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James Rodriguez | Colliers | Los Angeles - Downtown

James Rodriguez

Senior Vice President

As an experienced commercial real estate advisor in Southern California with a proven track record, I focus on properties in densely populated multicultural and Hispanic markets.  In particular, I specialize in retail development, redevelopment, strategic planning, and consulting services for owners, retailers, and municipalities.

For several decades, I have been unrivaled throughout my career in selling, leasing, and developing commercial properties in multicultural and Hispanic trade areas throughout the Southwest, with an emphasis on Southern California.  I have assisted numerous regional, national, and international tenants.  While focusing on value creation and representing investors, developers, and municipalities, I have been involved in more than 65 shopping center developments (+6 million SF) and 94 sale assignments  ($572 million).

Over the years, I have developed an impeccable reputation and track record for closing transactions on behalf of private and institutional landlords and tenants and handling the sale of investment properties.  I have also been involved in the sourcing, planning, developing, and marketing of multiple high-profile projects in Southern California.

Before focusing on brokerage services, I served as director of acquisitions and leasing for Comstock, Crosser, and Associates Development Co., a development company based in Manhattan Beach, CA.  There, I was responsible for identifying and acquiring commercial properties for redevelopment, assembling neighborhood development sites, and the retail expansion of Top Valu and Valu + Food Warehouse grocery chains.

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About Me

As an experienced commercial real estate advisor in Southern California with a proven track record, I focus on properties in densely populated multicultural and Hispanic markets.  In particular, I specialize in retail development, redevelopment, strategic planning, and consulting services for owners, retailers, and municipalities.

For several decades, I have been unrivaled throughout my career in selling, leasing, and developing commercial properties in multicultural and Hispanic trade areas throughout the Southwest, with an emphasis on Southern California.  I have assisted numerous regional, national, and international tenants.  While focusing on value creation and representing investors, developers, and municipalities, I have been involved in more than 65 shopping center developments (+6 million SF) and 94 sale assignments  ($572 million).

Over the years, I have developed an impeccable reputation and track record for closing transactions on behalf of private and institutional landlords and tenants and handling the sale of investment properties.  I have also been involved in the sourcing, planning, developing, and marketing of multiple high-profile projects in Southern California.

Before focusing on brokerage services, I served as director of acquisitions and leasing for Comstock, Crosser, and Associates Development Co., a development company based in Manhattan Beach, CA.  There, I was responsible for identifying and acquiring commercial properties for redevelopment, assembling neighborhood development sites, and the retail expansion of Top Valu and Valu + Food Warehouse grocery chains.

Largest Retail Leasing Transaction (2021)

SFV Business Journal  Best Retail Lease - Silver Award (2021)

Largest Retail Leasing Transaction (2020)

Largest Retail Leasing Transaction (2019)

Colliers Max Green Circle of Excellence (2019)

Colliers Top Producer -Retail Leasing (2018)

Colliers Top Producer -Retail Leasing (2017)

Colliers Max Green Circle of Excellence (2017)

Colliers Top Producer - Retail Leasing (2016)

Colliers Max Green Circle of Excellence (2016)

Property Type

Retail, Land

Services

Capital Markets, Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation

Skills

Supermarkets, Mixed-Use Properties, Lease Advisory, Investment Properties, Consultancy Services

AT&T

Bancomer

Cardenas Markets, LLC

Chase Bank

Chilis Grill & Bar

Citibank

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Curacao

CVS/Pharmacy

Dollar Tree

Family Dollar

Farmer’s Insurance

Foot Locker

Harbor Freight Tools

Jiffy Lube

Kimco

Kohls

Northgate Gonzalez Market

Meta Housing

O'Reilly Auto Parts

PLS Check Cashing

Pollo Campero

Primestor Development

Regency Centers

Robertson Properties

Ross Dress for Less

Save-A-Lot

Superior Grocers

Vallarta Markets

Zurich Insurance
 

Education

  • Bachelors of Arts; Economics, University of California at San Diego

Memberships & Involvements

  • Colliers Broker-to-Broker Mentorship Program - Mentor (2023)

  • Retail: Recorded Podcast - Evolving Trends in the Hispanic Grocery Space (2021)

  • Colliers Retail Foresight - Founder (2013 - Present)

  • ICSC Hispanic Markets National Conference; Planning Committee, Moderator, Panelist (2011- 2013)

  • Urban Land Institute - Panelist Leasing and Curating Mixed Use (2013)

  • Lead Broker - CBRE Hispanic Retail Team (2003 - 2013)

  • Director of Acquisitions & Leasing Comstock, Crosser and Associates Development Co.  Focused on retail development opportunities and expansion of Top Valu Market and Valu+ Food Warehouse grocery chains.

How I can help

Capital Markets

Your Colliers expert will provide you with a full complement of services and specialties, including investment sales, debt and equity placement, market research, valuation and appraisal and transaction management services.

Our Tenant Representation services experts will provide you with a range of services, including lease negotiation and renewal, in-depth location analysis and workplace design.

Our Landlord Representation experts will provide you with a range of services, including assessing similar properties in your marketplace, targeting and attracting potential tenants, finding and signing leases with the right clients and minimizing your risk with thoughtful leases.

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Featured Research

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2021 Q1 Greater Los Angeles Retail Research Report

The Los Angeles Basin retail market is comprised of over 805 MSF of multi-tenant shopping centers and single-tenant properties. Single tenant buildings represent the majority of space among the different property types, holding 46% of the market’s total inventory. The market attracts both affordable retailers and high-end stores due to a population that demands a wide variety of product. High median income households and strong population growth contribute to make this region attractive to retailers.
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2020 Q3 Greater Los Angeles Retail Knowledge Report

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2020 Q2 Greater Los Angeles Basin Retail Knowledge Report

As the economic impact of COVID-19 continued to unfold, the Los Angeles Basin retail market recorded negative market activity for the fourth consecutive quarter. In the second quarter, vancancy increased by 30 basis points recording at 6.2%. An additional 400,300 square feet of new construction was added to the inventory base with Inland Empire recording the majority at 321,400 square feet. Los Angeles County followed at 78,900 square feet while Orange County recorded no new deliveries.
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