Heyward is a Columbia, South Carolina native. After attending Clemson University, he spent time in Charleston before ultimately settling in Atlanta in 1992. While working at American Express, he discovered his passion for real estate and began building his career from the ground up. Several years into the business as a solo agent, he successfully marketed and sold two new construction neighborhoods totaling more than 175 homes in under two years. In 2006, Heyward and his partners founded a brokerage that grew to more than 40 agents across two locations. In 2008, he was selected as the real estate expert on Designed to Sell on HGTV, filming 30 episodes throughout metro Atlanta. He joined Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty in 2012 and is a lifetime member of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association Top Producers. He has also been recognized as one of Atlanta’s Best Agents by Atlanta Magazine. Outside of real estate, Heyward enjoys spending time at his family’s home on Pawleys Island and attending Clemson University sporting events.