Michael Murphy

What do Clients Say?

Michael listed our house. We received a full offer the same day we listed. I got to know Michael on a personal basis and I can’t say enough good things about him. He is super smart, honest and a good man.

David Harmon - 93 Bell-Tel Drive, Prosperity, SC 29127

Here’s why our realtor Michael Murphy was so great for us! He was the only Lake selling realtor with a URL that sends folks looking for Lake property DIRECT to lake property. Michael Murphy is a Professional Fisherman that went realtor full time and truly KNOWS the lake and studies trends in the market and CORRECTED a big listing mistake that prevented our home from being sold the first time on market with previous realtors. I cannot thank Michael Murphy and his family enough for the time spent not only selling our home AS IS for a great price but helping us with moving. Michael knows his stuff and going above and beyond to understand the military way of life and difficulties sets him apart in my opinion! I can’t thank him enough!!

Audrey Peter - 32 Downing Circle, Gilbert, SC 29054

About Michael

When you choose Michael Murphy, you get both an award winning Associate Broker with an
advanced education and a team of award winning agents who guarantee that your questions
will be answered quickly and fully.  "I believe in the personal touch and to always make myself
available.  In order to provide the best service, I believe communication and efficiency is key.
Gail Barnett, our Full-Time buyer’s agent and Listing Assistant; and Caitlin Hutto, our Licensed
Transaction Coordinator and Sales Assistant are my left and right hand. Without them, I could
not provide the consistently recognized award winning service a client needs. We help buyers
and sellers obtain their real estate goals. We do not "sell" anyone, and serve our clients in the
most professional manner through education and accurately advising our clients on pricing,
contracts and all details, in a timely manner, that are involved with closing a transaction far
beyond their satisfaction. When you contact me, you don’t just get a name to be passed on to
someone else, you get me along with my team to ensure you have a stress free buying
experience!" -Michael Murphy
A former full-time angler on the professional tournament scene and fishing guide on Lake
Murray for more than a decade, Michael lives, sleeps and breathes the lake lifestyle. Joining
Lake Homes Realty in 2017, Michael has become a top producer of Million dollar homes on and
around Lake Murray, and one of few to hold the highest level status as an Associate Broker,
Diamond Level of recognition with the Realtors Association. 
Carrying over his marketing experience from his past career as the subject, he now uses the
same techniques on his subject listings to cater to the syndicated websites and their algorithms
to maximize exposure with technology in today’s online shopping.  He is one of few agents who
maximizes the exposure of their properties through techniques like video, 3-D renditions, Virtual
Reality compatible virtual tours and the best professional photography… Standard with EVERY
listing at no additional cost.  “We treat EVERY listing as a Million dollar listing!” - Michael
Murphy
Michael’s success in the industry is marked with 16 awarded real estate designations and
certifications and a nationwide top producer for Lake Homes Realty.

Gail Barnett, full-time Buyer’s Agent and Listing Assistant on the Michael Murphy Team, prior to
becoming a real estate agent, worked in marketing and promotion for multiple organizations,
including the South Carolina Department of Natural resources, working with South Carolina
Wildlife Magazine’s Wildlife Shop, where she could go on the lakes and scout out the most
beautiful spots that South Carolina lakes had to offer.
A Native to the area, raised in North Augusta and Lexington, SC, she has had a love for the
water her entire life from when she was a child to now spending most of her days on Lake
Murray with her family when not with her clients. 
Gail has been awarded 11 real estate designations and certifications, a Circle of Excellence
recognized agent for the Realtors Association, and a nationwide top producer for Lake Homes
Realty.

Caitlin Hutto, full-time Licensed Transaction Coordinator and Sales Assistance on the Michael
Murphy Team, prior to her current position, worked as a Nurse Tech through the Covid era.
Earning her stripes as a fast paced detail oriented Nurse Tech with a passion to work in a
service-driven field, Caitlin carried over the same service-driven mindset into Real Estate, she is
the organization between the clients, attorneys, lenders and brokerage to ensure your
transaction goes smoothly.

We thank you in advance for the opportunity to work with you for your home buying and selling
needs!