Michelle Duarte, Real Estate Agent

About Michelle

As the Director of Operations at Turnstone Advisory, Michelle Duarte is a cornerstone of the team’s foundation and one of the key builders of the systems that power its work. She joined the team in 2013 and is the longest standing member after founder Greg Mire. Over more than a decade, Michelle has helped refine the operational blueprint that allows Turnstone Advisory to deliver a client experience defined by clarity, precision, and care. Her presence ensures that the team moves with intention and that every client encounter reflects the standards that set Turnstone Advisory apart.

Michelle brings deep continuity and institutional knowledge to the team. Having partnered with Greg across market cycles, shifting trends, and hundreds of transactions, she understands how each component of a successful real estate experience fits together. Her early background in finance and business management laid the groundwork for her systems minded approach, and her years with the team have sharpened her instincts for anticipating needs, troubleshooting with calm efficiency, and strengthening processes so that no step is overlooked.

What defines Michelle’s leadership is not just what she manages but the way she does it. Clients feel supported from the moment they engage with the team, and teammates rely on her steady guidance to keep the operation aligned. She takes pride in creating an environment where agents can focus fully on advising clients, knowing that every detail behind the scenes is organized, thoughtful, and well executed.

Originally from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Michelle is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish and graduated Cum Laude with a BBA from Baruch College. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her husband, daughter and son, cooking, watching soccer, and spending time outdoors.

Client Testimonials

★★★★★
"Michelle Duarte is an exceptional agent and was a pleasure to work with. As an absentee international owner, it was crucial for me to align myself with a talented agent that would be capable of micromanaging the entire transaction on my behalf when I listed my Lennox Hill coop. Michelle and The Greg Mire Team not only exceeded those expectations, but also facilitated the entire deal during the peak of the pandemic during a lockdown! She was both empathetic and diligent during such highly sensitive times that I can easily attest that she is one-of-a-kind, who puts her heart and soul into everything she does. Michelle is a deal maker and I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a real estate professional who is at the top of her game and genuinely cares for her clients." - Raquel B.,Owner

★★★★★
"Michelle Duarte and The Greg Mire Team were phenomenal to work with on the sale of my apartment. As an absentee owner living overseas, selling my apartment seemed like an overwhelming and daunting task. However, with Michelle at the reigns, no detail was overlooked and everything happened seamlessly. The team's market preparation advice was solid, photography and marketing materials were stunning, and communication throughout the process was excellent. Despite challenging market conditions, Michelle never gave up, and was relentless in her pursuit to bring a deal to the closing table. She eventually wound up securing me an all-cash buyer at a price I was extremely happy with. I'm so thrilled to have worked with Michelle and The Greg Mire Team, and I enthusiastically recommend them to anyone looking to sell or buy real estate in New York City!” - Alberto A., Seller

★★★★★
"I first met Michelle during a showing of an apartment that she was selling for her client. I had indicated that I am not fully ready to purchase financially at that stage but slowly getting there. After a lengthy process that lasted more than a year and involved a few offers that were turned down, and an offer that was accepted then fell through at the last moment, finally an offer was accepted to the apartment that I currently own. Michelle was there to help throughout the process and did not give up on me (or my financials) until the end. She is a resilient and smart broker and brings her own touch to every search or sale. I would not hesitate to hire her again." - Ahmad A., Buyer