Rick Padelford

With a career spanning over 35 years in the Arizona real estate market, Rick Padelford is a seasoned expert in commercial investment and land development. Licensed since 1987, Rick spent his foundational years (1988–1995) collaborating with development firms across Colorado, California, Nevada, and Arizona. Since 1995, he has operated independently through Realty Executives Commercial, providing high-level strategic advisory services to investors and property owners statewide.

Core Expertise

Investment Sales: Expert in the sale and leasing of commercial income properties, including Industrial, Office, Retail, and Flex assets.
Land & Development: Specialized in marketing Master Planned Communities and facilitating land/lot sales for residential, multi-family, and commercial developers.
Market Analysis: Leveraging deep historical knowledge of the Phoenix metropolitan area to identify emerging opportunities.

The CCIM Advantage
Rick earned the prestigious CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation in 2008—a title held by only a small percentage of commercial real estate practitioners. As a testament to his leadership in the field, he served as the President of the Central Arizona CCIM Chapter in 2017 and sat on its Board of Directors from 2014 through 2019. This designation ensures a mastery of financial, market, and investment analysis.

Leadership & Affiliations
Rick is a deeply involved member of the professional community, having served as a Board Member for:

Arizona Association of Realtors (AAR)

Realtor's Land Institute (RLI) – Arizona Chapter

Southeast Valley Regional Association of Realtors