About Michele DeYoung

Michele DeYoung is a dedicated real estate professional who brings a distinctive blend of market knowledge, hospitality expertise, and genuine client focus to every transaction. She began her career as a REALTOR® in Minnesota, where she helped clients buy and sell homes and developed a clear philosophy: the best outcomes happen when the right property is thoughtfully matched to the right people. That commitment to creating perfect matches remains at the center of her work today.

 

Over the past two years, Michele has been based in Miami Beach, helping clients navigate one of South Florida’s most dynamic and competitive markets. Her experience spans both primary residences and lifestyle properties, giving her a practical understanding of what buyers value in coastal and urban settings.

 

Before focusing fully on real estate, Michele spent a decade as the owner-operator of a bed and breakfast and restaurant in northern Wisconsin. That hands-on experience managing hospitality businesses sharpened her ability to see properties through the eyes of both owners and guests—understanding flow, presentation, comfort, and the small details that turn a house into a welcoming home or a successful investment. She recently sold those businesses and now channels that operational insight into helping clients evaluate properties with a seasoned, practical perspective.

 

As a trained sommelier, Michele brings an additional layer of refinement and personal connection to her practice. She integrates her knowledge of wine and the art of thoughtful hospitality into the client experience, creating a more memorable and personalized journey whether clients are buying, selling, or simply exploring their options. This unique combination of real estate expertise and sommelier sensibility allows her to serve clients who appreciate both sound market guidance and the finer elements of lifestyle.

 

Michele and her husband share a deep love of boating and fishing. Their time on the water has drawn them toward the Florida Keys, a region whose pace, natural beauty, and strong sense of community resonate with the way they prefer to live. That personal connection to coastal and island living informs the authentic guidance she offers clients seeking waterfront, boating-friendly, or second-home properties.

 

Whether working with first-time buyers, seasoned investors, or those looking to transition into a new chapter of coastal living, Michele approaches every relationship with patience, clear communication, and a genuine desire to find the right fit. Clients benefit from a professional who understands both the numbers and the lifestyle—someone who has bought and sold homes, run hospitality businesses, and continues to live the waterfront lifestyle she helps others achieve.