Adrian A. Arriaga, CCIM, CIPS Broker at Sperry CGA— Arriaga Group was Broker /Owner of AAA Real Estate & Investments in McAllen, TX since 1981. A commercial Broker, he represents investors from Mexico & China in Texas. A proficient International Broker, Adrian has had the opportunity to work with Koreans & Germans who have invested in South Texas. He has also been successful in assisting American companies relocating into Mexico. He has served as Realtor® of Record for several national U.S. companies, including: COSTCO, GE Capital, CVS and JP Morgan Chase in South Texas. He specializes as a Buyer’s Agent in representing Institutional Clients such as School Districts, Cities & other Public Sector entities.

Adrian’s area of expertise is working with Foreign Investors looking to invest in Texas & Mexico. He has done work in the EB5 Immigration visa program as well as additional immigration programs available to foreign investors. An authority in Retail & Investment real estate, Adrian frequently serves as a Real Estate Expert Witness in challenging legal matters. His vast experience in commercial Real Estate includes involvement with the Texas 380 Agreements that offer Tax Incentives for Commercial & Retail Projects as well as Housing Tax Credits. Adrian has extensive knowledge and over 30 years of experience in the brokerage in Land & Industrial transactions in Texas & Mexico.

The Arriaga Group for Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates is one of the foremost commercial Real Estate Companies in South Texas. Sperry continues as one of the largest exclusive representatives for Financial Institutions in marketing REO Foreclosed commercial properties in South Texas.

Adrian has served on the City of McAllen Economic Development Corporation, & is a past Chairman of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and past Chair of the McAllen Planning and Zoning Commission. He has served as the past President of the McAllen South Rotary Club and is a former vice Chair of the City of McAllen International Bridge Authority. He is Past Director of two Banks in South Texas.

Adrian has served on the faculty of the prestigious CCIM Institute when he was an instructor of the CI 101 Course. He is presently an instructor of the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) for the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Adrian was appointed by the Governor of Texas in 2007 to the Texas Real Estate Commission. He is presently serving as the Vice Chair of TREC. He received both a Bachelor’s degree & Master’s Degree in Political Science from Texas A&M University.

Adrian Abel is the Managing Director for Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates—The Arriaga Group. He specializes primarily in Industrial Brokerage, Property Management, and Leasing of office and retail properties.

Adrian Abel’s area of expertise has been working with large Industrial Companies looking into Cross-Border activity with the Maquila Program between Mexico and the U.S.; and has worked with banking Institutions in Site location for their properties. Adrian Abel is an expert in Property Valuations and is a Certified Property Tax Consultant that represents Property Owners in working with Appraisal Districts.

Adrian Abel received a Master’s Degree in Land Economics and RealEstate in 2005 from Texas A&M University. He is active in all areas of theReal estate community—He currently serves as President-Elect of Greater McAllen Association of Realtors; is member of SIOR, currently serving on SIOR Foundation Board of Trustees and its Fundraising Committee; Member of CCIM Institute, and was selected to participate in Leadership Conference for young CCIM’s; member of ICSC; member of TAR, serving on Commercial Committee; and member of NAR, serving on Research Committee.

Adrian Abel has served on the Appraisal Advisory Committee for Hidalgo County Judge; has served as an Election Precinct #62 Judge; is member of McAllen Chamber of Commerce; Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; has been member of McAllen North Rotary Club; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; and has been Youth Baseball Coach for McAllen Boys and Girls Club.