CREC’s Romero Emerges as Industry Leader in South Florida’s Retail Market

CREC’s Romero Emerges as Industry Leader in South Florida’s Retail Market

Rafael Romero, CCIMRAFAEL ROMERO, CCIM, a Vice President at Continental Real Estate Companies, finds himself quite busy these days leasing retail in South Florida. This dynamic multi-tasker also makes time to volunteer with the Florida CCIM Chapter Miami/Dade-Monroe District as well as share market knowledge with area writers and editors. He even pens articles himself. Recently published and quoted articles include:

RAFAEL ROMERO, CCIM, is a Vice President at Continental Real Estate Companies (CREC), currently leasing High Street Retail at Vizcayne Retail (Downtown Miami, FL), The Plaza on Brickell (Brickell, FL), Gallery at Beach Place (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Downtown Dadeland (Miami, FL), The Historic Alfred I. DuPont Building (Downtown Miami, FL), Gables Grand (Coral Gables, FL), Red Road Commons (South Miami, FL), El Dorado Shopping Center (Coconut Creek, FL), Suniland Shopping Center (Pinecrest, FL), Miller Square (Miami, FL), and others.

Before joining CREC, Romero worked as a Local Leasing Representative with Simon Property Group, responsible for the leasing of Dadeland Mall and the Shops at Sunset Place, providing additional leasing assistance at Miami International Mall and The Falls. Prior to Simon Property Group, Rafael was a Commercial Associate with Terranova Corporation, leasing high profile projects such as CocoWalk and the Miami Marlins Ballpark. Prior to this, he served as Assistant Property Manager for Icon Brickell Condominium, a $1.3 billion mixed use project developed by the Related Group and managed by the Continental Group.

Romero is a five year veteran of the United States Navy, having served as a command Rescue Swimmer and Navigation Specialist onboard the USS Nashville (LPD-13) during three overseas combat deployments. He holds an A.S. degree in Occupational Studies from Thomas Edison State College. He is active in various national and local professional organizations, including the National Association of Realtors, the International Council of Shopping Centers, Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) as a member of the Florida CCIM Chapter ‘s Miami District’s Board of Directors, certified SCORE mentor, Young Leaders of United Way, and other charitable organizations. He’s frequently cited as an expert resource in business news publications, including the New York Times, Miami Herald, USA Today, and several others. Mr. Romero can be reached directly by email: rromero@crec.com

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