About Michael Dean

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Michael entered the amazing world of real estate in 2005 after exciting and successful careers in International Sports Marketing and Information Technology Consulting. He learned early on that high-touch service and client commitment were the keys to building a strong business and long lasting relationships. This ideology would be instrumental as Michael navigated through a new beginning, a very challenging real estate market in his first few years and eventually into Broker Management. He enjoys being around successful people and part of a team environment where he is both eager to educate and learn new ideas. Originally from Chicago, now calling Fairfield CT home, Michael joined William Raveis Real Estate in 2018 as Regional VP of Business Development. In November 2019, Michael was named Managing Broker for the Darien & Rowayton offices in Lower Fairfield County. In September 2023, Michael rejoined HQ as Regional VP of Acquisitions & Affiliates, where he was responsible for further expanding the Raveis footprint in the Northeast. Most recently in February 2026, Michael was asked to lead 3 very important luxury offices in the communities of Westport, Wilton, & Norwalk. The WRRE business philosophy established 50 years ago, still remains today as our company motto: "The agent is our customer." Our Core Values:

Treating everyone with honesty, respect, transparency and professionalism

Operate in a collaborative environment and possess a team approach where all can thrive and learn from each other

A strong sense of culture where everyone fits in and feels comfortable

Critical emphasis on technology and mobility in order to be nimble and more efficient

Coaching and Accountability that keep all on "path" toward their goals

A caring commitment to our local communities and charitable organizations

Continued development of time management and highly tuned negotiation skills

Always flexible in thought and an open-minded philosophy where everyone's opinion matters

Always accessible attitude and highly responsive to client's inquiries

Promoting Life-Work balance so you can recharge and always perform at your highest level

A full-time, dependable, and highly skilled staff of administrators who are supportive and always helpful

Teaching consultative selling approaches with an emphasis on high-touch client service

Annual Business Planning and monthly/quarterly meetings to discuss successes and challenges

A supportive business partner who genuinely cares about the success and business goals of others

Promoting an office culture of hard work, but also HAVING FUN TOGETHER!

Professional Association

National Association of Realtors (NAR)

CT Association of Realtors (CAR)

Greater Fairfield Board of Realtors (GFBOR)

Certified Mentor & Coach - Staver Group (March 2019)

Education

University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Extended Minor - Mathematics & Statistics

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Areas Covered

Fairfield County, CT

Achievements

Chicago Agent Magazine - Top 40 under 40

Professional Specialty

Business Analytics & Planning Goal Setting & Accountability Approaches Team Building and Brand Identity Strategies Certified Business Coach & Mentor

Experience

20+ years as an awarded and successful Sales Agent, Managing Broker & Regional VP for multiple, major US real estate brokerages.