Heyward is a native of Columbia, SC and a graduate of Clemson University. Upon graduation, he moved to Charleston and then settled in Atlanta in 1992. While working for American Express, Heyward discovered his true passion – real estate – and began learning the business from the ground up. Several years into the business as a solo agent, he successfully marketed and sold two new construction neighborhoods of over 175 homes, in less than two years. In 2006, Heyward and his business partners started a brokerage which grew to over 40 agents and two locations. In 2008, he was selected as the real estate expert on HGTV's hit show 'Designed To Sell’ where he filmed 30 episodes throughout metro Atlanta. Heyward joined Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty in 2012 and is a lifetime member of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association Top Producers. He was named one of Atlanta's Best Agents by Atlanta Magazine. When Heyward isn’t busy with real estate, he enjoys time at his family's home on Pawleys Island and attending Clemson University sporting events.