Ara Rostamian
Seasoned expert in shopping center and retail investment property acquisition, disposition and development in the Western U.S.
With over 18 years of experience, Ara Rostamian is a seasoned retail investment advisor known for his creative dealmaking and ability to identify value where others don’t. He has transacted more than $700 million in retail and development deals, advising developers, private investors, and institutions on acquisitions, dispositions, and redevelopment strategies across the Western U.S. As a founding partner of the Ovaness-Rostamian Group at Marcus & Millichap, Ara works alongside his partner, Orbell Ovaness, leading one of the firm’s top-producing retail investment teams. Together with their team, they’ve completed over 545 transactions totaling $2.2 billion in volume — delivering results across stabilized assets, value-add opportunities, and ground-up developments. Ara’s approach blends brokerage and development expertise, giving him a unique lens on feasibility, entitlements, and long-term positioning. Prior to Marcus & Millichap, he held senior roles at SRS Real Estate Partners and Strategic Development Advisors. He holds a Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) from USC and a B.S. in Business Administration from CSUN. Ara is a board member of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate and active in ICSC and ULI. Outside of work, he mentors young professionals and enjoys spending time with his wife, family— as well as camping, weightlifting, and competitive chess.
- SpecialtiesInvestment Sales Broker, Tenant Rep
- LanguagesEnglish, Armenian
- MarketsAustin, Dallas/Ft Worth, Houston, Inland Empire (California), Los Angeles, Orange County (California), Phoenix, Sacramento, Tucson, Stockton/Modesto, San Antonio, Fresno, Albuquerque, Bakersfield, Corpus Christi, Fort Wayne, Huntsville
- Property TypesIndustrial, Retail
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- EducationCalifornia State University, Northridge - Business Administration, Real Estate University of Southern California - (MRED)
- OrganizationsULI - Urban Land Institute, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
$5,151,250 USD
Storefront - For Sale10,009 SF | 6% Cap Rate
$2,946,410 USD
Storefront - For Sale9,946 SF | 5.15% Cap Rate
NEW
$1,400,000 USD
Medical - For Sale3,250 SF | 6.44% Cap Rate
$3,370,000 USD
Restaurant - For Sale8,600 SF | Request Cap Rate
$3,000,000 USD
Storefront - For Sale17,272 SF | Request Cap Rate
$8,300,000 USD
Apartments - For Sale19,566 SF | 5.53% Cap Rate
$12,250,000 USD
Storefront - For Sale62,140 SF | 6.69% Cap Rate
$4,764,000 USD
Restaurant - For Sale14,240 SF | 7% Cap Rate
$3,500,000 USD
Apartments - For Sale6,296 SF | 4.73% Cap Rate
$17,500,000 USD
Medical - For Sale30,000 SF | 4.5% Cap Rate
$830,000 USD
Freestanding - For Sale9,100 SF | 7.13% Cap Rate
$3,999,999 USD
Storefront - For Sale13,600 SF | Request Cap Rate
$1,950,000 USD
Freestanding - For Sale5,300 SF | 6.88% Cap Rate
$1,350,000 USD
Storefront Retail/Office - For Sale9,200 SF | Request Cap Rate
$7,499,999 USD
Supermarket - For Sale32,000 SF | Request Cap Rate
$2,000,000 USD
Fast Food - For Sale2,508 SF | Request Cap Rate
$4,800,000 USD
Drug Store - For Sale14,820 SF | 8.16% Cap Rate
$4,399,999 USD
Bank - For Sale5,950 SF | Request Cap Rate
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Retail - For Rent
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Commercial Land - For Sale29,750 SF