WASHINGTON D.C.— Matthews™, a commercial real estate investment services and technology firm, announced the opening of its new office located at 4800 Montgomery Lane in Bethesda, Maryland. The 5,239-square-foot space will expand the firm’s presence in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, further strengthening its national footprint and reinforcing its coast-to-coast reach.

Matthews™ has held a long-standing track record in the Mid-Atlantic and first established its local presence in Washington, D.C. with the strategic hires of Senior Vice President & Director Josh Ein in 2023 and Executive Vice President Ed Laycox in 2025. Together, the two seasoned veterans have sold over 400 transactions totaling $2 billion across single-tenant and multi-tenant retail. Last year, the firm expanded its presence with the addition of Senior Associate Ethan Edmiston, who relocated from the firm’s Nashville headquarters. Edmiston will lead the government services division, focusing on properties leased to county, state, and federal agencies.

Market Leader Jeff Perkins says he expects headcount to exceed 20 agents by June 2026, as the firm continues expanding its coverage throughout the region. Looking ahead, Matthews™ aims to grow to more than 50 producers in the coming years, encompassing all asset classes and service lines.

“Opening our Bethesda office marks a pivotal milestone in our continued growth in Washington, D.C., the DMV, and the broader Mid-Atlantic,” Perkins said. “As in every market we enter, our focus is on providing superior service to both our clients and agents. We are beyond excited to bring our relentless work ethic and execution to one of the most influential markets in the world.”

Bill Pedersen, Regional President of the East, says the firm’s Bethesda flagship is a direct reflection of Matthews’™ continued national growth and commitment to entering markets that matter most.

“The Mid-Atlantic and Washington, D.C. corridor represents an enormous opportunity, from government-leased assets and institutional capital to private investors deploying capital across every asset class, Pedersen said. “We are excited to bring the full weight of our platform to bear in this region. The opportunity in this corridor is significant, and we’re positioned to capitalize on it for years to come.”

The Class A office space delivers a high-quality environment for agents and clients in the heart of Bethesda, located one block west of the Red Line station and just north of Bethesda Row, Matthews™ new office on 4800 Montgomery Lane positions the firm at the intersection of government, institutional capital, and private investment in one of the region’s most dynamic commercial real estate markets.

For more information, please contact a Matthews™ agent or visit www.matthews.com.

About Matthews™

Matthews™, a commercial real estate investment services and technology firm, holds recognition as an industry leader in investment sales, leasing, and debt and structured finance. Based out of Nashville, TN, and strategically positioned with over 1,000 agents and employees in 30 offices across the United States, Matthews™ continues to focus on expansion into new markets. For more information, please visit www.matthews.com.

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