Ara Rostamian
Senior Director Investments, Marcus & Millichap
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Seasoned expert in shopping center and retail investment property acquisition, disposition and development in the Western U.S.
Phone (213) 943-1781
Mobile (818) 823-0832
Seasoned expert in shopping center and retail investment property acquisition, disposition and development in the Western U.S.
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker, Tenant Rep
Property Types
Industrial, Retail
Markets
Austin, 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
Languages
English, Armenian
Bio
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.
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