About Michael

Michael Watson joined Avison Young in 2025 as Senior Vice President specializing in the acquisition and disposition of net lease investment properties nationwide. With deep expertise spanning retail, industrial, multi-tenant, medical office, sale-leaseback, and zero cash flow transactions, Michael brings a strategic approach to every engagement.

Before joining Avison Young, Michael worked with Northmarq (formerly Stan Johnson Company), where he played a key role in completing more than $2 billion in transactions across 43 states. Michael has managed sales teams with over 45 members and has consistently achieved record sales results throughout his career.

Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds an MBA in Leadership and Organizational Management from Georgia State University.