As first-time homebuyers, working with Matthew Choi felt like having a trusted advisor and a fierce advocate by our side throughout the entire process. We can't recommend him highly enough--if you're serious about buying a home in San Francisco, Matthew is the realtor you need. We were referred to Matthew by a friend who had worked with him on multiple home purchases and raved about his negotiation skills and impressive 90% first-offer acceptance rate. From our first meeting, we saw why. He provided an in-depth overview of the SF real estate market, including a five-year trend analysis and insights into neighborhood-specific pricing. His market knowledge is unmatched--he knew the cost per square foot for every area we were interested in and gave us clear, actionable advice. One of Matthew's standout qualities is his efficiency. We met with him on a Thursday, and by the following Tuesday--just six days later--our offer was accepted on a home at the low end of our price range. In one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country, this felt like a near-miracle, and it was all thanks to Matthew's expertise and assertiveness. His strong network of relationships with other Bay Area realtors gave us an edge, positioning us strategically for the homes we pursued. And when it came time to negotiate, he was assertive, confident, and laser-focused on securing the best deal for us. Thanks to Matthew's guidance and determination, we now own our dream home. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, efficient, and an absolute closer, look no further than Matthew Choi. read more

I can't recommend Matthew enough. In the last five months, he helped me buy my dream home and sell my condo in San Francisco, guiding both transactions with total professionalism. He's a great listener who respected my non-negotiables and offered smart short- and long-term advice. His strategic negotiation skills secured my dream home in one of the most competitive markets; and his project-management skills and incredible network made my move seamless and helped sell my condo after just three open-house weekends. We faced a few roadblocks along the way, and he handled every one quickly, tactfully and with a positive attitude. If I could give more stars, I would! read more

Matthew is the best, hands down. As first-time home buyers, we are so lucky to have had Matthew on our side. He is very proactive, knowledgeable, transparent, and incredibly responsive. Being new to the home-buying process, we had a lot of questions, and he was very quick to answer them, helping us understand the background and any risks or considerations. Everytime we mentioned his name at an open house, we could tell he is also very well-known and respected in the industry and that we were in good hands. With his amazing negotiation skills, he was successful in getting our first offer accepted and making the contract process a breeze. We are very fortunate to have had Matthew on our side and will definitely be contacting him for any future buying and selling. read more

As first-time home buyers, we were very confused -- but Matthew helped us navigate the process every step of the way. He was patient with our questions, took the time to understand our needs, always had our our best interests in mind, and had a really accurate sense of how much homes would go for. My partner and I constantly talked about how we were so glad and lucky to have Matthew as our agent. We couldn't have bought our house without him. We would highly recommend Matthew to anybody looking for a trustworthy and reliable agent! read more

5 stars!!! Matthew is by far the best broker I've ever worked with! I've known him for years and would only ever go with him for any real estate transaction. This is the second property I've purchased with him and he did a great job again, being super attentive to our needs as well as getting us an extremely competitive purchase price. With his network and expertise, he helped us buy our dream home in a phenomenal neighborhood at an amazing price. Cannot more highly recommend him! all the way. read more

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I had a wonderful experience working with Matthew to purchase my first home in San Francisco. I thought buying a house in San Francisco, in this economy, would be a daunting process. But Matthew's expansive knowledge on the market, combined with his genuine helpfulness, has made the process quite easy! Throughout the search, Matthew was able to quickly point out the pros and cons of a potential buy in an unbiased and no-bs way, which I really appreciate. And he is an amazing closer too -- he fought hard to negotiate the price down on the house I eventually bought. A buyer's dream! What I love most about working with Matthew is he always has my best interest in mind -- he listened to what I like/don't like, the neighborhoods I prefer, my budget, my preferred way to communicate etc., and really honored these criteria every step of the way. I can't praise enough about Matthew. Highly recommend for your real estate needs. If i ever wanted to sell my place, I know Matthew would be the first person I call. read more

We bought our first home in South Bay and one of the best part of the experience was working with Matthew. As a first home buyer, there were a lot of things we didn't know in regards to the market, what type of home would be best for us, what qualities we should/shouldn't prioritize from a home. Matthew was truly a trustworthy ally in every step of the way. He helped us narrow down our search criteria and recommended aspects of home that we didn't even know mattered. Open houses and walkthroughs were so much fun with Matthew, it was something we always looked forward to. Matthew is also an amazing negotiator when it comes to the offer process. In such a competitive market, it's a very frustrating experience for us buyers because so many things are in the favor of the sellers. We really appreciated that Matthew went out of his way to make sure our offers competitive but also reasonable. At the end of the day, Matthew really cares about his clients. He's professional, transparent, thoughtful, trustworthy, and also has great personality. We'd definitely love to work with him again! read more

Matthew was the most incredible real estate agent/advisor I could have ever asked for. 10/10, 5 Stars, A+, an absolute godsend. I would highly recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking to buy/sell in the SF Bay Area. As a first time home buyer, who truly knew nothing about the process/market/real estate nuances/anything, he made the process so easy and straightforward for me. He was super knowledgeable about every possible real estate topic/neighborhood, always available to chat, and proactively addressed and anticipated my concerns/questions. He was honest and transparent at every stage of the process, and I truly felt he had my best interests and ultimate happiness in mind. He guided me through every step of the complex process around my mortgage, signing/closing, document review, escrow, etc. He was also a free therapist -- expertly handling my inevitable stress/uncertainty with respect to such a significant investment and life decision. Matthew is an incredibly savvy and effective negotiator, securing a simply remarkable deal for me on price, concessions, etc. Beyond all that, Matthew is such a lovely and charismatic person and truly a joy to work with. I hope to have my new friend over to my new home soon to celebrate! read more

With Matthew, it was such a great pleasure to buy our first house in the south bay. I still can't believe I finally bought this perfect home for me and my wife. He is a super knowledgeable professional for all the details about properties. How to choose right home, what the processes are, what factors would matter for us in the future after buying house, etc. It was so impressive how he makes a deal in the last minute to beat competitors. He quickly collected all the information that we needed and helped us make the best decision at the right time. He is so talented guy. We'd love to work with hime again in the future. I recommend him 100%! read more

Matthew and his team helped us secure our first & dream home in Mill Valley! He was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and communicative throughout the process, and his experience was critical to us as first-time homebuyers, including things like the mortgage process, school districts, insurance risks... you name it. I would highly recommend Matthew to anybody looking to buy in the Bay Area! read more

Matthew is an incredible broker and expert on SF real estate. He is smart, attentive and always has his client's best interest in mind. He helped navigate my partner and I through a fast and competitive purchase of our dream home and we're both incredibly grateful! read more

Matthew is absolutely amazing! I had been putting off buying my first property for years - with the process being so daunting, I simply felt too overwhelmed to start. But with my apartment lease ending, SF condo prices finally starting to level off, and all-time low interest rates, I decided to bite the bullet and ask friends for realtor recommendations. I was very lucky to meet Matthew - during the first call, he put my mind at ease. I had spoken to a few realtors prior, but what stood out about Matthew was that he asked a lot of questions about my lifestyle and intended use for the condo (downtown crash pad for a few years; rental thereafter) before making recommendations. I knew I could trust him after he told me he owned multiple properties throughout the city and even owned a rental in the neighborhood I was considering himself. Matthew even had a few lenders for me to talk to - within a week I got preapproved and started the process. Going to showings with Matthew was amazingly efficient - he showed me ~10 properties across my price range across the span of a few days. I was impressed with the variety of showings, which helped me determine how important location, size, price, and amenities were to me (sometimes you don't know until you see it!). Matthew also surprised me with his intimate knowledge of various buildings downtown - for example, he was able to warn me that some of his previous buyers complained about the valet parking service in one of the buildings. I could also tell Matthew has strong relationships with other realtors; he was even able to arrange a couple showings for properties that weren't on the market, which I'm sure gave me an edge over other buyers. When I was ready to make an offer, Matthew was able to guide me through the process. He advised me on how much to bid to be competitive and told me to act quickly to maximize the chance of my offer being accepted. I was impressed by Matthew's negotiation skills; he submitted an exploding offer and negotiated aggressively with the other agent. I really wasn't expecting the first offer I submitted to be accepted, but it was!! My lender actually told me he was shocked we were able to find a property so quickly that they needed a little extra time to complete the mortgage paperwork. I've moved in now and I couldn't be happier. Matthew even gave me some recommendations for how I can improve the interior to increase its appeal to future renters. I've already recommended Matthew to a few friends who are looking to buy in SF. I didn't realize buying a home could be so seamless and definitely plan to work with Matthew again in the future! read more

I feel super lucky to have Matthew as my real estate agent for our new home in San Francisco. We wouldn't be able to get it without Matthew's help. He is very knowledgable, super responsive, and most importantly always put our interests first. He went above and beyond every step of the way. - When I first thought about getting a new house in SF, I wasn't even sure if I can get anything within my price range. One zoom call and an afternoon of housing tour later, we found our dream house. - We put in an offer following Matthew's recommendations a few days later, and our offer got accepted the next day. Our offer wasn't even the highest. We couldn't believe it. - We were oversees during the escrow process. Matthew was able to accommodate our time zone differences, and was always on top of things. - We had some problems with our lender. Matthew was able to help us resolve the issue. We were definitely not able to close the escrow on time without Matthew's help. It would mean a huge financial loss. All in all, we had a great experience working with Matthew. We couldn't ask for a better agent. read more

We had an amazing experience working with Matthew on buying our dream home! He was incredible at helping us navigate the process and understanding the Bay Area market. First, Matthew was extremely helpful at recommending neighborhoods and homes in SF that fit our search criteria. He had valuable insights on house and lifestyle considerations for every area we considered. Second, Matthew was also very fair and unbiased with his feedback on the houses we visited. We never felt pressured to put in an offer for something we didn't like. He pointed out so many things for each house we visited that we would have not noticed or considered but felt more informed because he did so. Lastly, he was extremely effective and organized throughout the entire offer & close process. We knew exactly what to expect at each stage of the process thanks to him. It was such a pleasure working with Matthew, and we could not recommend him enough. If you're looking for an agent who is proactive, knows the market, is unbiased, and can get things done, we recommend you use Matthew. read more

Amazing. Matthew made the process of selling our condo a complete breeze. Super detail oriented, responsive, and resourceful, Matthew spent the time to really understand our needs and worked with us to get the best result. He helped us identify who the ideal buyer persona was, and catered the design and marketing to target that persona. Thanks to his savvy and hard work, we were able to get a great offer just a few days after putting our condo on the market. He's the best agent bar none. read more

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Matthew is hands down the best real estate agent! He knew what we needed, helped us through the process, and was able to negotiate an amazing deal on our dream home! Highly recommend Matthew to any looking to buy/sell real estate, he always put his clients first and is transparent through every step in the process read more

Matthew helped my partner and I find a wonderful home in San Francisco. A listing we originally passed on he suggested we see in person. The listing photos and info did not do it justice and thanks to Matthew we are now in our dream home in our favorite neighborhood. He helped us navigate a competitive market and stuck to his guns when he needed to. We were so impressed we ended up having Matthew be our selling agent when we sold our TIC a few months later which also went well despite a changing and less competitive market for 1BR TICs. Thanks again Matthew. read more

A good agent can make a world of difference. We had been looking for such a long time and did meet with a few agents recommended by Redfin. After getting no where we connected withe Matthew through a friend who recently successfully purchased. Matthew was able to provide insights and knowledge that no one else could. In the end he very efficiently found us a great home and closed the deal with a strategic plan! Matthew even found some missing details with the disclosure that all other agents looking at the property missed. read more

Matthew is an exceptional agent and has helped us both buy and sell properties in the Bay Area over the past several years. He is not only resourceful and extremely knowledgable about all things real estate, but his negotiation skills are second to none. It doesn't hurt that he has an incredible reputation and network, as well! On a personal level, Matthew is caring and patient (two underrated attributes in this profession) and always has our best interests in mind. We can't recommend Matthew enough and we'll certainly continue to work with him in the future. Thanks for everything! read more

Matthew made selling our place completely stress-free, and he went above and beyond to arrange everything to get it ready to sell. He worked super hard for us, coordinated all the vendors, and had excellent advice about the choices we had to make. I highly recommend him and his team! read more

We can't speak highly enough of Matthew during our home purchase. He went above and beyond in every step of the process. With only a couple of meets and discussions, he quickly grasped our needs accurately. During the search, he guided us with transparency. Once we found the right one, he put together a strong offer, and down to the earth on all the execution details. Most importantly, Matthew treated our money as his own money. He magically negotiated to get our dream house with a great deal. I would highly recommend Matthew to whoever is looking to buy or sell a home in SF! read more

Matthew was truly a lifesaver! Buying a house in the midst of the pandemic was beyond challenging, but Matthew worked tirelessly with us, days and nights. He was very knowledgeable of the market and always on top of things. He always gave great insights and made sure we are aware of the pros and cons of the properties. We believe we got our dream home largely due to his killer negotiation skills and we couldn't happier with his service. If you want an AMAZING agent to represent you, look nowhere else :) read more

We recently purchased our first home working with Matthew and Isabelle, and the entire process was seamless and wonderful. We came to them with a VERY broad idea of what we were looking for, and he helped us narrow down what and where we wanted, prioritize features in homes, and showed us a broad spectrum of properties that helped cyrstalize exactly what we wanted. Matthew helped us ask the right questions, pointed out both positives and potential concerns for each home, and ultimately negotiated and got our offer accepted on the home we had completely fallen in love with! Matthew was incredibly responsive throughout the process; any questions I had about listings or comments I made in the Compass portal were answered immediately and with great insight. I particularly appreciated how direct and honest he is--we really trust him. Once our offer was accepted, Matthew helped us stay on top of escrow and guided us through what ended up being a surprisingly smooth closing process. He has continued to be responsive and wonderful long after close. I would highly recommend working with Matthew, you won't regret it! read more

Matthew is the best agent anyone could ask for. I've known Matthew for a couple of years, and had a few false starts to purchase my first home in San Francisco. Matthew is extremely patient, responsive, and really took the time to get to know me and what I wanted in a house. As I wavered between completely different criteria over the years, Matthew provided invaluable insights to help me narrow down on the right house for me. Buying a house in San Francisco is tough. It often feels like a black box to know how much to bid and what else is out there. This is where Matthew really shined. He understands the real estate market so well -- he was spot on in how much the house would go for in every house I was interested in. I also really appreciated how Matthew watches out for his clients. He would point out things in the house that I wouldn't pick up on during first visit, and ensure that I see all the pros and cons of the property before making any decision. He's also an amazing negotiator with great relationships with other agents in San Francisco. I cannot recommend Matthew enough. Thank you for all your help! read more

We've been fortunate enough to purchase 3 homes in our time in SF and Matthew has been our Realtor of choice. He sold our last house and his creative vision, knowledge of the market and community of clients led to a wonderful experience for us -- and a very happy new homeowner. Even though our "transaction" has finished, we remain close to Matthew and consider him a family friend. We would strongly recommend him to help you either purchase your dream home or sell the home you have. read more

Matthew Choi comes from the investment banking world, so he brings an attention to detail and analytical savvy, but I think Matthew's true gift is his "soft skills" in shepherding the process as an agent. He's responsive, kind, and a consummate professional. Matthew is a delight to work with and you can trust that he has your best interest in mind. I'll be recommending all my friends buying and/or selling to work with Matthew. read more

As first-time homebuyers, the prospect of buying a home in San Francisco seemed daunting, to say the least. As soon as we met Matthew, our nerves were immediately put to ease. Matthew is extremely knowledgeable about real estate market trends in SF with years of experience, has exceptional taste and found us home after home to tour (both on and off-market) that helped us narrow in on what we were looking for and better understand what we actually needed and what was a nice-to-have. Matthew expressed a genuine interest in our lifestyle and where we saw ourselves 3-5 years down the line, and with that information in mind was able to recommend homes and features that fit our needs and way of life. One of his many superpowers is that he could predict almost exactly what a house would go for (which certainly always deviated from the listing price), and so we knew when it came time for us to bid, he'd help us craft a competitive offer. Many of our friends warned we should be prepared for heartbreak because it would take a few tries before we would win a bid. This was not the case with Matthew -- when we found a home we loved and were ready to put in our first offer, he helped us frame our offer in a competitive manner, and through his negotiation prowess we managed to get the house without having to pay a penny more than our original bid, despite several competitive offers higher than ours. We just closed on our new home, and are so excited to move in. Thank you Matthew! read more

Matt is truly an amazing agent who helped me purchase my first home in SF. He is super detail oriented, responsive day and night, and takes the time to understand what you are looking for in a house. He is very straightforward and direct, if he sees something you potentially won't like with a unit or even a potential issue down the road, he will let you know immediately which I appreciated. Throughout the process Matt always puts you first and helps negotiate the best deal as well as overcome any hurdles you may face. He was professionalism and reputation in the industry will definitely give you an upper hand in the process. In addition, Matt has established a vast network here which he introduced me to his personal contacts to help me upgrade the unit to meet my personal style. I would highly recommend Matt to all my friends and anyone looking in the bay area and am looking forward to continuing to work with him in the future. read more

Matthew is a mind reader. He anticipated our needs before we even knew them. He showed us lots of great houses, he was always on time, and pointed out things that we would have never noticed. But most of all, he became a friend. You should absolutely work with him if you get the chance to. He'll go to bat for you, and will almost certainly win. It's rare to find someone truly great at what they do, and Matthew excels! read more

We worked with Matthew to purchase our first home in October of last year. To say that 'we couldn't have done it without Matthew' is an understatement. Matthew is everything you want in an agent - incredibly smart and analytical (Matthew is a former investment banker), responsive, organized, and driven. He is really on top of the SF market and is well-respected by every seller's agent we came across. It only took one meeting for Matthew to understand exactly what we were looking for. He then was incredibly active in highlighting listings that suited our needs and was not afraid to tell us honestly when a listing was not a good fit. When we found the perfect property, Matthew helped us to move fast. The first offer we ever put in was accepted by the seller, at a price below our target price, and in a competitive bid situation - all thanks to Matthew's negotiating skills and commercial acumen. We can't recommend Matthew enough - he was truly a trusted advisor to us in this process and we now have our dream home. read more

Matthew helped my wife and I purchase our first home in San Francisco. We were very specific with what wanted, as were looking for a primary residence that would serve as a strong economic investment as well. Matthew understood what we were looking for right away, and immediately began to identify properties that were in line with our objectives. He was diligent, patient, and consultative, and was helpful along every step of our buying journey. I would HIGHLY recommend Matthew to anyone in the Bay Area who is looking for a home or investment property. read more

We couldn't have asked for a better agent than Matthew! When my wife and I started looking for a home, we were lucky to find Matthew: since the very beginning he took time to get to know us, understand our needs and guided us through San Francisco's tough housing market. He never lost patience as we kept changing our minds, looking for more or for something different, had second thoughts... In fact he kept our eyes on the goal and when we finally found a place we loved, he was with us every step of the way from making the offer to closing the contract. I would recommend Matthew in a heartbeat to anyone who wants serious quality support in their search for a home! read more

Matthew was fantastic to work with, truly five star service! We moved from out of state and really leaned on his expertise, knowledge of the city and understanding of our needs to find the perfect house in the best location. He is well known in the industry and has great connections with lenders and other agents which was a huge differentiator in us getting our home. I would definitely work with him again. Thanks so much, Matthew! read more

I have nothing but great things to say about Matthew! My husband and I recently worked with him to buy our first home in San Francisco (or anywhere for that matter), and the whole process went way better than we expected. We ended up with a great unit in a perfect location for us after a pretty seamless process. He was a huge help for every step in the process. We didn't even know at the beginning if we could realistically buy what we wanted in San Francisco and had no idea where to start with financing. He was both really encouraging about being able to get what we want and also totally open about the sorts of compromises we needed to consider (TIC vs. condo, how important is parking?, etc.). He also connected us with various financing options. Once we got to the point of being ready to make an offer, he was incredibly patient with us as we went through disclosures with him to get a sense of what was normal and was concerning. And after our offer was accepted, he and his team were incredibly helpful in getting us smoothly through closing. His help in actually getting the offer accepted is definitely worth pointing out. We would have paid more for the property, but he was adamant that he knew the price we should pay and that he wouldn't let us overpay. We trusted him, and he worked some magic that night, because we ended up getting the place even though we weren't the high offer! Overall, definitely work with Matthew! He's very knowledgeable, fun to work with, organized, and an aggressive negotiator. read more

Matthew is amazing - he helped us find the right home, was just outstanding through negotiations and loan application, etc. He was available at any time of the day or night and made sure there was nothing that was going to stand in the way of us getting the home of our dreams. I'll be recommending Matthew to all my friends - can't imagine a better agent. read more

Matthew was a total godsend - we cannot recommend him enough! He was professional, detail oriented, patient and just a pleasure to work with all-around. From tirelessly negotiating and chasing after updates from the city & selling agent like a shark, to answering a million and one questions and spending hours to review documents with us, and recommending trusted contractors and checking in after the close of escrow, he was on-point 100% of the time. Matthew invested the time up front to understand our needs, made customized recommendations, and kept in close communication. The first house we saw upon his urging was the first offer we ever put in (below asking), and now it is our home! We cannot imagine how this process would have been like without Matthew's help :) read more

Matthew is the absolute best. Highly experienced and knowledgeable, looks out for your best interest, and is an expert at navigating a very difficult market. read more

Matthew will work hard for you to get your dream home. We worked with another agent but were recommended by a friend who had success working with Matthew. It was the best decision we could have made because after long months of looking, we found our home with Matthew after the first two weekends. Such a joy to work with, asks really good questions, and he will make sure you're happy. Highly recommend. read more

Matthew is the best. He's very honest and straightforward, and doesn't sugarcoat anything which we really appreciated. He helped us to get an amazing deal on a house (like such a good deal it was almost comical) and had great advice along the way. He seemed very knowledgeable about the housing stock in San Francisco and the common problems buyers will encounter. He also made sure we paid attention not just to what we wanted in a home, but what features would make the home easier to resell if we ever needed to. He's also very on top of things and quick with communication, arranging to see houses, etc. His tenacity definitely helped us navigate the very difficult San Francisco real estate market! read more

Efficient, responsive, advocate, strong negotiator, hardworking, honest....these are just a few of the initial thoughts that come to mind when I think of my one-of-a-kind agent Matthew!!! I've been looking to purchase for awhile and Matthew has been nothing but amazing throughout the entire process. I knew from the moment we met that we would instantly get along. This was my 1st time purchasing a home and Matthew helped me every step of the way. I've always heard about how crazy insane the housing market is in SF and Matthew has an excellent read and handle on how the market is doing here. He listened to all my needs and was transparent with any concerns he had about places we had looked at so that I could make an informed decision on whether or not a place was right for me. I appreciated the fact that he didn't sugar coat anything and is straight to the point as well. Purchasing my 1st home was a nerve wrecking process and I had some bumps along the way with my lender and notary but Matthew did not waver and continued to work on my behalf to make sure things got done with no loose ends. It is so crucial to find the right agent especially in this market and Matthew surpassed all my expectations. I plan to work together with him again when I make another purchase or sell my place in the future and highly recommend him to others. Matthew will not disappoint and will be a constant supporting advocate for you from beginning to end. He's the BEST!!! read more