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Los Angeles, CA

Rory Baird

Vice President | Valuation Advisory Services
Contact
T 213.225.7242 rory.baird@kidder.com
601 S Figueroa Street
Suite 2700
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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About

Rory Baird is a Vice President with Kidder Mathews Valuation Advisory Services in downtown Los Angeles, with more than 10 years of experience in commercial real estate.

Rory specializes in the valuation of industrial, storage yard, retail, office, medical office, multifamily, and vacant land properties throughout Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. His practice focuses primarily on lender appraisals, estate tax planning, portfolio reviews, and market rent analyses for lenders and private property owners.

Rory began in commercial real estate at Marcus & Millichap, specializing in multifamily brokerage, before transitioning into appraisal with The Renken Company. He joined Kidder Mathews in 2026, where his background in both brokerage and valuation gives him a well-rounded perspective on the industry, informing a practical, client-focused approach to valuation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in government and history, Claremont McKennna College

Appraisal Institute: General Appraiser Income Approach Part 1, General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach, and General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach

Credentials

California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser – License No. 3011289