Built to Last.Est. 2015
Commercial real estate, guided by disciplined judgment.
For organizations, investors and communities that need more depth than a generalist and more flexibility than an institution.
Personal in relationship.
Rigorous in execution.
Bold in pursuit.
Our relationships outlast any single transaction. We pair incisive analysis with practical experience, and we work through every decision alongside our clients and partners. We find a way when others walk away, and where the work is complex, we thrive. We exist to build financial, human and social wealth by serving people well, and seek to leave each stronger for the generations that follow.
The large exposed wood trusses in this PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) center are joined with knife plates, steel plates set inside the timber, so the attachment points stay hidden and only the wood shows.
Depth of knowledge, shaped by experience.
1 Development
We build for clients the way we build for our own portfolio
We take projects from site selection and feasibility, through entitlements, permits and capital strategy, to construction and opening, as a fee developer, as a developer for our own portfolio, or as general partner and sponsor and, where the structure calls for it, with our own capital alongside our partners’. Ground-up, adaptive reuse and build-to-suit, across retail, healthcare, industrial and specialty facilities, in California and beyond. Clients come to us with a plan and a team, or with neither.
2 Brokerage
Advisory grounded in market intelligence
Our recommendations draw on more than market data: who the right tenant or buyer is, what a building actually costs to run, and what a property could become. That knowledge comes from across the firm, and our brokers stay with you long after the close.
3 Asset Management
Stewardship shaped around each owner’s goals
For private investors, family offices and corporate owners who expect more than maintenance, we manage office, industrial and retail properties across the Greater Sacramento region with the same care we give our own. That means attentive service to owners and tenants, close control of vendors and expenses, transparent reporting and the firm’s leasing and development expertise working to grow value.
4 Economic Development Advisory
Where public priorities meet market reality
We work with cities and counties to bring in the retailers and businesses their communities are missing, as an extension of the economic development team or as the team itself. Recruitment rarely fails for lack of effort; it fails when investors can’t see a credible return. Our benchmarking measures each market and site against a brand’s best-performing locations, and our development expertise tests what few advisors can: whether the project works economically for everyone involved.
Shared expertise across every service. One relationship, the whole firm behind it.
What our brokers see in the market every day sharpens how our development team evaluates each project. What our asset managers see over years of ownership informs every lease and sale we advise on. When we work alongside a city or county, the whole firm supports that effort: our brokers help bring the businesses a community is missing, and our development experience helps turn its plans into projects that get built. Where most firms keep these teams separate, ours work as one, so each client has the full range of our experience behind their project.
1Development
From strategy and site selection to delivery, for clients and for our own portfolio.
2Brokerage
From leasing to investment sales, for owners, investors, tenants and growing brands.
3Asset Management
From daily operations to long-term value, for private investors, family offices and corporate owners.
4Economic Development Advisory
From benchmarking to a project that works, for cities and counties.
One system.
One team.
Every resource on your behalf.
A developer’s eye, a broker’s market knowledge and an owner’s discipline, on every decision you make.
- Problems surface earlier, when they cost less to solve, because more than one discipline looks at every decision.
- You can reach the people making the decisions, including our founder.
- You see the reasoning behind every recommendation: the numbers, the options and the risks.
Excavating the detention basin at Sequoia View Shopping Center, one of our early projects. We worked with the City of Orange Cove to acquire city-owned property, structured the deal creatively and delivered a Dollar General, AutoZone and Burger King. We still own the one remaining pad.
Selective about what we take on. Committed once we do.
We take on work where our judgment can make a difference, and we are willing to say no when yes would be easier. Once we commit, we see it through.
2015
Sacramento-based and still founder-owned
From a single office to a multidisciplinary, multi-office firm trusted by investors, national brands, healthcare providers and public agencies.
“I have met many retail developers over a thirty-year career financing construction and repositioning projects, and I have been impressed with your ability to recognize and structure transactions to minimize risk.”
Michael Klein, Principal & CEO, Freedom Financial Funds
Development
Disciplined on schedule and budget
No developer controls every variable. We control what we can, with careful planning, close oversight and creative solutions when conditions change, and our record in challenging markets shows it.
“…you and your team were one step ahead the whole way. Your flexibility saved us at least six months in delivering our finished clinic, which was critical to our growth strategy and mission to provide top-notch patient care.”
Chris King, Fresenius Medical Care
Brokerage
Clear communication, creative solutions
Leasing and investment sales for owners, investors, tenants and growing brands.
“Juan was consistently responsive, thoughtful, and solutions-oriented, even when things got complicated.”
Jennifer Williams, COO, NomadX
Asset Management
Managed with the same care we give our own
Each property is managed as a long-term investment, with transparent reporting and responsive service for owners and tenants.
“…nothing less than a true professional and your services to and for us were unprecedented.”
H.W. “Bill” Haedrich, MAI, CCIM
Econ. Dev. Advisory
Strategy for cities and counties, in California and beyond
Custom retail benchmarking and economic analysis, turned into strategy and direct outreach to target users.
“Capital Rivers brings a focused, practical approach grounded in real estate and development experience, and they always put the community’s best interest first. I’ve watched them show up for communities because they believed they could help. You can trust them to do what is right.”
Robin Reimold, Former President & CEO, TeamCalifornia
An advisor with an owner’s perspective.
We develop and own real estate, so we advise like owners: on what a property is worth today, what it could become and what it will take to get there.
Our story
Our first development. Demolition revealed that the 12kV lines through the middle of the site were only inches below the surface, and that a second line SMUD had surveyed into an easement actually ran several feet onto our property. SMUD would not cut power that fed neighboring properties, so grading stopped. A utility consultant helped us through the red tape, and with an open site in one of the wettest winters of the past decade, we brought in this reclaimer to cement-treat the soil and finish the site.
Built from the ground up.
I started Capital Rivers with sweat equity, determination and the trust of clients and partners who took an early chance on me. I built it one step at a time, surrounded myself with good people and found a way when it counted, with my share of good fortune along the way.
That same determination now runs through our team. I still share in the risk, with my own capital and personal guarantees, and when we take something on, we are all in. Our most ambitious work is still ahead, and we are building this firm to last for generations.
With gratitude,
Greg AguirreFounder and CEO
What we believe
Principles we share.
Written by our founder. Lived by our team.
- Nothing worthwhile comes easy.
- Obstacles are part of the process.
- Opportunity exists where others don’t see it.
- Great people make each other better.
- Success creates the ability to help others.
- We are building something larger than ourselves.
- Winning matters, and so does how we win.
How we work
The standard we hold ourselves to.
We speak candidly and deal in facts. Before work begins, we agree on expectations, ownership of tasks and what success looks like. We ask the hard questions early, move the work forward without waiting to be asked, and own the outcome, including our mistakes.
Meet the people behind the work.
Rooted in Northern California. Working across the country.
Call any of our offices and you reach the whole firm. Our development, brokerage, asset management and advisory teams work as one, in Northern California and on projects across the country.
Sacramento Headquarters
- Experience
- Founded in Sacramento and shaped by decades in this market
- Phone
- 916.514.5225
Properties entrusted to our brokers.
Retail, office, industrial, medical, multifamily and land. For sale and for lease. Search our listings and give us a call.
Ask the people who have worked with us.
“Selling a long-term asset can be complex, but his proactive communication and ‘above board’ transparency gave us total confidence. He and Nicolette and staff at Capital Rivers handled every detail with precision.”
Budd Drummond
Sale of a long-held building
“…completely upfront and honest from start to finish even if it’s something you might not want to hear. They would rather give you bad news than put you in a bad deal.”
Mason McKellips
Longtime client
“I expected to wait at least 6 months before selling. It was less than 6 weeks from signing the listing agreement to close of escrow.”
Douglas Martens
Property sale, Chico
“Ryan was extremely knowledgeable about the market and had the needed commercial resources/contacts to bring numerous qualified buyers to the shop during a one-day open house. That one open house resulted in a cash sale for more than we anticipated.”
Sue Barsanti
Sale of a family-owned workshop
“The Capital Rivers team focused on our company’s needs and worked tirelessly for months to help us identify and close the deal on multiple projects. They were excellent in their communication and strategic insight.”
Matt Nichols
Multiple projects
“Rebecca and CRC have been dependable and responsive managing our property through tough challenges, repairs, and tenant support. Rebecca is resourceful and knowledgeable and steps up when problems need solutions.”
Roberta Andreotti
Property owner, asset management
“…he was always willing to go the extra mile to keep me updated and to keep searching even during extended periods when nothing was available to suit my needs. When we finally found a property that met my requirements, Zack leaped into action to get me the best deal possible.”
Kim S.
Commercial property purchase
“Greg Aguirre and his team at Capital Rivers Commercial have developed first class retail properties throughout the Central Valley of California. … CRC also provides a high level of commercial leasing brokerage services to owners and investors.”
William Niemi
Retail development
“They were thorough on the details, very communicative, very knowledgeable, timely when meeting to see spaces. All in all, a wonderful experience. Thanks for helping us find our new church home!”
Matthew Watkins
Abide Church, Chico
“I guarantee you’ll be impressed with their depth of knowledge and far reaching network. There’s nobody I trust more to guide me through a commercial real estate transaction than Capital Rivers.”
Logan Taylor
Commercial real estate client
“Greg and Ryan worked quickly and found a suitable buyer for us. The transaction was a huge success. We have already engaged them to help with another asset we own.”
Keith Gapusan
Asset sale
“I feel they took the time to get to know my wants and needs as a landlord and to find a good fit for my building. They had professional photos taken of the space and were able to handle the entire process of finding me a good tenant.”
Candi Williamson
Landlord, Chico
“Capital Rivers Commercial is always the 1st to call. … Nash & Proper would not be where we are without him.”
Cecil Rhodes
Nash & Proper
“She is good at what she does and she cares about our Shopping Center. Great communication with all the tenants. … When there is a problem or any concerns, she is on it!”
Anthony Duong
Shopping center tenant
“Danny has been great in identifying suitable spaces and following up with landlord’s brokers (no easy task!!). He has a solid background knowledge of the Sacramento area…”
Hemang Patel
Tenant representation, Sacramento
“It was great working with Ryan to acquire the business with real estate to expand our portfolio. He made the transaction really easy and smooth besides all the hurdles.”
Big Bear Car Wash
Business and real estate acquisition
“They took the time to visit me in San Francisco just to find out what I needed help with… Very caring agents to do business with.”
Allen Lin
Real estate investor since 1979
“He was extremely personable and communicative as we navigated the process of looking for a commercial space for our retail business. I could not recommend him and the Capital Rivers team more!”
Haley McSchlag
Retail lease
“Ryan Orn at Capital Rivers was phenomenal in helping my business, Mattress Express Davis re-negotiate an expansion and extension to my lease. Extremely professional and informative from start to finish!”
Glenn S.
Mattress Express Davis
As general partner and sponsor, we developed a turnkey, build-to-suit PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) center for WelbeHealth and a dialysis clinic for Fresenius. With interest rates, cap rates and construction costs rising and debt harder to secure, we used creative structures to complete the project successfully, and both buildings remain in our portfolio today.
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