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The Hefner Vernick Team is one of Southern California's top performing real estate brokerage teams. Our professional experience, dedication to our clients' best interests and enjoyment of our careers has led us here.

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Michael Hefner, SIOR

Executive Vice President Direct: 714.935.2331
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Michael Vernick, CCIM, SIOR

Senior Vice President Direct: 714.935.2354
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Charlene Witters

Executive Client Coordinator Direct: (714) 935-2335

The Practice

With a combined 60 years of experience and over $3.9 billion dollars in completed transactions, the Hefner Vernick Team is dedicated to bringing you comprehensive commercial real estate solutions.

Testimonials

Reliable and attentive professionals

Orange County Water District

As reliable and attentive professionals, the Hefner Vernick Team worked very closely with our organization to assure our goals were met.

Bruce Dosier
Orange County Water District

Honest, unbiased advice

Guthrie Real Estate

I rate the Hefner Vernick Team as tops amongst all elite commercial brokerage experts in Southern California. They provide the most accurate market data together with honest, unbiased advice. Go with the Hefner Team when you have a choice.

Rob Guthrie
Guthrie Real Estate

Significant success with key acquisitions

CIP Real Estate

The Hefner Vernick Team has handled many of our largest and most complicated disposition assignments over the past 15 years and managed them superbly. The Team has also represented our firm on several key acquisitions with significant success.

Eric Smyth
CIP Real Estate

Professionalism and transparency

Everwest Real Estate

The Hefner Vernick Team provided valuable insight throughout the marketing process and handled some unexpected challenges during escrow with professionalism and transparency. We strongly recommend Mike Hefner and Mike Vernick for any leasing or disposition assignments.

Krystal Arceneaux
Everwest Real Estate

Long-Term Relationship

Thank you for your efforts on this transaction, you are always a consummate professional.  We appreciate our long-term relationship, and look forward to working with you again soon.

Pierre Tada
Granite Peak Partners

Stir Foods, LLC

During multiple tenant representation assignments, the Hefner Team displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility and ambition on behalf of our company.  Mike Hefner and Mike Vernick are experts in their field that can perform.  They are an asset to my organization and the team I rely on to make prudent real estate decisions.

Phil deCarion
Stir Foods, LLC

Western Realco

The success of Beckman Business Center is a testament to the power of collaborative effort in the acquisition, design, marketing of a large-scale project.  The Voit team of Mike Hefner, Mitch Zehner and Seth Davenport provided invaluable input during all phases of the process, and the record sales pricing we have attained confirms our faith in their expertise and guidance.  BBC has been a significant and highly successful development for Western Realco and we appreciate the work of the Voit team in helping us maximize the value of our strategy and efforts.

Gary Edwards

Arnold Engineering Company

 

Pat and I would like to thank you for your help in selling our building, everything went as prescribed, in fact it impressed me how close you were on all predictions, price, which was amazing and the time from start to finish, you nailed that almost to the week.

 

Michael, here’s to your continued success.

 

Robert Arnold, President

Arnold Engineering Company

Robert Arnold
Arnold Engineering Company

Excellent communication, unbiased market perspective

As a market leader overseeing the performance of 40 million square feet of industrial assets, strong brokerage representation is crucial. The Hefner Vernick Team always perform at a high level and I am always impressed with the results. Their communication is excellent, market perspective is unbiased and the Team’s integrity is second to none

Ryan Shelton
Link Industrial Properties

High-caliber team with excellent market expertise

I engaged the Hefner/Vernick Team to negotiate a complex lease renewal with one of PGIM’s mid-cities 190,000 Sq. Ft. Class B industrial buildings.  The Hefner/Vernick Team’s detailed lease analysis and market expertise enabled them to negotiate extremely favorable lease terms and fully capitalize on a rapidly changing market.  Ultimately the team was able to increase the rental rate by 100%, greatly exceeding our expectations.  Blending insight, strategy, and integrity, this team performs in any market condition.  There is no question why they are market leaders and I look forward to the next opportunity to work with this high-caliber team.

Maria Trinh
PGIM Real Estate

Honest and diligent professionals

I’ve entrusted the Hefner Vernick Team with marketing and tenant renewal strategies for nearly one million square feet of premier industrial real estate.  Their expertise preserves my portfolio at full occupancy, often with market leading rental rates.  They are great communicators and honest, diligent professionals.

Keith Awad
Nuveen Real Estate

Extremely responsive and thoughtful

I have had the opportunity to complete multiple successful transactions with Voit, and specifically Mike Hefner and Mike Vernick. As one of the preeminent industrial brokerage teams of Southern California Industrial properties, the Hefner/Vernick team is very familiar with the Southern California market dynamics and is extremely responsive and thoughtful.

Throughout each transaction, the Hefner/Vernick team has been extremely efficient and professional. I frequently have leaned on them for their honest advice and perspective when evaluating sites for acquisition, disposition or leasing assignments. I view them as true partners as they have frequently demonstrated that the long-term relationship goes well beyond a near-term commission.

I strongly endorse Mike Hefner and Mike Vernick of Voit as brokers to any potential seller, tenant or buyer who needs expert and no-nonsense advice on industrial in Southern California.

Patrick Schlehuber
Rexford Industrial

High Degree of Integrity

During multiple tenant representation assignments, the Hefner Vernick Team displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility and ambition on behalf of our company. Michael Hefner and Mike Vernick are experts in their field that can perform. They are an asset to my organization and the team I rely on to make prudent real estate decisions.

Phil DeCarion
Stir Foods

A Valuable Ally in the Execution

The Voit Team proved to be a valuable ally in the execution of our business plan for the Struck Business Center. Voit’s leasing expertise was a critical component in increasing the rental income to market rates and stabilizing the property. Once the asset was repositioned and stabilized, the Voit Capital Market Team was engaged to sell the asset. The Voit team did an excellent job of promoting the property to the market, securing multiple all cash offers and ultimately generating a sale price that outperformed our original expectations. I strongly recommend the Voit Team for any leasing or disposition assignment.

Tyler Mattox
MCA Realty

About Voit Company

Voit Real Estate Services is a privately held, Southern California-based commercial real estate firm that has been providing strategic solutions for our clients since 1971. Voit is a debt–free and broker-owned commercial real estate firm, meaning the needs of clients come first, not investors. Voit’s brokers sit on the Board of Governors and as shareholders in the company, giving Voit’s professionals a voice in their own firm and the ability to make timely decisions best tailored to their client’s needs.

At Voit business is approached as an ongoing relationship rather than a transaction, with the goal of creating value for real estate owners in today’s marketplace.

Voit Real Estate Services Divisions:

  • Brokerage Services
  • Construction Management and Project Management
  • Property Management and Receivership
  • Asset Management and Due Diligence
  • Development Analysis
  • Property Valuations
  • Information Systems / Reporting
  • Research
  • Capital Markets

Voit Real Estate Services Highlights:

  • 64 million square feet developed, managed and acquired
  • $1.4 billion in construction projects managed
  • $44.8 billion in brokerage transactions (43,000+ transactions)

Our Clients

We strive to work with our clients as trusted advisors, creating a seamless partnership that adds tremendous value.

Success Stories

Landlord/Seller Representation Success Stories

Tenant/Buyer Representation Success Stories

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Western Realco

The success of Beckman Business Center is a testament to the power of collaborative effort in the acquisition, design, marketing of a large-scale project.  The Voit team of Mike Hefner, Mitch Zehner and Seth Davenport provided invaluable input during all phases of the process, and the record sales pricing we have attained confirms our faith in their expertise and guidance.  BBC has been a significant and highly successful development for Western Realco and we appreciate the work of the Voit team in helping us maximize the value of our strategy and efforts.

Gary Edwards

A Valuable Ally in the Execution

The Voit Team proved to be a valuable ally in the execution of our business plan for the Struck Business Center. Voit’s leasing expertise was a critical component in increasing the rental income to market rates and stabilizing the property. Once the asset was repositioned and stabilized, the Voit Capital Market Team was engaged to sell the asset. The Voit team did an excellent job of promoting the property to the market, securing multiple all cash offers and ultimately generating a sale price that outperformed our original expectations. I strongly recommend the Voit Team for any leasing or disposition assignment.

Tyler Mattox
MCA Realty

Extremely responsive and thoughtful

I have had the opportunity to complete multiple successful transactions with Voit, and specifically Mike Hefner and Mike Vernick. As one of the preeminent industrial brokerage teams of Southern California Industrial properties, the Hefner/Vernick team is very familiar with the Southern California market dynamics and is extremely responsive and thoughtful.

Throughout each transaction, the Hefner/Vernick team has been extremely efficient and professional. I frequently have leaned on them for their honest advice and perspective when evaluating sites for acquisition, disposition or leasing assignments. I view them as true partners as they have frequently demonstrated that the long-term relationship goes well beyond a near-term commission.

I strongly endorse Mike Hefner and Mike Vernick of Voit as brokers to any potential seller, tenant or buyer who needs expert and no-nonsense advice on industrial in Southern California.

Patrick Schlehuber
Rexford Industrial

Arnold Engineering Company

 

Pat and I would like to thank you for your help in selling our building, everything went as prescribed, in fact it impressed me how close you were on all predictions, price, which was amazing and the time from start to finish, you nailed that almost to the week.

 

Michael, here’s to your continued success.

 

Robert Arnold, President

Arnold Engineering Company

Robert Arnold
Arnold Engineering Company

Excellent communication, unbiased market perspective

As a market leader overseeing the performance of 40 million square feet of industrial assets, strong brokerage representation is crucial. The Hefner Vernick Team always perform at a high level and I am always impressed with the results. Their communication is excellent, market perspective is unbiased and the Team’s integrity is second to none

Ryan Shelton
Link Industrial Properties

Honest and diligent professionals

I’ve entrusted the Hefner Vernick Team with marketing and tenant renewal strategies for nearly one million square feet of premier industrial real estate.  Their expertise preserves my portfolio at full occupancy, often with market leading rental rates.  They are great communicators and honest, diligent professionals.

Keith Awad
Nuveen Real Estate

Long-Term Relationship

Thank you for your efforts on this transaction, you are always a consummate professional.  We appreciate our long-term relationship, and look forward to working with you again soon.

Pierre Tada
Granite Peak Partners

High-caliber team with excellent market expertise

I engaged the Hefner/Vernick Team to negotiate a complex lease renewal with one of PGIM’s mid-cities 190,000 Sq. Ft. Class B industrial buildings.  The Hefner/Vernick Team’s detailed lease analysis and market expertise enabled them to negotiate extremely favorable lease terms and fully capitalize on a rapidly changing market.  Ultimately the team was able to increase the rental rate by 100%, greatly exceeding our expectations.  Blending insight, strategy, and integrity, this team performs in any market condition.  There is no question why they are market leaders and I look forward to the next opportunity to work with this high-caliber team.

Maria Trinh
PGIM Real Estate

Significant success with key acquisitions

CIP Real Estate

The Hefner Vernick Team has handled many of our largest and most complicated disposition assignments over the past 15 years and managed them superbly. The Team has also represented our firm on several key acquisitions with significant success.

Eric Smyth
CIP Real Estate

Reliable and attentive professionals

Orange County Water District

As reliable and attentive professionals, the Hefner Vernick Team worked very closely with our organization to assure our goals were met.

Bruce Dosier
Orange County Water District

High Degree of Integrity

During multiple tenant representation assignments, the Hefner Vernick Team displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility and ambition on behalf of our company. Michael Hefner and Mike Vernick are experts in their field that can perform. They are an asset to my organization and the team I rely on to make prudent real estate decisions.

Phil DeCarion
Stir Foods

Professionalism and transparency

Everwest Real Estate

The Hefner Vernick Team provided valuable insight throughout the marketing process and handled some unexpected challenges during escrow with professionalism and transparency. We strongly recommend Mike Hefner and Mike Vernick for any leasing or disposition assignments.

Krystal Arceneaux
Everwest Real Estate

Honest, unbiased advice

Guthrie Real Estate

I rate the Hefner Vernick Team as tops amongst all elite commercial brokerage experts in Southern California. They provide the most accurate market data together with honest, unbiased advice. Go with the Hefner Team when you have a choice.

Rob Guthrie
Guthrie Real Estate

Stir Foods, LLC

During multiple tenant representation assignments, the Hefner Team displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility and ambition on behalf of our company.  Mike Hefner and Mike Vernick are experts in their field that can perform.  They are an asset to my organization and the team I rely on to make prudent real estate decisions.

Phil deCarion
Stir Foods, LLC