Raymond 'RJ' Vara

Raymond 'RJ' Vara

First Vice President Investments, Marcus & Millichap

Seattle, WA 98101

Phone (206) 826-5784

Specializes in the acquisition and disposition of office and industrial assets across the West Coast
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker
Property Types
Industrial, Office, Retail, Flex, Health Care
Markets
Seattle/Puget Sound, Olympia
Bio
RJ Vara of Marcus & Millichap’s Seattle office specializes in the acquisition and disposition of industrial and office assets across the West Coast. Mr. Vara’s commitment to clients is illustrated by his ability to seek opportunities and options that help them achieve the maximum return for their real estate. Vara utilizes his market expertise and the national Marcus & Millichap platform to create proactive investment strategies for clients by assessing current challenges or options clients may be facing in regard to their real estate. Prior to his founding The Vara Group, RJ attained a breadth of real estate experience from previous roles in private equity, commercial lending, and tenant representation. This experience enables Mr. Vara to have the unique ability to analyze each opportunity from the perspective of every stakeholder involved. Mr. Vara graduated from the University of Denver, Daniels College of Business with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and a minor in Real Estate. When he is not maximizing value for clients, he spends his time snowboarding, golfing, traveling, and enjoying time with friends and family.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance from University of Denver
Awards
National Achievement Award: 2021
Sales Recognition Award: 2023, 2022, 2021