Matt Fenske | Senior Advisor at SVN Commercial Advisory Group About Matt Fenske Matt Fenske serves as a Senior Advisor for SVN Commercial Advisory Group in Sarasota, Florida. Specially focused on driving high-value transactions, Matt specializes in vacant land sales, as well as retail, office, and industrial property sales and leases.
Since joining the SVN team, he has successfully facilitated over $140 million in sale and lease transactions, establishing himself as a top-producing commercial real estate professional in Southwest Florida. By seamlessly combining hyper-local market intelligence with cutting-edge digital marketing strategies, Matt provides his clients with a competitive edge, significantly expediting the sales and leasing process for commercial property owners, buyers, and tenants alike. Background & Commercial Real Estate Expertise Before bringing his talents to SVN, Matt developed a deep understanding of the building and development lifecycle while working as a Purchasing Analyst for a prominent construction firm. Specializing in the development of both single-family and multi-family residential communities, this unique operational background gives him a distinct advantage. It allows him to speak the language of, and successfully negotiate with, top contractors, regional developers, and institutional investors. Education & Professional Roots Matt earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management from the Florida State University College of Business.
During his time at FSU, he was an active member of the prestigious PGA Golf Management program, a role that led to numerous elite internships at high-end, private golf courses across the United States. This experience helped him hone the high-touch customer service and relationship-building skills that define his real estate practice today. Originally a native of New Hampshire, Matt relocated to the Bradenton and Sarasota area nearly two decades ago. As a long-term resident, he possesses an intimate, firsthand knowledge of the regional growth patterns shaping the Florida Gulf Coast. Outside of his professional endeavors, Matt resides in Sarasota and is an avid golfer who loves spending time on the water.
Professional Credentials, Memberships & Awards Matt is highly active in the local business and civic community, holding leadership positions and receiving prestigious industry recognition:
Realtor Association of Sarasota & Manatee (RASM)
Active Member Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA)
Board of Directors (2022, 2023, 2024) & Past Vice President SRQ Magazine "35 Under 35" Award
2021 Recipient, recognizing top young professionals in the region Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Active Member ULI Young Leaders Group (YLG)
Participant & Mentor Program Member (2018, 2019) Florida State University Seminole Boosters: Dedicated Supporter