Melissa Rutland CCIM

Melissa Rutland CCIM

Owner Broker, Rutland Florida Gulf Group

Saint Petersburg, FL 33704

Phone (727) 631-1268

Commercial Real Estate Investment
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker, Tenant Rep
Property Types
Industrial, Land, Office, Retail, Specialty, Multifamily, Health Care
Markets
Tampa/St Petersburg
Bio
For more than two decades, Melissa Rutland has matched investors and real estate properties in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions. A St. Pete native whose family has been involved in real estate for four generations, she specializes in off-market investment and development properties. Melissa expertly identifies acquisitions for investment and development, including land assemblages. She also negotiates leases for expanding businesses, large franchises, and multi-tenant complexes. Her favorite types of transactions are those that requires a lot of creativity. Melissa is experienced in consulting, investment, valuation, asset management, construction, development, design, financing, property management and tenancy, including historic downtown commercial properties. She has closed transactions for a variety of property types, such as hotel, restaurant, retail, self-storage, industrial, undeveloped land, office, multifamily, and agricultural. Melissa received her bachelor’s degree from Flagler College and was one of 30 women selected to take part in the Women’s Executive Leadership Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s prestigious Wharton School. She is active in the CCIM Institute, which designates leading experts in commercial investment real estate, as well as in NAIOP and the Urban Land Institute. In addition, Melissa’s commitment to the community shines in her volunteer work. She serves on the board of the YMCA of the St. Petersburg Area and the Downtown Partnership.
Education
Melissa received her bachelor’s degree from Flagler College.
Affiliations
  • CCIM - Certified Commercial Investment Member
  • SIOR - Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
  • NAR - National Association of Realtors
  • ULI - Urban Land Institute
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  • RLI – Realtors Land Institute
Awards
CCIM, 2013
Certificate of Recognition, Governor Rick Scott 2018
40 Under 40, Business Observor 2017