The Azucena Group of Marcus & Millichap was created to offer clients a distinct approach to real estate sales based on integrity, skill and creativity. We move forward with the understanding that the asset you are intending to sell or purchase can have significant implications, not just on the quality of your portfolio, but in the quality of your livelihood. Whether your focus is to rapidly grow and create wealth or to preserve wealth and generate steady streams of income, we have a variety of solutions tailor made to fit your goals and aspirations. We treat you, your family and your partners the way we would want to be treated.
Managing Director Investments
Carlos F. Azucena
Since 2005, Carlos Azucena has worked in commercial real estate specializing in the sale of multi-family investments throughout the Bay Area. He joined Marcus & Millichap as a senior analyst and participated in the successful sale of over $2 billion worth of real estate throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. During that time, Carlos specialized in the sale, marketing, and analysis of apartment buildings over 100 units for some of the region’s largest private and public investors including real estate investment trusts (REITs), sponsorships, private equity groups and some of the most influential developers in the Bay Area.
Carlos has since shifted his focus to small and mid-size apartments where his expertise in valuation, 1031 exchanges, marketing, and negotiation have allowed him to achieve superior results for his clients. Presently, he is a Managing Director Investments and has concentrated his focus on properties in the South Bay, East Bay, and Peninsula markets.
Prior to joining Marcus & Millichap, Carlos worked in the financial planning arena where he assisted his clients in wealth management, investments and insurance services. He attended Bellarmine College Preparatory and is a San Jose State University graduate with a B.S. in Finance and a B.S. in Marketing. Carlos was born and raised in the Bay Area where he presently lives with his wife and daughter.
Associate Agent
Elijah Padilla
Elijah completed his California Real Estate License Program through Chamberlin Real Estate School and pursued his studies in business at De Anza College in Cupertino. A San Jose native, Elijah brings firsthand familiarity with the South Bay and Peninsula submarkets and a strong understanding of local real estate dynamics. Prior to joining the firm, he built and operated his own loan signing agency, executing high-value purchase, refinance, and investment closings alongside escrow officers, title companies, and lenders developing a working command of settlement statements, loan packages, and transaction mechanics. He pairs that transactional foundation toward thoughtful advisory and strategic execution for his clients.
Marketing Specialist
Fares Rezeik
Fares Rezeik is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS) at San Jose State University. Prior to joining The Azucena Group, he completed a Brand Seller internship with IBM's Federal Data & AI team, where he gained experience in enterprise sales, client discovery, and business development. At Marcus & Millichap, Fares supports the team's marketing efforts, managing listing launches across LoopNet, Crexi, and the team's website, and coordinating offering materials and buyer interest on active listings. His work ethic and attention to detail make him a valuable asset to the team.