Getting To Know Haley Michael

Please tell us a little bit about your family.

Jeff and I met in 2011, got married in 2015 and currently live on the Eastside of Greenville with our amazing children and pup, Avery. Jeff works in veterinary sales with Royal Canin and is my biggest supporter in my career and best friend. Charlie is 3 years old, full of energy, has the most fun imagination and a fantastic head of curls. Frankie is 2 years old, has a contagious laugh, smart as a whip and he looks just like his daddy. We are expecting another little girl, Joey, this Christmas and we are all so excited to meet her!

What do you love most about the real estate industry?

How excited clients get on closing day. Whether they are buying a new house or closing a chapter of an old house, it’s always such a special and fun day to be a part of.

What inspired you or led you to become a licensed real estate agent?

I’ve lived in Greenville my entire life and wanted a career where I could be a part of the community and have the freedom to see results from my driven and hardworking personality.

What inspired you or led you to join our C Dan Joyner Family?

Based on the information I knew at the time, the best of the best worked at C Dan Joyner, so clearly they must have been doing something right. 5 years later, my decision still holds true! The broker in charge at the time was one of the most remarkable woman I had ever met and I knew I wouldn’t go wrong with her as my mentor and friend.

What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?

Giovannis, Paisanos, Tipsy Taco and Southern Growl

How long have you lived or worked in the upstate of South Carolina?

33 years, my entire life

What is the neatest event you have been to here in the upstate?

There are so many! Fall for Greenville, all Clemson football games, our neighborhood fireworks show, Turkey Day 8k, Main Street Christmas Parade

Give me three attributes that best describe YOU?

Determined, Compassionate, Organized

What is your favorite movie of all time?

Not a movie. A show…Friends, no question

Do you have any advice that you consistently give to your clients?

Things always happen for a reason.

What is something that you dream of doing one day?

Skydiving. Had plans to do it last May with my Dad for his birthday but had to reschedule for next year hopefully!

What would you consider to be your specialty?

Caring about how things are affecting my clients and being honest and straight forward about the situation.

What is one thing about the Upstate that you believe sets it apart over everywhere else?

Small town feel of all the different downtown areas of each neighborhood (Greer, TR, Simpsonville, etc), but still so close to the bigger city feel of Greenville.

Outside of a personal family member, is there anyone that you look up to more than anyone else and is considered by you to be an inspiration?

Fritzi Barbour

Where would you like to be in your life in the next ten years?

Right here, in our forever home with my amazing family and the best friends anyone could ask for! Excelling in Real Estate in a market that still sees the importance of having agent representation.

What is one thing that most people do not know about you?

I love to Snowboard!

Are there any places that you have visited that you would recommend for others to visit and enjoy?

Stay in a bed and breakfast in Bar Harbor, Maine. Spend a weekend at Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville, Georgia. Hike Cinque Terre, Italy.

If you could be famous would you be an actor, a musician, a politician, a sports star or anything else you would wish to be?

I don’t think I would want to be famous.

What is your favorite time of the year?

Fall for sure (football, weather, holidays, beer, I love it all in Fall)

What do you wish for your clients every time you begin to work with them?

Buying or selling a house is a positive and fun experience for them.

How do you work on being better everyday (Personal and business)?

Exercising, adapting, learning from others. Following through with what I say I am going to do.

Name one thing that sets you apart from other agents in the Upstate.

I promise to make it fun. You won’t find anyone who will work harder or care more.

What is your favorite social media platform?

Instagram Boomerang Jumps

Finally, what makes a home a home to you?

When you are sick as a dog and feeling like poop, can you feel yourself laying in this family room on a couch with a bowl of soup and Netflix? If so, it’s home.

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