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)
$14,651,263 USD
Freestanding - For Sale109,325 SF | 6.66% Cap Rate
$6,701,982 USD
Restaurant - For Sale8,750 SF | 5.19% Cap Rate
$2,100,000 USD
Storefront - For Sale4,785 SF | 4.77% Cap Rate
$4,472,914 USD
Freestanding - For Sale6,300 SF | 7.14% Cap Rate
$2,500,000 USD
Storefront Retail/Office - For Sale16,600 SF | Request Cap Rate
$9,237,759 USD
Freestanding - For Sale25,460 SF | 6% Cap Rate
$32,000,000 USD
Retail - For Sale61,181 SF | 6.03% Cap Rate
$4,500,000 USD
Retail - For Sale7,338 SF | 5.64% Cap Rate
$1,443,312 USD
Freestanding - For Sale2,894 SF | 8% Cap Rate
$9,750,000 USD
Retail - For Sale31,410 SF | Request Cap Rate
$1,100,000 USD
Freestanding - For Sale1,975 SF | Request Cap Rate
$3,500,000 USD
Restaurant - For Sale14,240 SF | 9.66% Cap Rate
$1,025,000 USD
Freestanding - For Sale9,100 SF | 5.78% Cap Rate
$6,500,000 USD
Supermarket - For Sale32,000 SF | Request Cap Rate
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Retail - For Rent
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Storefront - For Sale17,340 SF | Request Cap Rate
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Storefront - For Sale77,299 SF | Request Cap Rate