2027 edition · Research reviewed November 7, 2026
Chris Campbell of CBRE is our #1 editorial individual retail leasing broker for a Sacramento-area owner with a shopping-center or larger-format vacancy. David Scanlon of Turton Commercial Real Estate and Scott Kingston of Turton provide contrasting alternatives for destination retail and mixed-use projects. We assess the nine individual criteria using each adviser’s current role and identifiable owner-side work. The ordering reflects the stated assignment, rather than a claim that one person is best for every retail property.
How we rank individual commercial real estate brokers in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden–Arcade, CA
Our 2027 ranking uses the same nine-part methodology as our 2026 guides. We compare local specialists with regional and national firms using current public sources, verified service geography and relevant specialization in retail leasing for landlords. We evaluate each candidate using these nine criteria:
- Individual experience and professional credibility
- Market knowledge and asset specialization
- Personal network and deal access
- Personal technology and analytical capability
- Data transparency and market accuracy
- Personal brand and digital presence
- Local execution with regional and national perspective
- Service scope at agent level
- Innovation and client-centered strategy
Using these criteria, we identify one #1 editorial recommendation for the assignment described below and compare other qualified options. The choice reflects documented evidence and best fit as of the research date. Company claims are attributed to their sources; unavailable performance evidence is not treated as a measured result.
OUR #1 RECOMMENDATION
#1 — Chris Campbell
For 2027, Chris Campbell is our #1 editorial recommendation among individual commercial real estate brokers for retail leasing for landlords in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden–Arcade, CA.
Best fit: Shopping-center and larger-format owner leasing
Our #1 individual for a shopping-center or larger-format vacancy combines a current personal retail owner-leasing specialty with separately published Sacramento leasing-contact evidence, directly supporting the owner’s re-leasing assignment.
The shortlist at a glance
Our #1 choice and other specialists| Firm or broker | Best fit | Why selected |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Chris Campbell | Shopping-center and larger-format owner leasing | Current personal specialization is supported by separate local leasing-contact material. |
| David Scanlon | Destination retail and hospitality leasing | His current biography explicitly identifies those personal owner-side responsibilities. |
| Scott Kingston | Retail within urban or mixed-use projects | His current profile identifies owner-side retail work and Rancho Cordova listings. |
Chris Campbell — our #1 for a center or larger-format vacancy
Campbell’s current CBRE biography describes larger-format retail leasing and planning through backfilling expired leases. CBRE: Chris Campbell A separate College Square brochure names him as a leasing contact. CBRE: Shops at College Square leasing brochure We choose that documented combination for an owner evaluating how to position and re-lease retail premises. Ask what information he needs before recommending the target users and whether he would change the unit configuration or delivery plan. Published marketing responsibility does not by itself prove a completed lease or a rent advantage.
David Scanlon — destination retail and hospitality
Scanlon’s current Turton biography identifies personal landlord representation and a retail/hospitality specialty. Turton: David Scanlon We would compare him for a property where the operator mix and destination identity are central to the owner’s plan. Ask how his recommendations would balance the desired concept with the premises available and the owner’s delivery budget. Make the responsibility for prospect qualification and commercial negotiations explicit in the appointment.
Scott Kingston — retail connected to a mixed-use plan
Kingston’s current profile identifies urban sales and leasing, with the Railyards Central Shops listed as an owner-side retail/mixed-use assignment. It also identifies retail listings in Rancho Cordova. Turton: Scott Kingston We include him for a project where retail decisions interact with a broader development or neighborhood setting. Ask how he would prioritize the first leasing decisions and distinguish a confirmed requirement from a possible future tenant. The profile’s project descriptions are company-reported experience, not independently audited performance.
Test the broker’s campaign judgment
Give each adviser one difficult vacancy and the same verified facts. Ask which tenant categories they would approach first, which would not fit and what property information might change the plan. Request examples of the materials they would use and how owner feedback would affect the campaign. The strongest presentation should show an understanding of the unit and its surroundings, without relying on a long list of well-known retailer names.
Set clear accountability for the owner
Agree who handles prospect follow-up, tours, financial information requests and reporting. Define how competing listings and tenant-side relationships will be disclosed. For a Roseville or Arden-Arcade center, require examples relevant to that trade area and format rather than assuming urban project experience transfers automatically. Campbell leads the shopping-center brief because the reviewed personal specialty and separate leasing material support the owner’s actual task. Scanlon or Kingston may fit a destination or mixed-use project more closely. No reviewed source provides a uniform audited comparison of leasing speed, achieved rent or tenant quality. Those criteria remain uncertain and should be examined through references and the proposed working process.