Real Estate Advisors for Churches, Schools and Nonprofits Across Colorado

Who We Are

Tom Mathews and Katheryn Pranno are commercial real estate advisors dedicated to churches, schools and nonprofit organizations across Colorado. Every facility decision impacts people, finances, ministry and future vision. We help leaders navigate those decisions with wisdom, market expertise and thoughtful guidance.

Our Approach

  • Ministry Insight: We understand stewardship, leadership dynamics and the mission behind every property decision.
  • Commercial Expertise: Our experience across office, retail, land, investment sales and redevelopment often uncovers hidden value and creates new possibilities.
  • Trusted Guidance: We help leaders move forward with clarity, confidence and discretion through complex decisions.

Network of Resources

Because of years of experience, we have developed a network of professionals able to help faith based organizations with:

  • Financing
  • Construction and Project Management
  • Surveyors & Civil Engineers
  • Valuation Studies
  • Building Inspection Companies
  • Architecture and Design Recommendations
  • Real Estate Attorney Recommendations
  • Municipal and Entitlement Contacts
  • Expense Reduction Services

Seeing Opportunities Others Overlook

We take a broader, more strategic approach to every property decision. Most firms simply market a property and wait for interest. We evaluate alternative users, redevelopment potential, schools, municipalities and strategic buyers to uncover hidden value and stronger outcomes.

FAQ

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Is now the right time to sell or relocate?
The answer depends on five key factors: attendance trends, financial health, facility condition, deferred maintenance, and long-term vision. We help you evaluate whether to stay, improve, reposition, or transition.
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What is our property really worth?
Church property value depends on location, zoning, condition, land value, and potential future uses. We help determine realistic market value based on today’s opportunities.
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How do we identify the right buyer?
The best buyer is not always the most obvious. It may be another church, school, nonprofit, or redevelopment opportunity. We create a thoughtful process to identify qualified buyers and achieve the best overall outcome.
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How are brokers compensated?
Tom and Katheryn work on a success-based fee, meaning there is no compensation unless a transaction is completed successfully. We do not charge consulting fees or bill by the hour. Fees are typically paid at closing and, in most cases, by the seller or property owner.
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What is a real estate broker’s agency?
Under Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC) policy, brokers must disclose in writing their relationship to the parties involved before a transaction begins. Common relationships include Seller’s Agent, Buyer’s Agent, Transaction-Broker, and Customer. We are happy to explain these options and provide CREC’s Definitions of Working Relationships.
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How do I sell my church building in Colorado?
We start with a conversation, not a listing. Tom Mathews and Katheryn Pranno first help you evaluate your property’s realistic value, identify the right type of buyer, and structure the process around your ministry’s timeline and mission, not just the transaction.
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What happens to a church’s real estate when a congregation merges or closes?
Mergers and closures often involve two properties at once. Pinnacle’s faith-based team has coordinated these transitions directly, including relocations, campus mergers, and simultaneous sale and purchase closings, so leadership can focus on the congregation while we manage the real estate.
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Do you work with schools and nonprofits, or only churches?
All three. In addition to churches, we’ve represented schools and nonprofits across Colorado.

Selected Transactions

Address Description Size Sale Date Sale Price
10200 E. Girard Ave
Denver, CO		 LifeGate Church 42,766 SF 11/2/2020 $4,900,000
1810 S. Federal Blvd
Denver, CO		 Universal Church 16,775 SF 8/18/2021 $1,750,000
1091 S. Parker Rd
Denver, CO		 Galilee Baptist Church / Multifamily Redevelopment 7.4 AC 11/18/2021 $5,500,000
2535 & 2575 Vine St
Denver, CO		 Church 12,680 SF 12/23/2022 $2,100,000
7076 S. Alton Way
Centennial, CO		 Coram Deo Reformation Church 9,840 SF 8/28/2023 $2,200,000
9941 Lone Tree Pkwy
Lone Tree, CO		 Cornerstone Church / Ambleside School 53,170 SF 8/6/2024 $9,000,000
3099 N. Elizabeth St
Denver, CO		 Historic Church 5,432 SF 12/16/2024 $550,000
9700 Old Coal Mine Ave
Columbine Hills, CO		 Westend Ridge Redevelopment 10.77 AC 6/20/2025 $4,900,000
7462 S. Everett St
Littleton, CO		 RHC / Armenian Church 5,535 SF 3/31/2026 $1,695,000
6004 S. Kipling Pkwy
Littleton, CO		 Redemption Hills Church Conversion 34,461 SF 3/31/2026 $2,800,000

Organizations We’ve Worked With

  • Ambleside School of Colorado
  • Archdiocese of Denver
  • Church of the Nazarene
  • Columbine Hills Church
  • Coram Deo Church
  • Cornerstone Church
  • Covenant Church
  • Life.Church
  • LifeGate Church
  • Mile High Ministries
  • Red Rocks Church
  • Redemption Hills Church
  • South Metro Fire Rescue
  • The Heights Church
  • The Pearl Church

Contact Team

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Thank you for being the instrument that allowed us to close. It can be said of you, Zeal for your house consumes me…
Stu Fuhlendorf - Senior Pastor, Redemption Hills Church
What a blessing it was to work with Pinnacle. From our first thoughts of selling through the completed sale, their team was patient, encouraging, knowledgeable and supportive every step of the way. I don’t know what we would have done without them.
Dr. Anthony Pranno - Senior Pastor, Cornerstone Church
You have been an incredible help through a long process. This has been a long slog and you have been an incredible help every step of the way.
Dr. Virgil Askren - District Superintendent, Colorado District Church of the Nazarene
You made a chaotic process for our ministry quite smooth. Thank you for coordinating the sales of both our historic mansion and new home. Your experience and effort made a pretty chaotic process for our ministry quite smooth.
Roger Jones - Director, Where Grace Abounds
Thanks again for your fine work! We appreciate your support and guidance throughout the process.
Paul Lessard - Executive Director, Covenant Heights Conference Center
You are Awesome! It’s great working with you!
Fr. Dan Barron - Catholic Archdiocese of Denver
You’re the Best!
Eric Parks - Red Rocks Church
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