About Rod Trujillo

Helping Businesses, Investors & Property Owners Make Informed Commercial Real Estate Decisions

With more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, Rod Trujillo has dedicated his career to helping business owners, investors, landlords, and entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of buying, selling, leasing, and investing in commercial property.

Based on California’s Central Coast, Rod serves clients throughout San Luis Obispo County, providing practical guidance backed by decades of industry experience and a deep understanding of the local market.

Whether you’re opening your first business, relocating to a larger space, purchasing an investment property, or preparing to sell a commercial asset, Rod believes every successful transaction begins with understanding your goals and developing a strategy that supports your long-term success.


Experience You Can Trust

Throughout his career, Rod has worked across a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including retail, office, industrial, mixed-use, and investment properties.

His background includes managing and leasing regional shopping centers for one of the nation’s largest mall operators, giving him firsthand experience in property management, lease negotiations, tenant representation, landlord representation, and commercial investment analysis.

This broad perspective allows Rod to help clients evaluate opportunities from multiple angles, balancing market conditions, financial considerations, and long-term business objectives.


Local Expertise on California’s Central Coast

San Luis Obispo County is unlike any other commercial real estate market in California.

Its economy is supported by a diverse mix of agriculture, tourism, hospitality, healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, technology, and local businesses. Understanding how these industries shape demand is essential when making commercial real estate decisions.

Rod works with clients throughout:

  • San Luis Obispo
  • Paso Robles
  • Atascadero
  • Arroyo Grande
  • Grover Beach
  • Pismo Beach
  • Morro Bay
  • Nipomo
  • Templeton
  • The surrounding Central Coast communities

Why the Resource Center?

Commercial real estate decisions often involve significant financial commitments, and many clients have questions long before they’re ready to buy, lease, or invest.

That’s why Rod created the San Luis Obispo Commercial Real Estate Resource Center.

The goal is simple: provide clear, practical, and educational information that helps business owners and investors make informed decisions with confidence.

The Resource Center covers topics such as:

  • Commercial leasing
  • Buying commercial property
  • Investment strategies
  • Market updates
  • Triple Net (NNN) leases
  • Commercial financing
  • Due diligence
  • City guides throughout San Luis Obispo County
  • Frequently asked commercial real estate questions

New articles are published regularly to keep readers informed about market trends and best practices.


A Relationship Built on Trust

Every client has unique goals, whether it’s finding the right retail location, negotiating a lease, expanding a business, or building a commercial real estate portfolio.

Rod believes the best results come from listening first, communicating clearly, and providing honest, informed advice throughout every stage of the process.

His commitment is to help clients make confident decisions that support both their immediate needs and their long-term success.


Let’s Start the Conversation

Whether you’re:

  • Leasing commercial space
  • Buying your first commercial property
  • Selling an investment property
  • Looking for a tenant representative
  • Evaluating commercial investment opportunities
  • Expanding your business on California’s Central Coast

Rod is ready to help.

Contact Rod Trujillo today to discuss your commercial real estate goals and discover how local expertise can make a difference.