Michael Hartel

As Senior Executive Vice President for Colliers International, Michael Hartel been recognized throughout Orange County as a top-producing commercial real estate professional and leading industry expert. With over 35 years of experience representing his clients’ interests, from seller/landlord and buyer/tenant representation to investment acquisitions, dispositions, 1031 exchanges and commercial development projects, Michael places great value on providing his clients unmatched service. Michael began his career in 1988 with Colliers, still known then as The Seeley Company. After decades developing strong relationships and building a wealth of knowledge, he was recruited to Voit Real Estate Services in 2007, before being recruited back to Colliers in 2016. During his career, Michael has successfully completed some of the largest real estate transactions in Orange County, together totaling over 30 million square feet and $4.5 billion in consideration. In addition to more traditional transactions across product types, he has extensive experience in the acquisition and development of land sites into office and industrial business parks, which has led to more than 20 projects and 700 buildings sold since 2000.

• Specialties
  Investment Sales Broker, Landlord Rep, Tenant Rep
• Languages
  English
• Markets
  Inland Empire (California), Orange County (California), San Diego
• Property Types
  Industrial, Office, Flex
• Awards
  - Costar Power Broker - Broker of the Quarter (2019), The Irvine Company - Broker of the Year (1998-2001, 2004-2006, 2019-2021) - Max Green Award (2016-2022), Colliers International - Ranked #1 Broker (2008, 2013), Voit Real Estate Services
• Websites
  LINKEDIN PROFILE
• Company Website
  Visit Site
• Education
  Mike graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from California State University, Long Beach.
• Organizations
  NAIOP - National Association of Industrial and Off