describe him in three words and you'll hear the same ones. Driven. Dependable. Genuine.