Jordan A. Carter

Awards & Recognitions

Multifamily Team of the Year, Commercial Association of Brokers, 2020, 2021, 2025
CoStar Power Broker Award, Q1 & Q4 2022, Q2 & Q4 2023, Q2 & Q3 2025
Kidder Mathews “Big Hitters” Award, Top Producer, 2015–2017, 2021–2022
Multifamily Influencers, GlobeSt, 2021
#1 Producer, Kidder Mathews Portland Office, 2016–2017
 

Community Involvement

United Way, Charitable Planning Advisory Committee
Habitat for Humanity, volunteer
Ohana Oasis, volunteer
Youth coach, Cleveland Softball and NW Futures Baseball
Youth soccer coach, Southeast Soccer Club
American Red Cross, regular blood donor (over 6 gallons)
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Oregon State University Alumni Board (past)

Education

JD, University of Oregon School of Law, 2004
BS, Political Science, Oregon Statue University, summa cum laude, 2001
 

Professional Affiliations

Commercial Association of Brokers
Commercial Brokers Association
Oregon State Bar Association
 

Past Experience

Kidder Mathews, Executive Vice President & Shareholder (2006–present)
Licensed Oregon Attorney (2004–present)
Family Construction Business (1991–2004)

What areas does Jordan Carter sell apartment buildings in?

Jordan Carter and the Portland Kidder Mathews multifamily team represent apartment building owners across the Portland–Vancouver metro, the Willamette Valley, and the Oregon Coast, from Ridgefield, WA to Eugene, OR, in buildings of 10 to 200 units. Their markets include:

• East Portland and East County, OR: Gresham, Fairview, Wood Village, Troutdale, Happy Valley, Damascus, Clackamas, Boring, Sandy, East Portland
• Portland, OR: NE Portland, SE Portland, North Portland, NW Portland, SW Portland, Downtown Portland, Sellwood
• Clackamas County and South Metro, OR: Milwaukie, Oregon City, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Gladstone, Tualatin, Wilsonville, Canby
• Washington County and West Metro, OR: Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Aloha, Sherwood, Forest Grove, Cornelius
• Southwest Washington: Vancouver, Ridgefield, Battle Ground, Camas, Washougal, La Center, Hazel Dell, Salmon Creek
• Willamette Valley, OR: Newberg, McMinnville, Salem, Keizer, Albany, Corvallis, Eugene, Springfield, Woodburn, Silverton, Lebanon, Independence, Monmouth, Stayton, Dallas
• Oregon Coast: Cannon Beach, Seaside, Astoria, Lincoln City

Who does Jordan Carter help sell apartment buildings?

Jordan Carter works with apartment building owners and real estate investors who are considering selling multifamily properties ranging from 10 to 200 units. His clients include private property owners, families, high-net-worth investors, family offices, investment funds, real estate syndicators and developers.

Owners work with Jordan for many reasons, including growing their investment portfolios, retirement, estate planning, inherited property, partnership dissolution, fund exits, upcoming loan maturities, 1031 exchanges, and transitions from active property management to more passive investments.

Jordan works with owners of multifamily properties of varying ages and conditions, from older apartment buildings with renovation potential to newer construction. He helps owners evaluate their options, understand market conditions, and develop a sales strategy aligned with their investment objectives.

How does the process of selling an apartment building work?

Jordan Carter and his team at Kidder Mathews guide apartment building owners through the multifamily investment sales process, from initial valuation and marketing through negotiations, due diligence, and closing. The process typically involves five stages:

• Pricing and sales strategy. Jordan reviews the property’s financial performance, operating history, physical condition, comparable sales and rent comparables to develop a pricing strategy aligned with the owner’s objectives. Tax considerations and a potential 1031 exchange can also be discussed with the owner’s qualified tax and legal advisors.
• Marketing the property. The team prepares best-in-class offering materials, organizes relevant financial and property information, and presents the investment opportunity to qualified buyers through multiple avenues and online resources.
• Offers and negotiations. Jordan helps the owner or investor evaluate purchase offers, comparing price, terms, contingencies, financing, and the buyer’s ability to close. He negotiates with prospective buyers on the owner’s behalf.
• Buyer due diligence. Jordan helps facilitate the review of due diligence materials, including financial records, leases, property condition inspections, and other relevant information. Jordan helps coordinate the process and keep the transaction moving toward closing.
• Closing the sale. Jordan and his team coordinate with the parties involved, including escrow, title, lenders, and the owner’s other advisors, through the closing process.

The specific timeline and requirements depend on the property, buyer, financing, and terms of the purchase agreement.

How much is my apartment building worth?

The value of an apartment building depends on its net operating income (NOI), occupancy, rental income, operating expenses, location, physical condition, and the prices investors are willing to pay for comparable properties. Market capitalization rates, financing conditions, and opportunities to increase rents or improve operations can also influence value.

Jordan Carter evaluates a property’s financial performance and compares it with recent multifamily investment sales, as well as analyzing rent comparables. This analysis helps establish a market-informed pricing range based on the property’s income, characteristics, and appeal to potential buyers.

Apartment building owners considering a sale can contact Jordan and the Portland Kidder Mathews multifamily team to discuss their property’s financials, current market conditions, and potential market value.

How does Jordan Carter’s legal and construction background benefit apartment building sellers?

Jordan Carter combines multifamily investment sales experience with a legal background and firsthand exposure to the construction industry. He has held an Oregon law license since 2004 and has worked closely with his family’s local construction business.

His legal background provides additional perspective when reviewing purchase agreement terms and evaluating transaction considerations, while his construction experience helps him understand property condition, deferred maintenance, and potential renovation costs. Together, these perspectives inform his approach to pricing, evaluating buyer offers, and navigating property-related questions that arise during due diligence.

Jordan works as a real estate broker and does not practice law through his brokerage services. Property owners should consult their own attorney for legal advice.

Why choose Jordan Carter to sell a multifamily property?

Jordan Carter is an executive vice president and shareholder at Kidder Mathews in Portland, Oregon, specializing in multifamily investment sales involving apartment buildings ranging from 10 to 200 units. Since joining Kidder Mathews in 2006, he has closed nearly 300 transactions totaling more than $1.3 billion in sales volume.

Jordan has received multiple Kidder Mathews “Big Hitters” awards, recognizing the top 10% of Kidder brokers in the Pacific Northwest. His multifamily team has also been named “Multifamily Team of the Year” multiple times by the Commercial Association of Brokers (CAB).

In addition to his transaction experience, Jordan brings a combination of local market knowledge, an Oregon law license, and construction industry experience to his work with apartment building owners and investors. He works alongside multifamily team members Clay Newton, Carson Doak, and Phillip Caguioa-Moore to serve clients throughout the Portland–Vancouver metropolitan area, Southwest Washington, and Oregon’s I-5 corridor.

Jordan and his team emphasize long-term client relationships and an advisory approach to multifamily investment sales. Their goal is to help owners understand their options, evaluate market opportunities, and make informed decisions when selling an apartment building.

How do I contact Jordan Carter to sell an apartment building or discuss its value?

Apartment building owners considering selling a multifamily property in Portland, Vancouver, Salem, Eugene, or surrounding markets can contact Jordan Carter directly at Kidder Mathews.
Phone: 503.221.2280
Email: jordan.carter@kidder.com
Whether you are ready to sell an apartment building, researching its current market value, evaluating a potential sale, or seeking a second opinion on your options, Jordan can discuss your property and help you determine appropriate next steps.