After a successful career in microcomputer sales and software design, Michael entered the mortgage brokerage business and began financing commercial and income producing properties. Working syndication and private placements, gave him the opportunity to work on world class developments and high level capital market transactions. Becoming a real estate broker in 1989 in Chicago and working with commercial properties for corporations, investors and government. In 2003 he launched Next Chicago Realty and grew from 2 to 92 licensed agents in less than 18 months. Today Michael continues to sell, lease, manage, invest and recruit for real estate brokerage with Keller Williams commercial arm, KW Commercial.