Michael S Cuevas
Real Estate Agent (Broker)
West Palm Beach FL

With over a decade of experience and a track record of hundreds of successful real estate transactions, Michael has established a robust network of industry professionals that empowers his clients to navigate the dynamic real estate market in Palm Beach County, Florida. His collaborations with experts in title law, property inspection, accounting, human resources, project management, general contracting, architecture, and design ensure that his clients receive comprehensive support, enabling them to achieve favorable outcomes in every transaction.

Michael's journey began after graduating from the University of Wisconsin, when he relocated to South Florida in 2005 to join family and escape the harsh winters. He initiated his real estate career in Southwest Florida, taking on a management role with a developer specializing in new home construction in Lee County. Under his leadership, the company achieved the highest number of home deliveries in Florida that year and was later acquired by a top ten national builder. As the new construction boom waned, Michael diversified his focus within the real estate sector.

During the market fluctuations that culminated in 2006, he obtained both real estate and mortgage licenses, transitioning into general real estate and mortgage services. Within his first two years, he distinguished himself as a leading agent on a small team, closing over 50 sales. This success led him to a new venture focused on acquiring distressed properties for renovation and resale. Initially concentrating on short sales and bank-owned properties, Michael innovated by developing a business model that involved purchasing properties at county foreclosure auctions in Lee County.

Throughout his career in sales and management, Michael consistently led initiatives that yielded significant results. In his first year with this new brokerage, he personally identified, acquired, renovated, and marketed over 50 properties sourced from foreclosure auctions, attracting new investors and facilitating expansion into new markets.

In 2010, Michael, alongside a small group of investors, ventured into the Palm Beach County market, reuniting with family in the process. He opened and managed a new real estate office in downtown West Palm Beach, continuing his work with investors to acquire distressed properties. His hands-on approach and growing expertise ensured that each acquisition was profitable, allowing for a seamless transition into this new market. As the distressed property cycle waned around 2013-2014, Michael shifted back to general real estate, leveraging his skills to assist buyers and sellers in expanding their portfolios.

By 2021, Michael had facilitated the acquisition and sale of properties for hundreds of clients in Palm Beach County. His commitment to the downtown West Palm Beach community is evident through his role as president of the Downtown Neighborhood Association for nearly a decade. His volunteer efforts led to an invitation from Mayor Muoio (2011-2019) to join the Downtown Action Committee (DAC), which oversees the Downtown Master Plan. He continues to serve under Mayor Keith James, advocating for the enhancement of the downtown area, which positively impacts real estate values in the community.

Michael remains active in diversifying his own real estate portfolio, having acquired multiple properties and launched a vacation rental business in nearby Lake Worth Beach, generating a passive income stream. In recent years, he has also assisted others in purchasing multi-family properties and establishing their own vacation rental businesses, fostering financial independence.

Following two record-breaking years in 2019 and 2020, Michael partnered with his fiancée and business associate, Cynthia Nalley, to establish their brokerage, "Acquire Palm Beach." Together, they form a dynamic team, successfully completing various projects, from building spec homes to redesigning and renovating properties, including their growing vacation rental business, "The Blue Tortuga." They approach each client engagement as a unique project, combining their diverse backgrounds to help clients maximize opportunities and achieve financial freedom in Palm Beach County.