RJ Vara

First Vice President Investments

Direct: (206) 826-5784 Email RJ

Seattle Office
401 Union Street
32nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98101
Office: (206) 826-5700

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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.

License: WA: 135292

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Achievements

National Achievement Award: 2024, 2021
Sales Recognition Award: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021

Testimonials

I met with RJ with limited knowledge of a Sale/Leaseback transaction. Not only did HE give me a great understanding of the cost/benefits; he was able to guide me through the process with no pressure. It was a very comfortable transaction. I should also note that he was able to close the deal in 4 days at year-end.

Vince P

Juanita Dentistry

My experience with RJ was top-notch from start to finish. He was extremely professional and thorough without pressuring us. The 1031 process went smoothly with their guidance, ultimately finding an exchange property that met our requirements. I would use his team again without reservation.

Lance V

LHV Properties, LLC

We had the opportunity to work with RJ on a sizable commercial building sale. There were multiple challenges including an uncooperative tenant, complex due diligence, and several other last-minute requirements. RJ acted very professionally and through diligence, persuasion, and attention to detail secured the necessary paperwork and compliance literally in the 11th hour to save the transaction. I would highly recommend him for any commercial real estate transaction.

Rod R

KORR, LLC

Industrial // Office