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Designated Broker & Owner
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Matthew Cardente has practiced commercial real estate for over eight years in the State of Maine. In 2005, Matthew founded Cardente Real Estate in order to offer clients and customers a better alternative for their real estate needs. Mr. Cardente specializes in the sale and leasing of retail, office and industrial properties in the State of Maine and New Hampshire. Voted Maine Commercial Realtor of the Year for 2008, Matthew is currently the Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Maine Commercial Association of Realtors, on the Board of Directors for the Maine Association of Realtors, a Board Member for NE CPE, and a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) candidate . In the past, Matthew was a voting member for the Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals and a mentor for the Longfellow School in Portland. Mr. Cardente is a an active Wish Volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and is actively involved with several local charities. |
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Broker |
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Karen Rich has been practicing commercial real estate in Portland, Maine since 1991. Prior to Cardente Real Estate, Karen was a Broker with Commercial Properties for four years and previous to that a Broker/Owner of Major, O’Connor, & Rich Commercial Real Estate. Over the last fifteen years, Karen has been directly involved with numerous retail/investment projects including the redevelopment of Western Avenue Crossing in South Portland. In 2004, Karen was responsible for the $15,000,000 sale of the Custom House Parking Garage in Portland which was the largest commercial real estate transaction in the State of Maine for that year. Over the course of her career, Karen has brokered commercial transactions in excess of $150 Million Dollars. Karen specializes in all aspects of the sale and leasing of retail, office and industrial properties. Her experience and expertise in assembling development sites throughout Maine has proven invaluable to her clients. |
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Associate Broker |
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Greg Perry was the first broker to join Cardente Real Estate, and has worked hard to build strong, long term relationships with his clients. Greg has extensive experience in brokerage sales, and prior to joining Cardente Real Estate was a yacht broker for the Waldron Group and Trader Yachts. Greg has a strong background in commercial construction and development, and can help clients through all phases of the construction process. Greg was born and raised in Cumberland, Maine and attended Greely High School. He received his bachelor's degree in Business Management from Eckerd College in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and now resides in South Portland. He is a member of the Maine Commercial Association Realtors, and is a licensed Associate Broker in the State of Maine. |
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Broker |
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Nathan joins Cardente Real Estate with 5-years of experience and expertise in real estate brokerage. He brings with him a hardworking pedigree and a knack for closing transactions of all kinds. Focused on Retail, Office, Industrial, and Developable Real Estate, Nathan has aggressively and thoroughly represented at different times Sellers, Buyers, Landlords, and Tenants. |
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Sales Agent & Financial Manager |
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Michael Cardente has been a property manager in Portland for the past four years, managing retail and industrial tenants, including Oakhurst Dairy, Bally’s Total Fitness, Federal Express, Ferguson Enterprises & Black Bear Medical. Michael is the Financial Manager for Cardente Real Estate as well as a Sales Agent specializing in all aspects of the sale and leasing of commercial real estate in the State of Maine. |
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Associate Broker & Manager |
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Prior to joining Cardente Real Estate, Mr. Giguere worked for three years at CBI, the largest business brokerage firm in New England and most recently, at Peerless Insurance where Brian dealt with property claims and estimated building losses. Mr. Giguere holds an Associate Broker license and has a B.S. degree in business administration from the University of Southern Maine. Brian was born and raised in Maine and currently resides in the West End of Portland. |
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Office Manager/ Marketing |
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Prior to joining Cardente Real Estate, Emily graduated from Saint Joseph’s College with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Science with an emphasis on advertising. Ms. Pickering is in charge of the day to day operations of Cardente Real Estate and is also head of Cardente Real Estate’s marketing department.
