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Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Consulting
About Matthew
Meet the dynamic duo Matt & Peter, who serve Berkeley, Oakland, and surrounding communities. They have a deep-rooted love for the East Bay and a passion for process, helping clients sell with sizzle and navigate neighborhoods with nuance. They bring calm and candor to the art and science of real estate evaluation.
Matt and Peter's clients aren't just buying or selling properties—they're navigating life changes, some stressful and others celebratory. They honor clients' unique needs, dreams, and circumstances to deliver results.
In 2016, Matt and Peter sold their Oakland loft to renovate a dreamy Mid-Century Modern home near Berkeley's Rose Garden. They love design, planning, and coordinating with talented tradespeople. Peter enjoys poetry, baking, and gardening outside of real estate, while Matt loves fitness and taking long walks with their fur child, Parker.
TRUSTED TRACK RECORD
With 200 5-star reviews on Yelp and Zillow, over $200 million in sales volume, and 300+ sold properties and referrals, Matt and Peter's record over the last decade demonstrates their expertise and dedication to client success.
RAVE REVIEWS
★★★★★
“From smart decisions on repairs, to beautiful staging, modern marketing, to showing and sale, they made everything easy and made sure the process went smoothly. Often it comes down to little details, and you really want someone like Matt who is going to give you the best chance at getting the result you're hoping for.” -Les
★★★★★
“He gave sound recommendations and counsel without ever making me feel pressured. He suggested a very smart move regarding the offer, and in this competitive market, it's important to have a real estate agent who knows how to maneuver strategically yet professionally. I got into a dream home on only the second property for which I had put in an offer; this success was due in large part to Matt's advice and knowledge.” -Patrick
★★★★★
“Matt was a calm and strategic partner in selling our home in Oakland. He knew this was our first time selling a home and walked us through the process in a very clear manner…We were especially impressed with his vision for the home staging (he has an amazing aesthetic) and he has great partners - staging, contractors etc... We made a somewhat last-minute decision to move up our timeframe and he shifted quickly with us to accommodate the new schedule.” -Theresa
★★★★★
“It was as if they'd flipped a switch that enabled us to move from casual observation of the Bay Area housing market to a making sense of the market dynamics in play, realistically targeting what was available in our price range, to having our first EVER bid on a home accepted.
An incisive and knowledgeable team, Matt and Peter make the process appear seamless but do their homework to match buyer to options that suit. In an initial meeting they oriented us to what we might expect as they learned about our preferences before setting out to see neighborhoods and prospects.” -Joanne
★★★★★
“Matt stood head and shoulders above anyone else we talked to. Three distinctions in particular stood out: First, he was always there when and how we needed him and we never felt pressured or sold to. Second, he actually listened to what we wanted, showing us both what we asked for and good alternatives that would fit our needs within our budget. Third, we never felt judged or looked down on during the process, even when we had to do some trial and error to figure out our actual budget and needs.” -Breanna
★★★★★
“We cannot imagine having had better guidance and support than we got from Matt and Peter. First of all they take the time to educate and guide you through the nuances of searching for, making an offer on, getting a loan for, and closing on a home in this market. They are near real-time responsive to questions you have. And their deep knowledge of the current state of the local housing market and what it will take to get your offer accepted made all the difference in our getting the home we wanted. Their focus is always on making sure the deal is the right deal for you.” -Steven
★★★★★
“The BEST at what they do! Selling my house after owning it for almost 40 yrs was scary and traumatic for me. But these guys made it as painless as it could possibly be. It was a 100 yr old house, which had its "challenges". It had been majorly updated recently and had 2 sets of tenants, who were reluctant to move out and so didn't. It had to be shown with tenants in place, which presented an awkward situation. They successfully established rapport with them did an exceptional job of marketing and showings. Most importantly, Matt and Peter listened, anticipated and addressed all of my concerns throughout the process. They are high energy and are great communicators. I had total confidence in their experience to help me make the best decisions.” -Ines
★★★★★
“During our initial meeting, they listened carefully to our needs and asked great questions to help us, and them, understand where we'd find our forever home. They did not waste our time with homes that were out of our price range or not in line with our needs. We looked at a number of homes and, when we found the one, we both knew was it, Matt expertly guided us through the strategy to make a winning offer. Once our offer was approved, they remained intimately involved in the entire closing process and were always available to answer questions.” -Anne
Matt and Peter's clients aren't just buying or selling properties—they're navigating life changes, some stressful and others celebratory. They honor clients' unique needs, dreams, and circumstances to deliver results.
In 2016, Matt and Peter sold their Oakland loft to renovate a dreamy Mid-Century Modern home near Berkeley's Rose Garden. They love design, planning, and coordinating with talented tradespeople. Peter enjoys poetry, baking, and gardening outside of real estate, while Matt loves fitness and taking long walks with their fur child, Parker.
TRUSTED TRACK RECORD
With 200 5-star reviews on Yelp and Zillow, over $200 million in sales volume, and 300+ sold properties and referrals, Matt and Peter's record over the last decade demonstrates their expertise and dedication to client success.
RAVE REVIEWS
★★★★★
“From smart decisions on repairs, to beautiful staging, modern marketing, to showing and sale, they made everything easy and made sure the process went smoothly. Often it comes down to little details, and you really want someone like Matt who is going to give you the best chance at getting the result you're hoping for.” -Les
★★★★★
“He gave sound recommendations and counsel without ever making me feel pressured. He suggested a very smart move regarding the offer, and in this competitive market, it's important to have a real estate agent who knows how to maneuver strategically yet professionally. I got into a dream home on only the second property for which I had put in an offer; this success was due in large part to Matt's advice and knowledge.” -Patrick
★★★★★
“Matt was a calm and strategic partner in selling our home in Oakland. He knew this was our first time selling a home and walked us through the process in a very clear manner…We were especially impressed with his vision for the home staging (he has an amazing aesthetic) and he has great partners - staging, contractors etc... We made a somewhat last-minute decision to move up our timeframe and he shifted quickly with us to accommodate the new schedule.” -Theresa
★★★★★
“It was as if they'd flipped a switch that enabled us to move from casual observation of the Bay Area housing market to a making sense of the market dynamics in play, realistically targeting what was available in our price range, to having our first EVER bid on a home accepted.
An incisive and knowledgeable team, Matt and Peter make the process appear seamless but do their homework to match buyer to options that suit. In an initial meeting they oriented us to what we might expect as they learned about our preferences before setting out to see neighborhoods and prospects.” -Joanne
★★★★★
“Matt stood head and shoulders above anyone else we talked to. Three distinctions in particular stood out: First, he was always there when and how we needed him and we never felt pressured or sold to. Second, he actually listened to what we wanted, showing us both what we asked for and good alternatives that would fit our needs within our budget. Third, we never felt judged or looked down on during the process, even when we had to do some trial and error to figure out our actual budget and needs.” -Breanna
★★★★★
“We cannot imagine having had better guidance and support than we got from Matt and Peter. First of all they take the time to educate and guide you through the nuances of searching for, making an offer on, getting a loan for, and closing on a home in this market. They are near real-time responsive to questions you have. And their deep knowledge of the current state of the local housing market and what it will take to get your offer accepted made all the difference in our getting the home we wanted. Their focus is always on making sure the deal is the right deal for you.” -Steven
★★★★★
“The BEST at what they do! Selling my house after owning it for almost 40 yrs was scary and traumatic for me. But these guys made it as painless as it could possibly be. It was a 100 yr old house, which had its "challenges". It had been majorly updated recently and had 2 sets of tenants, who were reluctant to move out and so didn't. It had to be shown with tenants in place, which presented an awkward situation. They successfully established rapport with them did an exceptional job of marketing and showings. Most importantly, Matt and Peter listened, anticipated and addressed all of my concerns throughout the process. They are high energy and are great communicators. I had total confidence in their experience to help me make the best decisions.” -Ines
★★★★★
“During our initial meeting, they listened carefully to our needs and asked great questions to help us, and them, understand where we'd find our forever home. They did not waste our time with homes that were out of our price range or not in line with our needs. We looked at a number of homes and, when we found the one, we both knew was it, Matt expertly guided us through the strategy to make a winning offer. Once our offer was approved, they remained intimately involved in the entire closing process and were always available to answer questions.” -Anne
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