About Matt
The 2025 REALTOR of the YEAR, for the Nebraska Realtors, Lincoln Region Matt has a passion for real estate and loves his hometown of Lincoln! Matt is dedicated to giving back to the city he loves and proves it with his commitment to the community. Matt is a member of The National Association of Realtors and the Nebraska Realtors Association and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Realtors Association of Lincoln and was the 2025 President of the Association. Matt also has served on the Realtors Association of Lincoln Forms Task Force and the Public Policy Committee as well as is the 2021 Chair of Property Management Committee. Matt is a graduate of Leadership Lincoln Fellows Class XXXI and most recently served on the Executive Committee as a member of The Board of Directors at Leadership Lincoln. Matt served as the 2021 President of the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Lincoln City Libraries. Matt also served on the Board of Directors for the Country Club Neighborhood Association.
Matt has been married to his wife Jennifer for 25 years and has four children, Patrick, Kaley, Charles, and Theodore, and three Grandchildren, Penelope, Gus and Mabel. Matt’s interests include music, yoga, pilates, golf, and tennis, Philly sports and of course The Cornhuskers!
Transaction History
- 1 Year
- 2 Year
- 5 Year
Areas Matt is Experienced In
Matt's Listings and Deals
Matt's Recent Active Listings
Recently Sold
Awards and Designations
- 2025 Realtor of the Year, Nebraska Realtors, Lincoln Region
- Distinguished Service Award, Realtors Association of Lincoln, 2020
- Excellence in Client Service Award 2021, homes.com/homesnap
- Ultimate Connector Award 2024, Real Producers Lincoln,
- NAR - National Association of Realtors
Other Experience
Matt's Reviews
1/16/26Connor Dawson
Matt has been great to work with. He’s very helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. We’ve really appreciated his guidance and responsiveness.
11/12/25Grace Spray
We LOVED working with Matt when we were searching for the perfect house! He was so patient and brought a lot of expertise to the process. We highly recommend his services!
7/19/25Deb Schur
So whether you need a realtor to sell your house or to help find and buy a new home, I have a superior realtor to recommend to you; Matt Kirkland from the Matt Kirkland group, Giving Realty.
Matt Kirkland is a true Renaissance Man of realtors, he is knowledgeable, he listens to what your’e looking for and helps you find that perfect home.. He’s a personable, helpful and very knowledgeable in the area. He’s with you every step of the way as you navigate through the process of finding and buying a home. He’s there for you for whatever you need during the entire process, from lining up houses to view, to showings, making an offer, going through closing and everything in between. Even after the sale he’s there to help with questions and concerns..
We’ve used Matt twice, once to sell our previous home (which sold in less than three hours the day it was listed, to seven years later when we moved back to the area and he helped us find, make an offer and purchase our dream home in June of this year.Matt Kirkland and his company are simply the best.