Larry Caldarera

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 gained valuable experience in specialty retail 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 and was awarded Franchise of the Year in 2022. 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 commercial property. From navigating tax complexities to making strategic lease-versus-buy choices, his perspective is rooted in real-world experience.
Today, at Coldwell Banker TEC, Larry fuses creativity, vision, and tactical negotiating expertise to help clients make informed real estate decisions.