Michael D. Hinton, CCIM, brings over 25 years of expertise in commercial real estate to his role as Principal at Lee & Associates South Florida. Having built a stellar reputation across the South Florida market, Michael specializes in investment sales, property valuation, and tenant representation, contributing to over $200 million in transactions. His deep knowledge and strategic approach have made him a sought-after advisor for a range of clients, including Union Planters Bank/Regions Bank, Commercebank/Mercantil Bank, and Principal Global Real Estate Investments. Michael’s extensive industry involvement is underscored by his leadership roles, including his position as President Elect of the Florida CCIM Chapter and past Presidency of the Miami Commercial Board. Prior to joining Lee & Associates, Michael held several influential positions in the commercial real estate sector. He served as Senior Associate at Apex Capital Realty and worked closely with CBRE, managing a national bank portfolio spanning three states and 150 locations. His experience extends to leading teams as the Director of Commercial Real Estate at Weichert Realtors Best Beach, where he built and trained a group of commercial agents. Michael's vast industry experience, coupled with his expert witness services in property valuation, has earned him numerous accolades, including the 2022 Commercial Realtor of the Year award from the Miami Commercial Realtors. Michael earned his CCIM designation in 2018, marking his commitment to the highest standards of professionalism in commercial real estate. He is the 2025 President-Elect of the Florida CCIM Chapter and remains actively involved in industry leadership. A Purdue University Global graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Michael is also dedicated to giving back to the community. He served as Vice Chair of Urban Promise Miami, contributing to youth empowerment programs in the Miami area.