Michael Bean

About Michael Bean

Michael BeanReal Estate Broker | CEO | Coach | Entrepreneur | InvestorWith over two decades of experience at the forefront of the real estate industry, Michael Bean is passionate about helping agents, team leaders, and independent brokerages scale their businesses with confidence, clarity, and purpose.Michael began his journey in 2003 when he founded Bean Group, which quickly became one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the country—earning recognition on the Inc. list nine times. Under his leadership, Bean Group expanded to over 36 office locations and surpassed $2 billion in annual sales, building a reputation for innovation, collaboration, and agent-first culture.In 2023, Michael took the next step by partnering Bean Group with eXp Realty, the world’s largest independent brokerage with nearly agents. As the founder of Bean Group brokered by eXp Realty, Michael now ranks among the Top 10 eXp agents worldwide in both FLA and FLQA—a testament to his leadership and dedication to agent success.Michael’s expertise goes well beyond residential brokerage. He’s a commercial investor, with active projects in raw land development and redevelopment. He’s also led ventures in hospitality, executive office suites, and SaaS—bringing a broad business lens to every coaching conversation.Today, Michael is focused on giving back to the industry by coaching the next generation of real estate leaders. Whether working with solo agents looking to hit their next production goal, team leaders ready to scale, or boutique brokerages seeking a smarter growth model, Michael brings real-world experience, clear strategies, and a collaborative mindset to every engagement.Let’s grow your business—together.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Bean Group

   Dec 2003 — Present · Portsmouth, NH, US

   Founded in 2003, Bean Group’s management team, support staff, and agents have helped thousands and thousands of New Englanders with their real estate needs.In 2017 Bean Group acquired The Maine Real Estate Network, bringing our footprint to 37 offices across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont, creating one of the largest brokerages in Northern New England.Bean Group has been included on REAL Trends ranking of the 500 largest brokerages in the country for ten consecutive years (2009 – 2018), and has been featured on Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Inc. list of the fastest growing independent companies in the United States nine times.

Skills

• Real Estate
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Real Estate Transactions
• Brokerage
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Residential Homes
• Luxury
• National Association of Realtors
• Real Estate Marketing