Rafael Mendez, CCIM

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Saunders Commercial expanded from the Florida region into Georgia in 2017, and Arkansas in 2024. From 2019 to 2024, the agency was affiliated with SVN International, becoming SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler. In 2025, the agency returned to its roots, dissolving its association with SVN and rebranding as Saunders Real Estate, with the agency’s land and commercial business becoming Saunders Land and Saunders Commercial, respectively. As real estate and civic leaders, Ralston and Danzler share ...

Rafael Mendez, CCIM is the Regional Managing Director and Advisor at Saunders Real Estate in Orlando, Florida. Rafael specializes in mid-market acquisition and disposition of industrial and office properties throughout the state of Florida. His success derives from assisting his clients with identifying optimal opportunities in the market and executing them efficiently to achieve their intended results. Beginning his career in real estate in 2015, Rafael assisted investors in residential real estate and later transitioned into commercial real estate. Rafael brings a global perspective with a national presence, local market expertise, and a forward-thinking “client-centric” mindset built on setting clear expectations with constant communication. Through this, he has not only catapulted his own success and growth but also his client’s success and growth throughout the years. Rafael lives in Altamonte Springs, FL, and is married to his high school sweetheart Andrea with three children. Additionally, he is involved in his community and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity Building Homes and Special Olympics. Rafael also serves on the board of directors for Commonsense Childbirth, a non-profit organization. Rafael specializes in: • Industrial • Office • Special-use Properties • Investment Sales • Investment Properties Rafael Méndez es director general regional y asesor de Saunders Real Estate en Orlando, Florida. Su éxito se deriva de ayudar sus clientes con la identificación de oportunidades óptimas en el mercado y ejecutarlos de manera eficiente para lograr sus resultados previstos. Comenzando su carrera en bienes raíces en 2015, Rafael inversionistas asistidos en bienes raíces residenciales y más tarde hizo la transición a bienes raíces comerciales. Rafael trae un perspectiva global con presencia nacional, mercado local experiencia y una mentalidad progresista "centrada en el cliente" construido sobre el establecimiento de expectativas claras con constante comunicación. A través de esto, no sólo ha catapultó su propio éxito y crecimiento, pero también su el éxito y el crecimiento del cliente a lo largo de los años. Rafael vive en Altamonte Springs, FL, y está casado con su novia de la escuela secundaria, Andrea, con tres hijos. Además, está involucrado en su comunidad y voluntarios con Habitat for Humanity Building Homes y Olimpiadas Especiales. Rafael también es miembro de la junta de directores de Commonsense Childbirth, una organización sin fines de lucro organización. Rafael se especializa en: • Propiedades Industriales • Propiedades de Oficina • Propiedades de uso especial • Ventas de Inversión • Propiedades de Inversión Professional History • Keiser University, AS Health Science, 4.0 GPA • CCIM Graduate • CCIM CI 101-104 - Commercial Investment + Financial Analysis Memberships and Associations • CCIM Designee • CFCAR Immediate Past President 2025 • CFCAR President 2024 • CFCAR Board of Directors - Secretary 2023 • CFCAR President-Elect & Secretary 2023 • Florida CCIM Chapter Membership Chair, 2023 • Florida CCIM Chapter Central District Board Member, 2022, 2023, 2024 • Florida CCIM Chapter Central District Mentorship Chair, 2022, 2023, 2024 • Florida CCIM Chapter State Level Young Professional Network, 2022 • Urban Land Institute (ULI) Member • NAIOP Member • Central Florida Commercial Association of Realtors® (CFCAR) • National Association of REALTORS® • Florida Association of REALTORS®