Education
Dave graduated from Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology & Sociology and was a Division 1, Pac-12 football scholar-athlete.
Phoenix, AZ
Dave Carder
Executive Vice President | ShareholderContact
T 602.513.5192 C 602.540.8974 dave.carder@kidder.com 2525 E Camelback RoadSuite 210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
About
Dave Carder joined Kidder Mathews in 2023 and has over 30 years of experience working with tenants and landlords to facilitate leases, acquisitions, and sales of office properties in Greater Phoenix.
He has successfully completed sales and leases totaling more than 16 million square feet with a transaction volume of more than $1.4 billion.
Dave specializes in cash flow and pro forma analysis for leases and investments, rehabilitation projects, and new building developments. He also conducts occupancy and replacement cost analyses and sale-versus-lease comparisons to evaluate users’ future real estate needs. He utilizes market, demographic and regional data to provide his clients with the most up-to-date information concerning the real estate market locally and nationally. Over his career, he has accumulated a diverse resume of leases, investment sales, build-to-suits, speculative developments, land sales, and master-planned business park development.
Before joining Kidder Mathews, Dave served as Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield’s Phoenix office for six years. Prior to joining C&W, he was with CBRE where he began his career in 1996 after graduating from Stanford University.
Dave is an active member of the Scottsdale Charros and National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) and has served on the board of the Arizona Chapter. He is a past board member of the Phoenix Diocesan School, Life Development Institute, and Certified Commercial Investment Member’s (CCIM) Central Arizona Chapter, and past president of the Executive Council Charities.
Select Significant Assignments
2.8M SF
Continum - Business Park Development
1M SF
Allred Cotton Center - Business Park Development
604K SF
Riverside Business Center - Sale
512K SF
2501 South Price Road - Sale
330K SF
ULTA Cosmetics - Lease
165K SF
Progressive Insurance - Lease
165K SF
Nationstar Mortgage - Lease
164K SF
Verizon Wireless - Lease
132K SF
Motorola - Lease
125K SF
General Dynamics - Lease
115K SF
Pacific Premier Bank HQ - Lease
90K SF
Charles Schwab - Lease
Available Properties
Partial Client List
- Accel
- Arizona State University
- Bank of America
- B.H. Properties
- Blackrock
- Bow River Capital
- Charles Schwab
- General Dynamics
- Harvard Investments
- Hines
- Invesco
- Lincoln Financial
- Lincoln Property Company
- The Muller Company
- OnTrac
- Opus West
- Pacific Premier Bank
- RREEF
- Ryan Companies
- Schuff Steel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my office building worth in Phoenix?
The value of a Phoenix office building depends on factors such as location, occupancy, tenant credit, lease terms, net operating income (NOI), building condition, available space, and current market conditions. Dave Carder of Kidder Mathews helps office property owners evaluate their real estate, analyze property performance, and develop strategies based on current Greater Phoenix market conditions.
How do I sell an office building in Arizona?
Selling an office building begins with understanding its value, current market positioning, property financials, and potential buyer pool. Dave Carder assists office property owners with financial and market analysis, property positioning, marketing, buyer outreach, negotiations, due diligence, and transaction execution.
What is Dave Carder’s office broker specialty in Phoenix?
Dave Carder is an executive vice president and shareholder with Kidder Mathews specializing in office commercial real estate throughout Greater Phoenix. With more than 30 years of experience, Dave works with tenants and landlords on office leases, acquisitions, sales, investments, rehabilitation projects, new developments, and other commercial real estate strategies.
Can Dave Carder help lease my office building?
Yes. Dave Carder represents office landlords throughout the Greater Phoenix market. He assists property owners with market and financial analysis, leasing strategy, property positioning, tenant and broker outreach, lease negotiations, and transaction execution to help owners attract and retain tenants.
Can Dave Carder help me find office space in Phoenix?
Yes. Dave Carder represents businesses and organizations looking to lease or purchase office space in Greater Phoenix. He helps clients identify available properties, compare locations and lease terms, coordinate property tours, analyze occupancy costs, evaluate sale versus lease options, negotiate terms, and navigate the transaction process.
Why work with Dave Carder on a Phoenix office property?
Dave Carder has more than 30 years of commercial real estate experience working with tenants and landlords. Over his career, he has completed sales and leases totaling more than 16 million square feet and $1.4 billion in transaction volume. His experience also includes cash flow and pro forma analysis, occupancy and replacement cost analysis, sale versus lease comparisons, investments, developments, and complex office transactions.
What areas does Dave Carder serve?
Dave Carder is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and works throughout the Greater Phoenix commercial real estate market, assisting clients with office leasing, acquisitions, sales, investments, and other real estate requirements across Phoenix and surrounding Valley communities.
How can Dave Carder help analyze an office lease or investment?
Dave Carder specializes in cash flow and pro forma analysis for leases and investments. He also conducts occupancy and replacement cost analyses and sale versus lease comparisons to help businesses, property owners, and investors evaluate their commercial real estate options.