Chase Ruffin

Chase Ruffin is an Senior Associate with CBRE, specializing in retail services across New Mexico. With over ten years of experience in the retail sector and a lifetime of exposure to commercial real estate, Chase offers a comprehensive understanding of the market. He has successfully collaborated with national, regional, and local retailers, providing services that encompass site selection, market analytics, consumer demographics, portfolio optimization strategies, and sale/lease analysis.

Chase is dedicated to providing clients with a distinct advantage through enhanced client experiences, retail-focused market insights, and an extensive network of business relationships. He leverages the full scope of CBRE's platform to identify and capitalize on opportunities for his clients. His strategic approach and results-driven mindset ensure that clients align their real estate decisions with their overarching business goals.

As an Albuquerque native, Chase is actively involved in the local community. He participates in several organizations, including the Urban Land Institute New Mexico (ULI NM), the Commercial Association of Realtors of New Mexico (CARNM). Previously, he served as a Board Member for New Life Homes, an organization dedicated to providing affordable housing to historically underserved populations.

Chase began his career in 2016 with CenterPointe Development in Phoenix, Arizona, primarily focusing on retail pad sites for national tenants. He attributes his early influence and passion for real estate to his grandfather, who was a broker and developer for over 25 years.

Professional Affiliations/Accreditations

• Leasing Information Network (LIN)
• Commercial Association of Realtors New Mexico (CARNM)
• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
• NAIOP New Mexico
• Urban Land Institute New Mexico (ULI) – Young Leader
• New Life Homes – Past Board Member

Clients Represented