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Mitchell Glasson

First Vice President | Hospitality | Orange County, CA
Direct:+1 (949) 432-4502
Mobile:+1 (707) 364-5650
Email:mitchell.glasson@matthews.com
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About Mitchell

Mitchell serves as a First Vice President under the Matthews™ Hospitality Division. His proven track record in managing the transactions of institutional and private individual assets and portfolio transactions has made him a leader in the division and a true expert in the field. The Hospitality Division spans the U.S. across Matthews’ offices nationwide.

Mitchell actively works with hoteliers and franchisee operators, directly advising on short- and long-term strategic goals relating to business operations and real estate holdings. His activities include expansion through the acquisition of operations and real estate portfolios, divestment of such portfolios, and the continuation of operations via sale-leasebacks. In addition, Mitchell collaborates with the Matthews™ Capital Markets division to provide equity, refinance, and debt procurement solutions.

Although experienced and accredited to underwrite all national tenants in the net lease sector and assist with tax deferment via the Matthews™ 1031 Exchange program, Mitchell hyper-specializes in hospitality and enjoys utilizing his financial background to assist operators in the underwriting, lease structuring, and marketing of their business and real estate. Mitchell seized a window of opportunity by implementing his financial modeling background from Chapman University’s George L. Argyros School of Business with his expertise in commercial real estate.


George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics
B.S., Business Administration, Finance and Real Estate
B.A., Leadership Studies
Chapman University


Professional Accomplishments
  • 2025, 2024 – Crexi Platinum Broker Award
  • 2024-2021 Matthews™ Social Impact Leader
  • 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020 Sales Achievement Award – Matthews™

  • Susan G. Komen Foundation

Affiliations & Memberships
  • California Bureau of Real Estate
  • License No. 02016029 (CA)
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  • Chapman Real Estate Association
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Mitchell Glasson in the Media

Matthews™ Facilitates Sale of Hampton by Hilton in Virginia

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Matthews™ Agents Named Crexi 2026 Platinum Award Winners

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Matthews™ Facilitates Record-Breaking Sale of Fairfield Inn in Indiana

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2026 Hospitality Outlook

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Case Studies

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How Matthews™ Delivered a Competitive Buyer Outcome for Apple Mountain Resort

Matthews™ facilitated the sale of Apple Mountain Resort in Clarkesville, Georgia, a 100% vacant former resort asset positioned for a significant value-add redevelopment opportunity. The Matthews™ agents leveraged a national marketing platform segmented across hospitality, multifamily, housing, and auction-buyer pools. This approach generated competitive interest and helped exceed the auction reserve by more than 15%. The transaction also marked Matthews’™ second successful former resort sale with the seller in 2026.   Challenge The asset’s non-operating status, lack of historical financials, and former resort use created underwriting complexity for prospective buyers. The Matthews™ agents needed to reposition the property beyond its prior hospitality function and communicate its broader potential for housing or multifamily conversion. Buyers required clarity around end-use flexibility, vacancy, and basis. The agents addressed these challenges by guiding market feedback into a clearer value narrative.   Strategy The Matthews™ agents used hyper-specialized expertise across multifamily, hospitality, and auction execution to expose the asset to a broad and qualified buyer universe. The national campaign drew multiple prospective bidders and created a collaborative underwriting process that uncovered additional upside at the property. The agents positioned the offering around vacant possession, limited end-use restrictions, and an attractive per-room basis. This strategy helped convert buyer interest into a confident, competitive bidding environment.   Result The seller secured a 50-day escrow with strong certainty of closing, supported by a buyer going nonrefundable with a 10% deposit on day one. The buyer achieved entry into a substantial value-add project at an attractive pricing basis, with flexibility to pursue future redevelopment plans. Ultimately, the transaction closed at 122% of reserve and had a total of 13 approved bidders. The Matthews™ agents delivered meaningful market exposure, exceeded auction expectations, and created a transaction structure aligned with both parties’ objectives.

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Robert Anderson

Vice President of Auction Services

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How Matthews™ Facilitated the Sale of an Ohio Hospitality Asset at $80K Per Key

Matthews™ facilitated the $80K per key sale of the Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites located in Columbiana, Ohio. The Matthews™ agents managed a transaction involving a long-term family-owned hospitality asset that had been developed and operated by the same ownership since 2000. The developer sought to transition into retirement while maximizing retained value from the surrounding real estate. Through targeted outreach and database-driven marketing efforts, the agents identified an out-of-state buyer aligned with the operational opportunity presented by the property.   Challenge During escrow, the Matthews™ agents encountered a complex land replatting process required to outparcel a neighboring retail site from the hotel property. They coordinated closely with the buyer, seller, city officials, and county representatives to ensure the process remained on schedule and compliant with local requirements. Additionally, the hotel’s declining revenues created challenges surrounding debt service coverage ratios and financing qualification.   Strategy To overcome financing concerns, the agents worked directly with a local lender capable of structuring attractive conventional financing despite tighter operating margins. They positioned the property’s upside potential around more hands-on management and operational improvements under new ownership. Throughout the process, the agent maintained consistent communication among all parties to navigate the escrow complexities and minimize delays tied to the land replatting requirements. Matthews’™ email campaigns and shared database exposure also played a key role in attracting qualified out-of-state interest for the asset.   Result The transaction successfully closed at $80K per key, also allowing the seller to retain ownership of the adjacent retail site. The Matthews™ agents helped the seller fully cash out equity accumulated through decades of ownership and transition into retirement without the ongoing demands of hotel operations. The buyer was able to relocate a family member closer to relatives while acquiring a hospitality asset with operational upside potential. Through proactive coordination and strategic problem-solving, the agents delivered a smooth closing despite financing and entitlement-related challenges.

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Luke Whittaker

Associate

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How Matthews™ Navigated Data Gaps to Deliver a Transformative Resort Sale

Matthews™ agents successfully facilitated the sale of Timber Creek Resort, a 92,779 square-foot property in DeSoto, Missouri, for $6.25 million. The asset presented unique challenges due to a lack of traditional operating data. The transaction involved a sophisticated marketing approach, culminating in an auction that attracted diverse buyer interest and ultimately led to the property’s conversion into housing by the new owner.   Challenge Without historical operating figures, the Matthews™ agents had to guide prospective purchasers through various financial projections. This involved crafting hypothetical business models and demonstrating different pathways to success for a property post-closing, effectively requiring buyers to project future performance from a blank slate. Overcoming this data vacuum demanded a highly consultative sales process and an ability to articulate diverse value-add opportunities beyond typical resort operations.   Strategy The Matthews™ agents orchestrated multiple rounds of on-site tours, providing prospective buyers with an intimate understanding of the property’s potential. This hands-on approach was crucial in mitigating concerns arising from the lack of operating data. Ultimately, this meticulous process led to the qualification of 12 approved bidders, ensuring a competitive environment for the auction. The success of this strategy hinged on the agents’ ability to effectively communicate the property’s intrinsic value and future possibilities.   Result The structured marketing campaign and auction-driven approach generated significant competition, culminating in a sale price exceeding 200% of the auction reserve and reaching approximately 225% on auction day. The property successfully closed at $6.25 million, delivering a strong outcome for the seller while enabling the buyer to execute a mixed-use conversion strategy. This transaction highlights Matthews™ agents’ expertise in handling complex assets and their ability to generate superior results even under unconventional circumstances, solidifying their reputation for innovation and client-centric solutions.

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Mitchell Glasson

First Vice President

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How Matthews™ Closed a Competitive Hotel Sale Amid Market Uncertainty

Matthews™ represented the successful sale of a Hampton-branded hotel in Gretna, Virginia, where ownership achieved a profitable exit following a full renovation and repositioning strategy. The asset attracted nine qualified offers and ultimately traded to a buyer completing a 1031 exchange while expanding into Hilton-branded hospitality ownership for the first time. The property’s strong operating performance, recent Forever Young PIP completion, and limited competitive hotel supply in the market helped drive significant investor interest throughout the process.   Challenge The Matthews™ agent navigated several layers of complexity tied to timing, financing, and broader market uncertainty. The buyer faced strict 1031 exchange deadlines and required franchise approval to proceed confidently, while financing became increasingly sensitive after geopolitical tensions involving Iran escalated just days before final loan committee review. In addition, the agreed-upon pricing and RRM multiple pushed valuation expectations in the market, adding pressure during the appraisal and lending stages.   Strategy Leveraging Matthews’™ hospitality relationships and targeted outreach to active Hampton and Fairfield investors, the marketing campaign generated strong engagement from qualified buyers seeking stable, branded hotel opportunities. The selected buyer demonstrated conviction early by identifying the asset before the expiration of its 45-day exchange identification period, supplying proof of exchange funds, and initiating the change-of-ownership PIP process before the PSA stage. Throughout financing, Matthews™ played an active role in supporting valuation by coordinating on-site visits for both the appraiser and lender while supplying market comparables that reinforced the property’s operating strength and long-term positioning.   Result The transaction closed successfully despite late-stage market volatility, allowing the seller to monetize the value created through the renovation strategy and transition out of the partnership structure. For the buyer, the acquisition satisfied a critical 1031 exchange requirement while adding a high-performing Hilton asset to an expanding hospitality portfolio. With minimal anticipated operational disruption and no incoming hotel supply in the surrounding market, the property was well-positioned to remain a leader within its competitive set immediately following the sale.

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Mitchell Glasson

First Vice President