Coldwell Banker TEC Mandeville

Larry Caldarera is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate professional with a dynamic career spanning specialty retail, technical and industrial staffing, and commercial real estate. A proud New Orleans native, Larry launched his career in retail, where he honed his expertise in lease negotiations, space design, and buildouts earning recognition for creating award-winning, high-performing retail and office environments.

With over 25 years as a franchise owner of Westaff New Orleans, a leader in staffing for manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, and other industrial sectors, Larry developed a deep understanding of workspace and workforce dynamics in industrial environments. His hands-on experience includes Class A office lease negotiations, commercial property acquisitions, and stand-alone remodels all with a sharp eye for design, operational efficiency and profitability.

As a former business owner himself, Larry brings firsthand insight into the high-stakes decisions that business leaders face when investing in or purchasing owner occupied commercial property and lease negotiations. From navigating tax complexities to making strategic lease-versus-buy choices, his perspective is rooted in real-world accountability.

Today, at Coldwell Banker TEC, Larry, a current CCIM candidate fuses creativity, vision, and tactical negotiating expertise to help clients make informed commercial real estate decisions that support sustainable growth and long-term success.