Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Premier Commercial Real Estate Partner in California
Retail California Commercial Real Estate was founded in 2002 by veteran brokers Peter Orlando, Michael Arfsten, and Lewis Smith. Over two decades, we have established ourselves as a leading commercial retail brokerage in California's Central Valley and Central Coast regions. Our strategic partnership with The Pearson Companies enhances our capacity to deliver comprehensive real estate solutions. We specialize in serving commercial developers, landowners, and national retailers through tailored guidance and market expertise. Our integrated services span strategic planning, site selection, and property management, ensuring clients achieve long-term value.With deep roots in the Central Valley, we maintain strong relationships with major supermarket chains, quick-service restaurants, and home improvement retailers. Our data-driven approach combines local market knowledge with national industry trends to identify optimal opportunities. We prioritize transparency, collaboration, and results-oriented strategies for every client engagement. Our team's collective experience and commitment to innovation position us as trusted advisors in commercial real estate. From initial consultation to project completion, we focus on creating solutions that align with our clients' business objectives.
Services
Commercial Brokerage
Site Selection
Strategic Planning
Property Management
Investment Services
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized commercial real estate experience in California's Central Valley.
- Our integrated platform provides end-to-end solutions from site selection to property management.
- We maintain long-standing relationships with major national retail chains and developers.
- Our data-driven strategies combine local market expertise with national industry insights.
- Our partnership with The Pearson Companies expands our service capabilities across all property types.
Services
Commercial Brokerage
Our commercial brokerage services connect clients with prime retail properties across California's Central Valley. We represent developers, investors, and national retailers in transactions involving shopping centers, standalone stores, and mixed-use developments. Our team leverages 20+ years of market expertise to negotiate optimal terms and deliver strategic value.
Site Selection
We help businesses identify ideal locations through data-driven market analysis and demographic research. Our site selection process considers foot traffic patterns, competitive landscapes, and zoning regulations to ensure optimal visibility and profitability for retail operations across Central California.
Strategic Planning
Our strategic planning services develop customized real estate strategies aligned with business objectives. We analyze market trends, conduct feasibility studies, and create long-term plans for property portfolios, helping clients optimize their real estate investments in California's dynamic retail market.
Property Management
We provide comprehensive property management solutions for commercial retail assets, including lease administration, tenant relations, and maintenance coordination. Our goal is to maximize property value while ensuring operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction across managed portfolios.
Investment Services
Our investment services assist clients in acquiring and disposing of commercial retail properties. We offer market valuation analysis, due diligence support, and transaction advisory to institutional investors and private owners seeking to optimize their real estate portfolios in California's Central Valley.
People
Peter Orlando
Co-Founder
Peter Orlando co-founded Retail California in 2002, bringing decades of commercial real estate experience. His expertise in retail property strategies and client-focused solutions drives our team's success in California's competitive market.
Michael Arfsten
Co-Founder
Michael Arfsten contributes extensive market knowledge as co-founder of Retail California. His strategic vision and deep understanding of Central Valley real estate dynamics help clients achieve their commercial property goals.
Lewis Smith
Co-Founder
Lewis Smith, one of our founding brokers, specializes in connecting national retailers with optimal locations. His 20+ years of industry experience ensure clients receive expert guidance throughout the real estate transaction process.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in California's Central Valley from Sacramento to Bakersfield, including the Central Coast region.
What types of properties do you handle?
We focus on retail properties including shopping centers, standalone stores, and mixed-use developments across Central California.
How do you help national retailers expand?
We provide data-driven site selection, market analysis, and strategic planning to help national retailers optimize their California locations.
What services do you offer investors?
We assist with property acquisitions, portfolio management, and disposition strategies tailored to commercial real estate investors.
