Kate Schmitz is a senior associate at Kidder Mathews, specializing in landlord representation across the San Francisco Bay Area.

She advises institutional and private owners on strategic leasing, positioning, and marketing of office, retail, industrial, and medical assets, driving value and maximizing occupancy in today’s competitive market. Her expertise is particularly strong in the office sector, where she helps landlords adapt to evolving workplace trends and tenant demands.

Kate has successfully completed over 250 lease transactions, offering clients a full-spectrum view of the deal process and tenant mindset. While her early experience included tenant representation for startups and Fortune 500 companies, her practice has evolved with a clear focus on guiding owners in aligning real estate strategy with asset performance goals.

A Bay Area native, Kate brings strong local insight and a well-established network to every assignment. Before entering commercial real estate, she led sponsorship sales at Cumulus Media for clients like the San Francisco Giants, 49ers, and Warriors, earning multiple awards for her performance. She remains active in the community as a Make-A-Wish Wish Granter and advisor to the Chi Omega chapter at UC Berkeley.