Michael Murphy

Palmetto Homes Team at Lake Homes Realty | Lake Murray & Lake Wateree Waterfront and Luxury

What do Clients Say?

"Extremely knowledgeable and helpful through the entire buying process. If you are looking to make a move in real estate, this should be your first contact!"

Ronald Goltz - Columbia, SC 29212

"Michael was a pure delight to work with - he knew the area, the communities, and plugged us into the community the moment we moved in! Working with Michael felt like we were working with a close relative or longtime friend! There was an immediate level of trust and respect for Michael's knowledge and we could not have been in better hands! Michael worked late hours and even worked while on vacation to ensure we had the best chance of getting our dream home - that level of dedication is unmatched! Michael made what could have been a very stressful 500+ mile relocation into a breeze! We are beyond grateful for Michael and his team!!"

Elizabeth Offermann - Lexington, SC 29072

"We had Michael Murphy as our realtor when we bought our house on the lake. We were more than pleased with the way he helped us find the right place for us then. It only made sense for us to have Michael help us sell our lake house. He came and took 3d pictures of every room which showed the house exactly as it looks in person. He told us what other houses like ours were selling for and we decided on the best selling price for our property. We had several showings which led to an offer which we accepted and sold our home. We would use Michael as our realtor again and again, he is very knowledgeable about his market. Thanks again for all your hard work and dedication to getting our home sold."

Vincent Bonnafini - Chapin, SC 29036

"I am writing to share a review of the exceptional service Michael Murphy provided for our recent real estate transactions. Michael is extremely knowledgeable of the real estate market which he helped us see potential and value of our property. His professionalism and expertise throughout the process was impressive and greatly appreciated. Furthermore, his marketing strategy ensured that all three of our transactions were successful within the projected time frame. We were kept well-informed of all interest and viewings as they transpired as well as any market changes. We highly recommend Michael Murphy for any real estate needs you may have. He is such a wonderful and nice guy to work with for he goes above and beyond the call of duty do get your property sold. Forever grateful and blessed, Angela, Dan, Jennifer, and Wanda"

Angela, Dan, Jennifer and Wanda - Irmo, SC 29063

"Michael is an exceptional real estate agent! We have been looking for a house on Lake Murray for a long time—the perfect place can be hard to find and when we found our dream home, we knew we had to move quickly. We contacted Michael and he immediately started working on the contract. That evening we were able to put in an offer. His professionalism, honesty and hard work are much appreciated. He was there every step of the way—quickly responding to every call and email and encouraging us throughout the process. We now consider Michael a friend and would highly recommend him to anyone that is selling or searching for a new home. He is committed to doing everything he can to make the process go smoothly. Thanks again to Michael! We look forward to many years ahead enjoying the lake with our family—couldn't have done it without you!"

Shirley Bass - Leesville, SC 29070

About Michael

There are people who enjoy the water — and people who live for it. Michael Murphy is the latter.

With a degree in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, a career as a professional tournament angler, and more than a decade as a fishing guide on Lake Murray, Michael has spent over 20 years on the water he now sells. That experience gives his clients something few real estate agents can offer: a working knowledge of Lake Murray waterfront property values — water depth, dock permits, coves, and shoreline — from Chapin to Lexington to Irmo and every community in between.

Michael holds a credential no other agent in the market can claim: he is the Midlands' first — and to date, only — CLHMS GUILD Elite agent in the Consolidated MLS, a status earned not by coursework but by documented, repeated sales at the top of the market, reflecting his consistent transactions at $1 million and $2 million-plus. A perennial top producer on and around Lake Murray, he has been a nationwide Top Producer for Lake Homes Realty since joining the brokerage in 2017. An award-winning Associate Broker licensed in South Carolina and Georgia, he holds Diamond Level recognition from the REALTORS® Association and designations including CLHMS GUILD Elite (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), CRS, ABR, SRS, SRES, RSPS (Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist), RENE, MRP, SFR, GREEN, PSA, e-PRO, AHWD, ALHS, and C2EX.

Michael treats every listing like a million-dollar listing: professional photography, cinematic video, 3-D renderings, and VR-compatible virtual tours come standard with every listing at no additional cost — engineered to maximize exposure on the syndicated sites where today's buyers shop.

"I believe in the personal touch. When you contact me, you don't get a name that passes you off to someone else — you get me, backed by a team built to make your experience stress-free. We don't sell anyone. We educate, we advise accurately on pricing and contracts, and we answer every question quickly and fully." — Michael Murphy

The Palmetto Homes Team at Lake Homes Realty includes five licensed agents supported by a full-time transaction coordinator, marketing assistant, personal assistant, and call center — so no message ever goes unanswered. Whether you're buying or selling a waterfront home on Lake Murray or Lake Wateree, a luxury property in the Columbia Midlands, or relocating to South Carolina, you'll get straight answers grounded in neighborhood-level knowledge.