Ocean Element Real Estate - Half Moon Bay, California

Bernie T.

We have moved a number of times and have bought and sold at least 7 homes. David and his team are the best real estate agents we have ever had the pleasure of working with!! Thorough, responsive, creative and practical. David, in particular, was a joy. He stayed with us every step of the way, kept our spirits up, stood in for us when we were out of town and made us laugh constantly. He even predicted correctly how long it would take to sell our house and the sales price. He obviously knows his market!! Truly, we could not recommend Ocean Element Realty highly enough—they are by far the best realty company in HMB!!!

Caitlin R.

Matt helped us buy our first home in the mid-peninsula area last year. We were originally intimidated by the home-buying process, but Matt made the entire process very clear and approachable. He was always extremely patient and detail-oriented. He taught us how to look for signs of a well-cared-for home as well as signs of potential issues and how much it might cost to fix them. He also had a wealth of knowledge when it came to things like estimating how much competition to expect based on how many disclosures had been requested or talking through how feasible it would be to add an extra bathroom to a house in the future. He wasn't afraid of getting his hands dirty and scoped out the crawl space and attic for us on multiple occasions.

Matt was very responsive to calls and texts, especially while we were going through the nail-biting offer process. He let us set the pace of our search, which happened to coincide with a dip in inventory, and he never pressured us to make an offer we weren't comfortable with. We also loved Matt's honesty about when a certain feature of a home "just felt weird" so we never felt bad about having overly picky standards and instead felt encouraged to wait for the right home for us.

We couldn't be happier with the house we ended up with, and would highly recommend Matt and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Bay Area!

Alisha T.

My husband found Matt, and I'm glad he did! Matt showed us a few houses, was never pushy, never arrogant, never impatient. I was glad that Matt was super laid-back yet knew exactly how to negotiate the best offer. He never added to our stress, only helped us solve roadblocks. He listened to what we wanted and secured a deal for our new home that beat out several other offers. I would choose Matt again for his expertise, local knowledge, and easy-going attitude. Thanks, Matt!

Dave M.

I never understood real estate very well and how much work it actually was to sell my home. But Matt was patient and helped me understand the process. He also took on more responsibility then he probably had to and sold my home quickly. His network of friends and workers did a fast and great job getting my house ready to be listed. It was a pleasure working with Matt and I would highly recommend him to anyone selling or buying.

Erin S.

When it comes to real estate, you're making such an important purchase you want to make sure you're in good hands. And as a first time buyer, we were definitely apprehensive. Matt immediately put all of our worries at ease. He's so easy to work with, knowledgeable, and honest. I felt I could trust Matt and that he had our best interest in mind. I highly, highly recommend Matt as a partner to help you navigate in the home-buying process.

Tamara R.

We got so incredibly lucky when we met Matt at an open house. After meeting so many agents we didn't click with, Matt was a perfect match, extremely detail-oriented and tech savvy. We were house hunting for a very long time (2+ years) because we had very specific asks in an area with low inventory. Matt was incredibly patient and never pushed us. He would present us with the facts and give us his very helpful take on things, but never questioned our judgement. He was even game to keep helping us when we started looking in an area further away than we originally intended.

As first-time home buyers, we had no idea what we were doing. Matt and Melanie helped us every step of the way, including a tricky escrow process during the pandemic with an unprecedented wildfire burning in the area we were buying. He always took the time to listen to us and talk through everything to make sure we understood and were comfortable. I would highly recommend Matt and his team.

Jeffrey S.

Matt worked with us as a joint agent to buy a property sold by a neighbor. Matt was transparent, fair, and trustworthy throughout the process. He gave us knowledgeable and sound advice and explanations regarding comparison properties and the negotiation/inspection process. Matt and his wife Melanie are an excellent team-- both are kind and thoughtful people, and very responsive. Our business was in good hands with them, and it was a pleasure to work with them!

paola F.

Matthew And Melanie have been sensational since the first moment. We were clients from out-of-state, relocating to the area from overseas, with so many specific requirements for our new home, and in the middle of the Covid 19 pandemic... Matthew is a great listener, and soon became a master interpreter of our needs and preferences. He understood what we were looking for, and never wasted our time on options that were not spot-on. He and Melanie went above and beyond the assistance that can be expected from a realtor, and helped us at every turn in the home-finding and purchasing process with patience, diligence and thoroughness. All throughout the experience, we felt reassured that we were in the best hands, and relieved of any stress. Melanie was formidable in following up with unfailing promptness and completeness to all our questions. The are a wonderful team, and our trusted partners for any future home-hunting quests!