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Matt Elder is a senior managing director in Newmark’s Minneapolis-St. Paul office.  Matt provides leasing and sales services to clients throughout the Twin Cities, with a focus on customized landlord representation services and owner/user building sales. Matt has distinguished himself among his peers through hard work, honesty and an approach to brokerage that emphasizes creativity and communication. Newmark selected Matt as one of its Rising Stars for 2019, 2020 & 2021.

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Matt joined Newmark in 2017, when he was recruited to help start the firm’s agency leasing team in Minneapolis-St. Paul. He was previously an associate in the office brokerage division of Colliers International. Known for his proactive approach and responsive communication style, Matt is considered a rising star in the community. As an added value to his clients, he participates in numerous industry organizations including SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) and CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member). These organizations offer unparalleled networking opportunities, engaged market discussion and national exposure.

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Over his career, Matt has completed 400+ transactions totaling more than 3,000,000 square feet.

Professional Achievements

– CoStar Power Broker, 2024
– Newmark Rising Star, 2019, 2020 & 2021
– Rising Young Professional, Finance & Commerce, 2019
– Rising Star, MNCAR, 2019

Professional Affiliations

– Certified Commercial Investment Member, CCIM Institute

– Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, SIOR
– Member, Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors® (MNCAR)
– Member, NAIOP; board member

– Minneapolis Office Advisory Board

Education
Matt earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the University of Wisconsin-Superior.