The Kidder Mathews Religious and Educational Services group has the specialized commercial real estate and local market expertise to provide faith-based and non-profit institutions with service that matches their values, goals, and needs.
With over 30 years of combined experience in this specialized market segment, the groups’ regional experts have proven track record and unparalleled market intelligence. As recognized market leaders, we have had the privilege of representing more religious and educational organizations in the Western United States with their property sales than any other firm. We understand the unique dynamics your organization faces — a combination of practical and emotional factors that need to be handled with care. We pledge to provide you with professionalism, integrity, and responsiveness at every step in the process.
Due to the uniqueness of this segment, the Kidder Mathews team stays proactive. We maintain one of the largest databases of religious and educational organizations in California, and we actively track qualified buyers for religious and education facilities. So when you’re ready to engage us, we’ll be prepared to make your transaction an uplifting and successful one for all parties involved.
Specializing In
Identifying sustainable income solutions
Well versed in creative deal structuring
Experts in leveraging demand to create a competitive bidding environment
Regularly achieving sales prices beyond appraised values
Campus master planning
Establishing the intrinsic value of the Conditional Use Permit
Educating our clients so they can make informed decisions
Highest and best use analysis
Valuation studies
Sub-dividing excess land for development
Representing organizations who receive unsolicited offers
Facility requirements for churches and schools to be legally conforming
Proven systems to create targeted marketing strategies
Partial Client List
- Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Jesus Christ
- San Diego Roman Catholic Church
- Orange County Roman Catholic Church
- Christian Missionary Alliance
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Pacific Southwest
- Grace International
- United Methodist Church West & South District
- California Southern Baptist Convention
- Episcopal Diocese of San Diego
Religious & Educational Facilities Services News
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A church property in National City was acquired by a growing church congregation in a recent $4 mil transaction. The purchase consists of a 20.2k sf...
Read MoreRegional Leadership
Brian Hatcher, President & COO
206.296.9600 / brian.hatcher@kidder.com
Eric Paulsen, President of Brokerage
949.557.5079 / eric.paulsen@kidder.com
Pacific Northwest
Brian Hatcher, President & COO
206.296.9600 / brian.hatcher@kidder.com
Northern California & Nevada
David C. Nelson, Regional President, Brokerage
415.229.8890 / david.nelson@kidder.com
Southern California & Arizona
Eric Paulsen, President of Brokerage
949.557.5079 / eric.paulsen@kidder.com
Greater Los Angeles
Eric Paulsen, President of Brokerage
949.557.5079 / eric.paulsen@kidder.com