the visintainer edge

 

The Visintainer Group is built on a foundation of investment real estate.

Our advisors have comprehensive underwriting capabilities, market expertise and an understanding of elements that impact value. We have a proven ability to offer investors specialized advice on real estate decisions during the acquisition, hold or disposition of an asset.

That includes the experience, relationships and data necessary to serve you properly.

We maintain a detailed proprietary database of available properties, buyers, sellers and opportunities. By getting to know you we can pair your needs with available investments or search out custom solutions if necessary. We also have valuable experience in our markets. We know what works, where the challenges are, and how to strategically calibrate the investment environment for success.

Our Focus is Local. Our Reach is National.

Headquartered in Central California, the Visintainer Group represents interests that are both local and national. We value relationships above all and believe it is our role to help people achieve their goals.
Our strongest principles are ethics, honesty and expertise.

Our Mission

We are a client-first company with attention to detail second to none.

Our Vision

Be the most reputable and trusted commercial real estate company in Central Valley, creating an opportunity for generations of real estate service providers.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is simple – do what is best for the client. Clients are directed to the agent in our office who is the best fit for the clients’ needs and property type. We work on what we know – period. We are a client, not commission, first company.

Meet the Team

Operations

Elizabeth Helon

Director of Business Operations

Meet Elizabeth

Andrea Visintainer

Director of Marketing

Meet Andrea

Jamey Browning

Transaction Manager

Meet Jamey

Commercial

Brett Visintainer

Commercial Investment Advisor • Principal

Meet Brett

John Kourafas

Commercial Investment Advisor

Meet John

Multi-Family

Dustin Ilic

Multi-Family Investment Advisor

Meet Dustin

Blake Blackburn

Multi-Family Investment Advisor

Meet Blake

Land & Development

Shane Richardson

Commercial Land Advisor

Meet Shane

Contact

Email
[email protected]

Office
559-890-0232

Elizabeth Helon

Director of Business Operations

Agent: DRE# 02193148

Elizabeth joined The Visintainer Group in 2022 as Director of Business Operations. She works closely with team members, clients and vendors to strengthen the business and pursue the company’s long-term vision. This includes leading the development of planning processes, building strategic relationships and partnerships, human resources, marketing and supporting internal business operations. Elizabeth is well known as a dedicated, trusted team member who is always willing to go above and beyond to help the team achieve the goal. She understands the importance of professionalism and the value of exceptional client service.

Elizabeth graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies. She is married to Matt, has two children and enjoys spending time with family and friends, and cheering on her favorite sports teams.

Contact

Email
[email protected]

Andrea Visintainer

Director of Marketing

Andrea is The Visintainer Group’s Director of Marketing. She creates, implements and manages the Group’s marketing strategy and brand management. This includes the design and use of property brochures, as well as graphic design, social media campaigns and all print collateral.

Andrea graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She is active in the community and is a founding member of Philanthropy Inspired by the Needs of our Community (PINC). She is married to Brett, has two children, and enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and playing tennis.

Contact

Email
[email protected]

Mobile
559-709-4398

Jamey Browning

Transaction Manager

Jamey Browning joined Visintainer Group in 2021 and has almost 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. She is an invaluable part of the team, managing all transactions from contract to close and oversees every detail to ensure a seamless and efficient process. She works closely with clients, agents, attorneys, lenders, and property managers to keep deals moving forward.

Known for her fearless approach and attention to detail, she anticipates challenges, streamlines communication, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks. Her ability to navigate complex transactions and keep deals on track has earned her the trust of colleagues and clients alike.

When eveey deal closes, she marks the occasion by ringing a literal closing bell that sits at her desk—a small but meaningful tradition that celebrates another successful transaction for the team!

Jamey holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from California State University, Fresno, maintains a California Real Estate License, and is a Notary Public.

Contact

Email
[email protected]

Mobile
559-916-0370
Office
559-890-0320

Brett Visintainer

Commercial Investment Advisor • Principal

Broker: DRE# 02047928 • Agent: DRE# 01792092

Brett has been in the commercial real estate industry since 2007. He started leasing and selling office buildings and after gaining a solid understanding of the tenant and occupant perspective, he transitioned his focus to work solely on investment properties. By getting his CCIM, a designation that less than 5% of agents in the industry have, his goal was to create a top-tier investment team. He started the Visintainer Group in 2017, providing sellers of investment properties a sophisticated marketing approach and buyers national reach to investment properties. Brett has been involved in over $900m of investment real estate transactions, across the country.

Brett graduated from California State University, Fresno in 2004. He was the kicker for the Fresno State Bulldogs from 2000 to 2004 and then went to the Dallas Cowboys from 2005 and 2006. His NFL career was cut short by an injury resulting in career-ending back surgery. He is married to Andrea and has a son, Beau, and daughter, Avery.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

  • Retail, Office, Industrial Investment Property Acquisitions and Dispositions
  • 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges
  • Underwriting of Investment Properties

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

NOTABLE EXCHANGES AND TRANSACTIONS

  • $900M+ in sales volume | 18+ states  |  215+ transactions
  • $250M+ in sales volume and 60+ deals outside California
  • 80+ 1031 exchange transactions totaling over $340M+
  • Riverpoint Marketplace |  West Sacramento, CA |  $36,000,000
  • Capital Village |  Rancho Cordova, CA |  $36,000,000
  • Sprouts Center | Mesa, AZ | $18,500,00
  • Ferguson Building |  Fresno, CA |  $18,280,000
  • RB Medical Plaza Building | San Diego, CA | $18,250,000
  • Visalia Marketplace | Visalia, CA | $17,325,000
  • UC Davis Medical Group | Rancho Cordova, CA |  $11,100,000

Contact

Email
[email protected]

Mobile
559-259-0254
Office
559-890-0419

John Kourafas

Commercial Investment Advisor

Agent: DRE# 02089371

John joined the Visintainer Group in 2019 and has since been involved in over $600M of investment real estate transactions spanning across five states. He holds a CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation and collaborates closely with Brett Visintainer, principal, on commercial transactions.

Prior to his licensing in commercial real estate, John worked in the sales department of the nation’s premiere food service provider, Waypoint. Waypoint is a national sales brokerage for multibillion-dollar food manufacturers, including Tyson, Land o’ Lakes, and ConAgra. He specialized in key accounts with a strong focus on governmental regulations and commodity balances. While there, he developed a keen insight into portfolio management, which triggered his interest in market development through interpersonal connections.

John, born and raised in Fresno, went to Washington Union High School in Easton and then graduated from California State University Fresno’s Business Administration program with an Option in Marketing. He believes strongly in ethical and passionate client service and is well-versed in the technology we use to identify and maximize investment opportunities. John is married to wife Maddie, and they just welcomed their first child, Tucker. An outdoor enthusiast, John is an avid golfer, hunter, and fisherman.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

  • Commercial Investment Property Acquisitions and Dispositions
  • Retail, Office, Industrial Investment Properties
  • 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges
  • Underwriting of Investment Properties

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
  • Valley Children’s Hospital – Padrinos Guild

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | California State University, Fresno

NOTABLE EXCHANGES AND TRANSACTIONS

  • $600 Million + in sales volume | 18 + States | 75 + Transactions
  • Large Family Exchange (8 Properties) – AZ, CO, TX, UT $28,413,000
  • Vintner’s Square Shopping Center – Lodi – $23,325,000
  • Visalia Plaza Shopping Center – Visalia, CA – $17,350,000
  • Tesla Service Plus – Las Vegas, NV – $10,762,886
  • Cross Creek Plaza – Fulshear, TX – $10,680,000
  • Winn Dixie – New Orleans, LA – $8,100,000
  • Grocery Outlet Bargain Market – Kingsburg, CA – $7,442,000
  • Ross Dress for Less – West Sacramento, CA – $6,991,000
  • Starbucks, Chase Bank, ATT Strip – Lodi, CA – $6,830,000
  • Petco/Skechers Strip – West Sacramento, CA – $5,900,000
  • Multi-Tenant Strip Leased to Blaze & Salata – Mansfield, TX – $4,094,545
  • Byrd Multi-Tenant Industrial Warehouse – Fresno, CA – $3,635,000
  • Watt Square – North Highlands, CA – $3,150,000
  • Champlain/Perrin Strip Center – Fresno, CA – $2,599,000

Contact

Email
[email protected]

Mobile
559-999-9829
Office
559-669-3697

Dustin Ilic

Multi-Family Investment Advisor

CA Agent License 01772625

Dustin Ilic is a Multi-Family Investment Advisor at The Visintainer Group, where he leads the firm’s multi-family investment platform across the Central Valley and Central Coast. With over 20 years of commercial real estate experience, beginning his career in office sales and leasing before transitioning his focus exclusively to multifamily investment, Dustin brings a well-rounded market perspective and a disciplined, client-first approach to every engagement.

Dustin earned his CCIM designation in 2014, a credential held by fewer than 5% of commercial real estate professionals nationwide. His core strengths include financial analysis, submarket underwriting, due diligence management, and contract negotiations — capabilities that consistently deliver results tailored to each client’s investment goals. To date, he has closed over 718 units representing more than $71,321,000 in sales volume, advising both private owners and institutional clients across California’s Central Valley and Central Coast.

In an industry where self-interest can drive decisions, Dustin leads with a different standard — transparent communication, honest counsel, and an unwavering commitment to his clients’ best interests. Whether navigating an acquisition, disposition, or 1031 exchange, his clients can trust that every recommendation is made with their goals in mind.

A proud Fresno native, Dustin is a former Division I collegiate tennis player and enjoys playing golf and pickleball and following Formula 1. He is married to Ashley and is the proud father of two sons, Elliot and Jake.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

  • Multi-Family Investment Property Acquisitions & Dispositions
  • Underwriting of Multi-Family Properties
  • 1031 Exchange Advisory

MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS

  • Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
  • Fresno County Economic Development Corporation

NOTABLE EXCHANGES AND TRANSACTIONS

  • Oak Knoll Apartments, 80 units | Fresno, CA
  • Casa Nueva Apartments, 50 units | Coalinga, CA
  • Birth Commons, 49 units | Fresno, CA
  • The Estates, 46 units | Fresno, CA
  • Manning Plaza, 44 units | Parlier, CA
  • Elm Tree Estates, 32 units | Coalinga, CA
  • Remington Arms Condominiums, 32 units, Hanford, CA
  • Regency Park Apartments, 29 units | Sanger, CA
  • Aspen Meadows Apartments, 26 units | Fresno, CA
  • Los Pinos Apartments, 24 Units | Fresno, CA

Contact

Email
[email protected]

Office
559-669-3686

Blake Blackburn

Multi-Family Investment Advisor

CA Agent License: DRE# 02191472

Blake joined the Visintainer Group in 2023, where he specializes in advising investors and owners of multifamily properties throughout the Central Valley. With an in-depth understanding of the market, Blake has successfully facilitated numerous acquisitions and dispositions of multifamily investments, always prioritizing his clients’ interests. Since joining the firm, he has been instrumental in completing transactions totaling over 145 units and exceeding $19.46 million in sales volume.

Beyond transactional expertise, Blake leverages his market insights and industry knowledge to help property owners achieve their investment goals. He provides strategic, tailored guidance to enhance income, maximize returns, and position assets or portfolios in alignment with each client’s long-term goals.

Blake also serves as a trusted resource for business professionals with clients in the real estate space, offering informed perspective and actionable insights to help navigate complex investment decisions.

Before joining the Visintainer Group, Blake earned his degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. During his time away from school, he honed his leadership skills in a key operations role at China Peak, his local ski resort. Today, Blake continues to enjoy skiing alongside sailing and scuba diving.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

  • Multifamily Investment Property Acquisitions and Dispositions
  • Underwriting and Financial Analysis of Multifamily Properties
  • Market Research and Strategic Investment Planning

Contact

Email
[email protected]

Mobile
559-301-3849

Shane Richardson

Commercial Land Advisor

CA DRE License #02041774

Shane Richardson is a Commercial Land & Development Advisor, who has over seven years of experience in commercial real estate, with a focus on land, mixed-use development, and investment properties. Shane has been directly involved in nearly $80 million in total transaction volume, including the acquisition and sale of over 120 acres of undeveloped land and more than 206,000 square feet of commercial space leased, sold, or acquired.

Prior to joining the Visintainer Group, Shane served as Broker of Record and Principal at Legacy Commercial, Inc., where he led a team of commercial and residential agents. He began his career at Colliers International, with a hybrid focus on multifamily and advising national and regional clients on investment strategy and site selection.

Shane’s clients benefit from his expertise in land entitlement and strategic assemblage, particularly for medical, retail, and mixed-use development projects throughout the Central Valley.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

  • Land & Mixed-Use Development
  • Commercial Investment Property Acquisitions and Dispositions
  • Strategic Assemblage & Entitlement Advisory
  • Medical & Retail Build-to-Suit Projects

NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS

Golden Triangle Development – Clovis, CA

  • 9.4 acres across two transactions, including a land swap
  • Future home to three auto dealerships and a specialty-use building
  • Potential for hotel, medical, fast-food, and retail development
  • Total transaction value: $7,476,15

Reverse Build-to-Suit Fuel Center – Los Banos, CA

  • 6.32-acre site with 4 acres reserved for future development
  • Total transaction value: $7,189,000

Medical & Multifamily Land Acquisition – Visalia, CA

  • 9.88 acres; split-zoned commercial and multifamily
  • Parcel map recorded to unlock future development options
  • Total transaction value: $2,582,238

Sierra Meadows Subdivision – Merced, CA

  • 17.34-acre site entitled for 84 single-family homes
  • Total transaction value: $1,750,000

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration – Marketing
Fresno Pacific University

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  • National Association of Realtors (NAR)
  • California Association of Realtors (CAR)
  • Fresno Associations of Realtors

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Outside of work, Shane enjoys pick-up ultimate frisbee, snowboarding, traveling, and BBQing with friends and family. He is married to Laura and has two daughters, Shenell and Lindsay.

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