Who We Are

Jimmy Castellanos is a Senior Managing Director with Marcus & Millichap’s flagship office in Palo Alto, California. As a Senior Managing Director, Jimmy has quickly established himself as a market leader in real estate investment sales both locally and nationally. Jimmy’s services include market analysis and cutting-edge representation in the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate. Jimmy specializes in apartment complexes, net-leased investments, and facilitating 1031 exchanges.

A graduate of Santa Clara University, Jimmy earned his Bachelor of Arts degree and quickly distinguished himself as a leader within the university’s real estate community. He is the co-founder of the Santa Clara University Real Estate Institute, a current board member for the Leavey School of Business, and a member of the Board of Fellows at Santa Clara University.

In 2025, Jimmy was appointed one of the youngest Senior Managing Directors in Marcus & Millichap’s 55-year history. That same year, he was recognized as the firm’s #2 multifamily agent companywide and ranked #7 among more than 2,000 investment professionals across all product types in the U.S. and Canada. He also consistently ranks among the top-performing agents in Marcus & Millichap’s nationally recognized Palo Alto office.

Jimmy is a proud homeowner in Silicon Valley, where he resides with his wife, Emily, and their son, Forrest. In his spare time, Jimmy enjoys spending time in Santa Cruz, playing tennis, fine dining, and international travel.

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