About Michael Kim
With over 30 years of experience as a real estate investor, user and advisor, Michael Kim has an extensive knowledge of the New York real estate market and its demographic changes. Clients consider him ?the best friend and advisor one can have? when it comes to helping them find or sell a residential or commercial property.
Whether you are seeking a home or place of business, Michael is well equipped and ready to help. Since 1985, he has owned and leased over 10 commercial retail and wholesale properties, and assisted over 100 retail photo stores with leases and operations as a supplier and consultant.
Born in Korea, Michael went to school in Korea, Bolivia and moved to Florida then to New York in 1982. He attended the University of Miami, earned a B.S. degree in Management from Pace University, and received a Certificate in Travel & Hospitality from NYU. Michael is also the Managing Officer of EMBA (Executive MBA Program).
A professional photographer for many years, he went on to own multiple photo retail stores, wholesale labs, supplies and album/frame manufacturing company in the US and China. His keen business sense and unending motivation to dive deeper into real estate led him to obtain sales license in New York.
Michael has lived in Queens and Long Island over the decades. He currently resides in beautiful Port Washington, but enjoys working in Manhattan every day. ?New York City makes you feel alive, younger, and excited to wake up every day. Home is where your heart is, and my heart is right here.?
Fluent in Korean, Spanish and English, Michael is a world traveler who also enjoys golfing and motorcycling in his free time. He is the proud father of a son in the U.S. Air Force and lives with his lovely wife and two beautiful small dogs.