Specialties
On The Block Group specializes in residential real estate throughout Northeast Ohio, with a strong focus on Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights, University Heights, Pepper Pike, Beachwood, Solon, and surrounding communities.
We help buyers, sellers, relocation clients, and investors navigate every stage of the real estate process with a combination of local expertise, creative marketing, and straightforward communication. Our specialties include listing strategy, luxury and move-up homes, first-time buyers, relocation services, pre-market opportunities, downsizing, and helping homeowners maximize value before selling.
What makes us different is our approach to marketing and neighborhood knowledge. From professional photography and cinematic video to social media campaigns and hyper-local insight, we work hard to make listings stand out and help clients make smart decisions in a competitive market.
We also guide clients through many of the unique aspects of Northeast Ohio real estate, including point of sale inspections, contractor coordination, local market trends, taxes, and older home considerations commonly found in historic communities like Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights.
Whether you are buying your first home, selling a longtime family property, relocating to Cleveland, or searching for your next investment opportunity, our goal is to make the process strategic, smooth, and successful.
History
Established in 2016.
On The Block Group was founded by Mike Roberts after nearly a decade of helping clients buy and sell homes throughout Northeast Ohio. After building a successful career and helping hundreds of buyers and sellers, Mike launched the team with a vision of combining creative marketing, strong communication, and true neighborhood expertise.
Originally from West Akron, Mike attended The Ohio State University before spending time living in California and Taiwan. After returning home to Northeast Ohio, he planted roots in Shaker Heights and developed a passion for the local communities, architecture, and people that make the area unique.
Today, On The Block Group serves clients across Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights, University Heights, Pepper Pike, Beachwood, Akron, and beyond with a focus on strategy, relationships, and helping clients navigate real estate with confidence.
Meet the Business Owner: Mike R.
Mike Roberts is the founder of On The Block Group at Keller Williams Living and has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers throughout Northeast Ohio since beginning his real estate career in 2016. Known for creative marketing, strong negotiation skills, and hyper-local expertise, Mike specializes in communities including Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights, University Heights, Pepper Pike, Beachwood, and Akron.
Originally from West Akron, Mike attended The Ohio State University before spending time living in California and Taiwan. After returning home to Northeast Ohio, he planted roots in Shaker Heights with his wife Elen and their two sons.
Mike built On The Block Group around one philosophy: real estate should feel personal, strategic, and community-driven. His approach combines modern marketing with honest communication and deep neighborhood knowledge to help clients navigate every step of the process with confidence.