Rappaport

Name

Rappaport

Legal name

RAPPAPORT MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Website

https://rappaportco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rappaport is a privately held, founder-led commercial real estate firm founded in 1984 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, that manages and leases approximately 15 million square feet of retail space across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for property owners, retailers, and investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Services

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Brokerage (BPAJABAB)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate services
• Retail property management
• Tenant representation
• Landlord advisory
• Retail leasing brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Mclean

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Management Fees: Rappaport provides third-party property management services for retail spaces, generating recurring management fees from property owners.
2. Leasing and Brokerage Commissions: The company earns commissions on retail space leasing transactions, representing both landlords and tenants in commercial real estate deals.
3. Investment Advisory Services: Rappaport provides investment advisory and private equity investment services for retail properties, generating fees from investment management and capital appreciation sharing structures.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rappaport provides retail-focused commercial real estate services in the D.C. Metro area, including landlord advisory, tenant representation, third-party property management, construction management and development, marketing, investment advisory, and private equity investments. The firm manages approximately 15 million square feet of retail space across grocery-anchored neighborhood and community shopping centers in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Product overview

Rappaport is a commercial real estate management and advisory company serving the D.C. Metro area. The company operates as a unified platform offering seven integrated service modules: Landlord Advisory, Tenant Advisory, Property Management, Construction Management & Development, Marketing, Investment Advisory, and Private Equity Investments. These services work together to provide end-to-end retail real estate solutions, from property acquisition and development through ongoing management and leasing. The company manages a portfolio of retail properties including shopping centers and mixed-use developments throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landlord Advisory Advisory services to retail property owners covering market analysis, leasing strategy, and tenant selection for shopping centers in the D.C. Metro area.
• Tenant Advisory Retailer and restaurant site selection and lease negotiation services in the D.C. Metro area, representing tenants from national chains to local operators.
• Property Management Third-party management of retail properties including maintenance, tenant relations, financial reporting, and operational oversight for approximately 15 million square feet across the Mid-Atlantic.
• Construction Management & Development Oversight of construction projects, renovations, and development of retail spaces from concept to completion, including ground-up mixed-use projects like Skyland Town Center.
• Marketing Marketing of available retail spaces and shopping centers to prospective tenants through digital channels, advertising, and experiential events such as PlayPalooza.
• Investment Advisory Investment advice for buying, selling, and structuring retail property investments in the D.C. Metro market, including investment sales and partnership structuring guidance.
• Private Equity Investments Management of private equity investments in retail real estate properties throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including co-investment joint ventures such as the acquisition of Hilltop Plaza with Fortified.
• Featured Properties Portfolio Portfolio of managed retail properties offered for lease, including Bull Run Plaza (Manassas, VA), Potomac Festival I (Woodbridge, VA), West Springfield Shopping Center (Springfield, VA), Skyland Town Center (Washington, D.C.), and Cielo at 300 M NE.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 15 million square feet of retail space managed throughout Mid-Atlantic region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WC SmithcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner with Rappaport on the Avec mixed-use project on H Street NE in Washington D.C. WC Smith is a Washington D.C.-based real estate developer that partnered with Rappaport to develop the 400-unit multifamily building with ground-floor retail including Aldi grocery.
• FortifiedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership with Michael Rabin, Jared Okun, and Fortified company for acquisition of Hilltop Plaza, a 184,920 square-foot retail center in Bowie, Maryland.
• American Realty AdvisorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRappaport brokers Bill Dickinson and Jim Farrell represented American Realty Advisors as landlord representative to bring Chuy's to Festival at Riva in Annapolis, Maryland.
• MRP RealtycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRenowned landlord client represented by Pat O'Meara for landlord and tenant representation services in Greater Washington D.C. markets.
• USAAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor landlord client represented by Pat O'Meara for retail real estate services in the D.C. market.
• BozzutocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty management and development company client represented by Pat O'Meara for retail leasing services.
• Metzler Real EstateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial real estate firm client represented for retail tenant placement services.
• Lincoln PropertiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLandlord represented by Susan Bourgeois for Target lease at Lincoln at Tinner Hill development in Falls Church.
• Pat O'MearacoreOthersSenior Director of Brokerage at Rappaport managing key client relationships including O'Reilly Auto Parts tenant representation for desired locations in Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avison Young: Global commercial real estate services firm with growing retail brokerage and property management practice. Competes in D.C. Metro and adjacent Mid-Atlantic markets for retail-focused mandates.
• CBRE Group: World's largest commercial real estate services firm with substantial retail brokerage and property management operations. Competes for national retail tenant representations (Aldi, Whole Foods, etc.) and large landlord mandates.
• Newmark Group: Global commercial real estate advisory firm with retail brokerage and property management capabilities. Competes for the same enterprise retail tenant mandates as Rappaport across major U.S. metros.
• Colliers International: Global commercial real estate services and investment management firm with retail expertise. Active in D.C. Metro market and competes for similar retail tenant and landlord mandates.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm offering brokerage, property management, valuation, and advisory across all asset classes including retail. Competes with Rappaport on national tenant accounts and large regional mandates in the D.C. market.
• JLL: Global commercial real estate services and investment management firm with a dedicated retail brokerage and property management practice. Competes for the same enterprise retail tenants Rappaport serves across Mid-Atlantic.

Direct peers

• SRS Real Estate Partners: National commercial real estate firm exclusively focused on retail services including tenant representation, landlord representation, property management, and capital markets. Closest pure-play retail competitor with comparable service breadth.
• KLNB: Mid-Atlantic commercial real estate firm focused on retail and office brokerage, property management, and landlord/tenant representation. Directly comparable in service mix and regional footprint — competes head-to-head for the same D.C. Metro retail mandates.

Others

• Federal Realty Investment Trust: Public retail REIT that owns and operates grocery-anchored shopping centers in the Mid-Atlantic and other major markets. Could be a landlord client of Rappaport rather than a competitor, but operates in adjacent asset class with overlapping geography.
• Brixmor Property Group: Public retail REIT focused on grocery-anchored community and neighborhood shopping centers nationwide. Functions in the same asset class Rappaport manages/leases, with overlapping grocery-anchored focus, though as an owner/operator rather than service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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