Michael Hahn

Michael’s clients consistently benefit from the strong values and work ethic he honed during his seven years in the U.S. Navy and transportation industry. Michael has built his career and team around the concepts of full-transparency, creative problem solving, and exceptional service.

Originally from Upland, California, Michael moved east to attend the renowned United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. After an intense four-year training that included sailing around the world for two years while managing cargo ships, Michael graduated from USMMA as both a licensed merchant mariner and a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy. Upon graduation, Michael worked as a broker/trader in the commodities and bulk shipping industry for 7 years. After his time in the Navy and working as a commercial ship broker, Michael started his real estate career in Manhattan, NY. Michael has over 10 years of NYC real estate experience, and built one of the fastest growing real estate teams in Manhattan before moving to Orange County to be closer to his family.

Michael is now a Partner of the Private Client Group OC at Compass, a top-5 real estate team in all of Orange County, with $538M in combined sales between 2021 and 2022. While building the OC business, Michael also continues to run his team in NYC with local partners.

In his free time, Michael loves to explore new restaurants and foods. He is very active and loves to ski, snowboard, surf and play ice hockey. But most of all, Michael loves to volunteer at his Church, Mariners Irvine, where he leads worship, mentors 9th graders in the Youth Group, and co-leads a young professional's Life Group.