Mike Morgan, J.D., is the Broker-Owner of Morgan Florida, a full service real estate company representing buyers and sellers throughout the State of Florida, as well as offering research consulting to a variety of financial institutions, hedge funds and investors. Morgan Florida is a member of the National Association of Realtors and Florida Association of Realtors.
Since 2004, Mike's primary focus has been providing research and consulting services to financial analysts, hedge funds, private equity groups, REITs, private investment groups. Beginning late 2007 and moving forward, Mike's focus is working with three retainer clients for the purchase and management of real estate opportunities in Florida, Seattle, the Carolinas, the Turks and Caicos and Belize.
Prior to 2008 Morgan Florida provided a ground zero look at what buyers and sellers were thinking, as well as how builders and developers were operating. Mike provided a unique view into Florida, the Caribbean and national housing markets that eluded analysts simply regurgitating numbers. In addition to research and consulting services, Mike offered statewide tours of real estate markets and investment analysis on a variety of land, condo, single family and multi-family projects, as well as a look at the retail, commercial and specialty markets.
As a consultant to the financial industry, Mike has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Smart Money, Canada's The National Post, The Palm Beach Post, Scripps Newspapers, Britain's Money Week, Global Economic Analysis and hundreds of real estate blogs and publications. In the October 6, 2006 issue of the international financial publication, Barron's, Mike's article on the Florida housing market was published as a full page feature on page 44.
Prior to forming Morgan Florida, Mike was an independent agent with RE/MAX of Stuart. And prior to entering real estate Mike held executive positions with Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide and The Trump Organization on the casino resort side. At Starwood, Mike built a strategic Internet Marketing program complimented by Database Direct Marketing projects. Mike was responsible for brand marketing, creative services, technology development and new business markets. Under his tutelage these groups maximized the profitable revenue stream and exceeded established revenue goals and metrics.
At Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Mike was the featured marketing columnist for two leading international publications, Casino Executive and the Gaming Observer. In addition to his comprehensive international marketing experience, Mike has used his skills to hire, train and develop functional business units.
Mike earned his law degree from Nova Southeastern with concentrations in International Business Transactions and Real Property, passing the Florida and New Jersey Bar exams in one sitting. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University majoring in Finance.
In addition to Mike's real estate interests, he is the President of "m3 Interactive Marketing", an Internet Marketing company specializing in developing and managing Internet Marketing campaigns.
In the early 80's Mike built an international marketing company that was sold to a California group of investors. Following the sale, Mike earned his United States Coast Guard Captain's license and took an 18 month hiatus to live in Key West, operating a charter business for sport fishermen and divers. Mike holds an active USCG Captain's license and he is is an avid fishermen, diver and kayaker.
You can reach Mike directly at Mike@MorganFlorida.org or toll free cell phone at 888-227-5217.
Mike has earned certifications and designations referenced below:
GRI Certified - Graduate REALTOR® Institute designees have completed at least 120 hours of specialized real estate courses and made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services to their clients. The GRI curriculum incorporates a common body of knowledge for progressive real estate professionals. A REALTOR® who possesses the GRI designation has not only completed a course of study required by the program, but also subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Any person awarded the GRI designation must be a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and must maintain that membership to retain the designation.
SRES Certified - Seniors Real Estate Specialist® is a professional designation certified by the Senior Advantage Real Estate Council® in Murphys, California. Seniors Real Estate Specialists help seniors make wise decisions about selling the family home, buying rental property, managing the capital gains and estate tax implications of owning real estate, obtaining a reverse mortgage, moving to a senior community, and other issues. The Senior Advantage Real Estate Council® (SAREC®) tracks the special issues and needs of senior property owners and provides education to REALTORS® who make seniors an important focus of their business. The SRES® designation was introduced in 1997 and is nationally recognized.
e-Pro Certified - The National Association of REALTORS® certifies real estate agents that have demonstrated advanced skills in Internet and Interactive Marketing. Less than 1 in 500 real estate agents have passed the testing to receive e-Pro Certification. I have more than 20 years of sophisticated marketing and sales experience, and I am one of the elite e-Pro Certified REALTORS®.
CRS Certified - The prestigious Certified Residential Specialist® (CRS) Designation is awarded by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors®. Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate. Less than 1% of all Realtors nationwide have earned the CRS credentials. Home buyers and sellers can be assured that CRS Designees subscribe to the strict Realtor® Code of Ethics, have access to the latest technology, and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home.
