Apex Real Estate Services · DRE #01422904 · CCIM-Led
Hemet, CA · (951) 977-3251
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Apex Real Estate Services · Hemet, California

Robert Mendieta Jr., CCIM

Associate Broker · California DRE #01422904

Certified Commercial Investment Member leading industrial, office, retail, and land transactions across the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley — representing buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords with an analyst’s underwriting discipline.

Call (951) 977-3251 robert@apex-res.com
  • CCIMDesignated, CCIM Institute
  • #01422904California DRE License
  • 20+ YearsCommercial Real Estate
  • $500M+Firm Transaction Volume
Robert Mendieta Jr., CCIM — Associate Broker, Apex Real Estate Services, Hemet, CA

Who Is Robert Mendieta Jr.?

Robert Mendieta Jr. is a CCIM-designated Associate Broker (California DRE #01422904) and the lead broker at Apex Real Estate Services in Hemet, California. He represents buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords in industrial, office, retail, and land transactions across the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley, backed by more than 20 years of commercial real estate experience.

Key Takeaways

  • Robert Mendieta Jr. holds the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation and a California Associate Broker license, DRE #01422904.
  • Robert Mendieta Jr. leads brokerage and acquisitions at Apex Real Estate Services, based at 3750 E. Florida Ave Suite A, Hemet, CA 92544.
  • Apex Real Estate Services reports more than $500 million in transaction volume and 200+ closed deals across industrial, office, retail, and land.
  • Robert’s core markets are the Inland Empire — including Riverside, San Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Hemet, and San Jacinto — and the Coachella Valley.
  • Published transaction highlights include a 100,000 SF cross-dock lease and a 46,840 SF distribution warehouse acquisition, both in Riverside, CA.
  • Robert Mendieta Jr. reviews every commercial real estate guide published on apex-res.com for accuracy.

Robert leads the acquisitions and brokerage practice at Apex Real Estate Services, a commercial real estate firm specializing in industrial and office sales and leasing throughout the Inland Empire and beyond. His practice is built on the discipline the CCIM curriculum trains for: underwrite the asset like an investment first, then negotiate the transaction. That approach has earned repeat mandates from owners, occupiers, and investors — the firm’s published client roster includes Christie Digital Systems, See Water Inc., Grapeland Transport Services, Diverse Steel, and Fleetserv.

What Is a CCIM — and Why Does It Matter?

A CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) is a commercial real estate professional who has completed the CCIM Institute’s graduate-level curriculum in financial, market, user-decision, and investment analysis, documented a portfolio of qualifying closed transactions, and passed a comprehensive exam. The designation signals proven competency in commercial investment analysis, valuation, and negotiation.

Any licensed agent can list a commercial property. The CCIM designation exists because commercial real estate decisions are investment decisions: lease-versus-own math, net operating income, cap rates, tax positioning, and exit strategy. When Robert evaluates a property for a client, the recommendation comes with the underwriting behind it — not just comparables and a price opinion.

CCIM designation vs. a standard real estate license
Criteria Standard Real Estate License CCIM Designation
Issuing body State regulator (California DRE) CCIM Institute
What it certifies Legal authority to represent clients in real estate transactions Demonstrated expertise in commercial investment analysis
Required education State pre-licensing coursework and exam Graduate-level curriculum: financial, market, user-decision, and investment analysis
Experience requirement None beyond licensing Documented portfolio of qualifying commercial transactions
Typical holder Residential and commercial agents broadly A small fraction of commercial practitioners

Robert Mendieta Jr. holds both: a California Associate Broker license (DRE #01422904) and the CCIM designation.

Practice Areas

Robert’s brokerage practice covers both sides of the commercial market — occupiers and owners — across four property types: industrial, office, retail, and land.

  • Tenant Representation

    Site selection, lease negotiation, and renewal strategy for businesses leasing industrial, office, and retail space. Published assignments include a 100,000 SF cross-dock lease and a 60,000 SF industrial lease for a manufacturing client, both in Riverside.

  • Landlord & Agency Leasing

    Positioning, marketing, and lease-up of commercial properties for owners — from single-tenant industrial buildings to multi-tenant retail and office centers in Hemet, San Jacinto, and across the Inland Empire.

  • Buyer & Seller Representation

    Acquisition and disposition advisory for owner-users and private investors, including a 46,840 SF distribution warehouse purchase in Riverside and a premium-priced 20,000 SF multi-tenant industrial sale in San Jacinto.

  • Investment Sales & 1031 Advisory

    Income-property sales, sale structuring, and 1031 exchange advisory, underwritten with CCIM investment-analysis methodology — net operating income, cap rate, and after-tax cash-flow modeling before any listing or offer.

Markets Served

Apex Real Estate Services is headquartered in Hemet and works two connected Southern California regions. Robert publishes ongoing market analysis for both — see the firm’s quarterly market reports.

Inland Empire

The industrial heart of Southern California logistics. Robert’s transaction history centers on Riverside, San Jacinto, Hemet, Moreno Valley, Jurupa Valley, Beaumont, San Bernardino, and the Ontario–Fontana corridor.

Industrial · Office · Retail

Coachella Valley

Commercial sales and leasing across the desert cities, including Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Indio — office, retail, and owner-user properties along the Highway 111 corridor.

Current listings

Selected Transactions

Representative assignments published by Apex Real Estate Services:

Selected Apex Real Estate Services transaction highlights
Assignment Location Representation
100,000 SF cross-dock building leaseRiverside, CATenant
46,840 SF distribution warehouse acquisitionRiverside, CABuyer
60,000 SF industrial building leaseRiverside, CATenant
40,000 SF industrial property leaseRiverside, CATenant
20,000 SF multi-tenant industrial saleSan Jacinto, CASeller
18,000 SF warehouse saleHemet, CABuyer & Seller

How Robert Works

Every engagement follows the same sequence — the process Apex documents in its 6-step guide to selling or leasing commercial real estate:

  1. Define the objective. A discovery conversation to establish what the property or requirement needs to accomplish — income, occupancy cost, exit timing, or exchange positioning.
  2. Underwrite before recommending. Market data and financial analysis first: comparables, absorption, lease structures, and investment math using CCIM methodology.
  3. Set the strategy. Pricing or offer strategy, target buyer or space profile, and a written plan — including off-market and full-exposure paths where both exist.
  4. Execute the search or campaign. Marketing, canvassing, and tours for listings; site selection and shortlist analysis for occupiers and buyers.
  5. Negotiate the structure, not just the number. LOI and lease or purchase-contract terms negotiated on total economics — rate, escalations, concessions, contingencies, and risk allocation.
  6. Close and stay accountable. Escrow, due-diligence, and move-in coordination through closing — and market updates after it, because most Apex clients transact more than once.

Credentials & Licensing

  • California DRE License #01422904 — Associate Broker, California Department of Real Estate
  • CCIM Designation Certified Commercial Investment Member, awarded by the CCIM Institute
  • Experience 20+ years in commercial real estate brokerage, acquisitions, and investment analysis
  • Firm Apex Real Estate Services — 3750 E. Florida Ave Suite A, Hemet, CA 92544

Guides Reviewed by Robert

Robert reviews the commercial real estate guides published on apex-res.com. Start here:

Contact

Apex Real Estate Services

Office

3750 E. Florida Ave Suite A

Hemet, CA 92544

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Robert Mendieta Jr.?

Robert Mendieta Jr. is a commercial real estate Associate Broker (California DRE #01422904) and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) at Apex Real Estate Services in Hemet, California. He represents buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords in industrial, office, retail, and land transactions throughout the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley, with more than 20 years of commercial real estate experience.

What is a CCIM designation?

CCIM stands for Certified Commercial Investment Member, a designation awarded by the CCIM Institute. Earning it requires graduate-level coursework in financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis, and investment analysis, plus a documented portfolio of qualifying commercial transactions and a comprehensive exam. Robert Mendieta Jr. of Apex Real Estate Services holds the CCIM designation.

What areas does Apex Real Estate Services serve?

Apex Real Estate Services serves the Inland Empire and the Coachella Valley in Southern California. Coverage includes Hemet, San Jacinto, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Beaumont, San Bernardino, Ontario, and Fontana in the Inland Empire, plus Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Indio in the Coachella Valley. The firm’s office is at 3750 E. Florida Ave Suite A, Hemet, CA 92544.

What types of commercial property does Robert Mendieta handle?

Robert Mendieta Jr. handles industrial, office, retail, and land transactions at Apex Real Estate Services. Published assignments include distribution warehouses, a 100,000 SF cross-dock logistics building, multi-tenant industrial parks, and commercial land, with buyer, seller, tenant, landlord, and dual representation across Riverside, San Jacinto, and Hemet, California.

How do I contact Robert Mendieta at Apex Real Estate Services?

Robert Mendieta Jr. can be reached at (951) 977-3251 or robert@apex-res.com. The Apex Real Estate Services office is located at 3750 E. Florida Ave Suite A, Hemet, CA 92544. Commercial Agent Joseph Lombera (DRE #01971957) is also available at (909) 406-6538 or joseph@apex-res.com.

Reviewed by Robert Mendieta Jr., CCIM (DRE #01422904) · Last updated: August 19, 2026

Transaction highlights and firm statistics as published by Apex Real Estate Services on apex-res.com.

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