Experience

Michael Martz is one of the founding partners of Hayes Commercial Group. His production has consistently made him one of the most active and successful commercial brokers in the area, specializing in the sales and leasing of retail and office properties.

Michael has built an impressive track record and closed many of the region’s largest leases and sales with both national and local clients. Over his career, Michael has completed more than 450 lease transactions totaling more than one million square feet with a total value of over $130 million. His sales track record includes over 70 significant investment sales valued at over $150 million.

Michael is one of the only brokers on the Central Coast who holds both an MBA and the distinguished Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation as a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate. Michael brings strong analytical skills and a solid background in all stages of the commercial real estate transaction process. Coupled with his financial aptitude and training, this helps his clients make successful investment decisions whether they are seeking to lease, buy, sell, or develop.

Professional Background

2008 – Present:
Hayes Commercial Group, Partner, Founder

2004 – 2008:
Leider Hayes Commercial, Broker Associate

2003 – 2004:
Leider Group, Broker

2001 – 2003:
Martz Consulting, Principal

1999 – 2001:
MBA, Pepperdine University

1994 – 1999:
Labconco Corp., West Coast Sales Representative

Education

Michael received his MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.

Affiliations / Awards

• California Bureau of Real Estate: Licensed Broker (lic. 01391838)
• CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) since 2005
• Selected for the Pacific Coast Business Times’ 40 Under 40 business persons in 2007
• Competitive triathlete