As a first-time buyer, Matt was super hands-on, responsive, and patient with us going through the offer/escrow process. His office team Faiqa was helpful in staying on top of the administrative paperwork, too. What I liked most about Matt is that he did NOT push you through a sale for the sake of closing. He thought a lot about the present/future value, and what kind of couple you were (fixer-upper, new builds, etc.). If a future transaction opportunity comes up, I know where we'll be doing business again! read more

Matt is the person you want on your side when going through the home-buying process in the SF & Bay Area. We had been partnering with other local agents prior to reaching out to Matt and the contrast was significant. He offered individual attention to what we were looking for and worked aggressively to find us a home. Within a single month of partnering with Matt, he helped us locate our ideal SSF home and win the bid. He's prompt, dedicated, and an expert in his real estate craft. He demonstrated that he has the insider's scoop to the housing market (and that's not an overstatement) and he knows how to get it done. We are thankful that Matt was on our side amidst this intense, competitive Bay Area seller's market. read more

Matthew and Rommel are very good agents to work with. They're truly professional. They helped me finding the right home and explained all the process and things involved around buying house. Really recommend them. read more

Matt Ma knows the Bay Area and is experienced with the current market conditions. He was patient and provided detailed advice and consultation. I appreciate all the support, knowledge and expertise and highly recommend using Matt for your home needs. read more

As first-time home buyers, my husband and I were extremely excited about the potentials of owning a small piece of land we could call our own, but undoubtedly felt the pressure of the daunting, seemingly impossible task ahead. Enter - Matt Ma of Avant Real Estate Group, and we were immediately set more at ease about the whole process, and knew we were partnered with the right kind of help by our side. Matt is incredibly passionate about what he does, using his deep knowledge of the real estate market of San Francisco Bay Area to match needs of the clients to an ideal property. Matt was eager to help us right from the start by asking the right questions to understand what we were looking for, and what price points we were comfortable with. We appreciated Matt's honest advice, suggestions and the great care he took in helping us understand what the current market conditions were, as well as what we could expect from our house-purchasing journey. We worked with Matt and his Sr. Agent Wayne Ho (also amazing!) once we identified a house that we liked. What we found exceptional with Avant Real Estate and working with Matt was the ease of moving through the contract signing process. Everything surrounding completing the mountain of paperwork is, well, paperless! Matt is innovative in how he manages his business, and uses technology-based tools to deliver a high-efficiency workflow to his clients and business partners. We really appreciated this, and couldn't have imagined going about this any other way! Matt also offered us great tips and referrals for our mortgage loan, contractor help and furnishing needs. The help that we did use from those referrals were of high quality as well. Can't believe we're now proud homeowners!! Thank you Matt for everything you did for us. I highly recommend Matt to anyone needing a reliable, professional, knowledgeable realtor who will have your best interest in mind. read more

Matt helped us with our refinancing and I couldn't have asked for a better broker! He was always quick in is responses, and provided us with all the information we need to make the right decision. We originally didn't even think about refinancing until Matt showed us what a good rate we can get at this time. He's very diligent in his work and helped us watch for the best rate on a daily basis before we locked it in. The whole process was very efficient, quick, and painless (which refinancing can often be). We are very happy with our new rate and new mortgage payment thanks to Matt. read more

Matt Ma once again does a fantastic job as a Realtor! This time he helped us refinance our home in what seemed like just a matter of days, only requiring a few signatures! He helped lowered our mortgage to below apartment rental rates!! So, the same great home from the previous review, now costing less than a 2 bedroom apartment in my area! This guys knows what he's doing. read more

Matt was AMAZING to work with. Highly recommend him. He was super efficient and a pleasure. Thanks Matt!

Matt and his team are rock stars! As a first time home buyer, they patiently guided me through every step of the way. Their responsiveness, professionalism, and diligence truly sets them apart. I highly recommend working with him and his team! Many thanks! read more

Matt is a true professional and an overall great guy. He made the search for my first home easy and smooth. I didn't know anything about the process of buying a home but Matt took me through the entire process and made it as simple as possible. His great working relationship with the mortgage broker and the title company was very important. This "team" found me a great home, got me an outstanding interest rate on my loan, and closed the deal in about 30 days! Matt displayed the knowledge and compassion that I was looking for in an agent. He will go the extra mile to assist you even after the sale is complete. He works very hard for his clients and is very committed to helping them find the perfect home for the best price. I would highly recommend him if you're planning on buying a home. read more

Fantastic! He is patient, kind, thoughtful, and proactive. He was all about helping us make the best decision for our situation. He was not pushy with us and worked with our timing. He paid careful attention to all the details and walked us through all aspects of the buying process. It was truly first class service with a smile. read more

Matt was pretty helpful and quick to respond during the bidding process and worked hard to get my bid accepted. He also helped me with the loan and is very informed about the rates. He watches them everyday and tries to give you the most information for you to make a decision. read more

Matt just helped us purchased our first home! He is not just an agent, but an amazing real estate professional. He gives wise advises on the locations, the market, the interest rates, and the in's and out's of the entire purchase process. He also gives us tips on improvements that would increase the value of the house, and recommendations on contractors and building supplies companies. Matt responds very quickly to phone calls and emails. He makes all documents digital sign-able which makes it a lot easier for both of us to get the documents sign at any place any time. We just started using Matt recently and the two bids we placed with him were all got accepted. He works hard for his clients in terms of communication with the seller to get their offer accepted. We also used Matt to do our loan as well and he helped us got the best rate possible. He watches the interest rate closely and has his own analysis to track the rate to make sure he helps his client lock at the best rate. After closing, Matt is still working with us now to help on ideas of remodeling. His recommendations on contractors gives us the best quotes and are doing great jobs on our house. Matt is incredibly good at what he does, extremely patient, and a pleasure to work with. read more

I was very impressed by Matthew's knowledge of the San Francisco area housing market. As a first time home buyer, he was very responsive and genuine to my many questions and works within the parameters you give him. He has the client's interest in mind and goes above and beyond in order to meet your needs. I'm glad to have found a realtor who let's you know if he feels something won't meet your long term goal and provides helpful advice about mortgages, contractors, etc. He helped me close a house successfully after much back and forth from the bank. Overall I find Matthew's professionalism, knowledge, responsiveness, and integrity one of the best to find in a realtor! I highly recommend him as an real estate agent and will work with him again on other real estate endeavors. read more

Matthew was helpful with keeping me up to date with latest rates and changes. He constantly kept watching out for my best interest and ways to save. He also has an extensive network that helped me contact the right lenders to work with. He saves us a lot of money. Many thanks! read more

Matthew did a phenominal job helping my family get the best rate possible when it was time to refinance our home. His network was great at doing comparisons and really helping us every step of the way. When it comes time to find a larger home I will definitely be calling on Matthew. He went above and beyond and really exceeded our expectations. read more

I was interested in acquiring a San Francisco investment property for sometime but didn't think I was ready until I got in touch with Matthew who clearly layed out all my availabe options. From that point, he diligently showed me houses for 6 months until I found the perfect one. When came to the daunting process of getting loan, Matthew took me through the mortgage process painlessly. He brought all the paper work directly to me without me having to do any leg work. If you're buying your first home or even your fifth, I highly recommend Matthew who is a great realtor in touch with the current market and todays buyers. -- Thank you read more

Matt was very patient and realistic with us. We put down about 5 offers since 2013 and had a hard time with some sellers but Matt was always optimistic about things and kept us positive. We just wanted to purchase a house but Matt is the one who dealt with the crazy sellers demands in this ridiculous market. Matt always gave us ideas about investment possibilities in each house we were interested in but was never too pushy. Just offered conjecture. He has a lot of knowledge of the areas we were interested in so that made it much easier as well. Thanks Matt! read more

This guy is as good as it gets. Matt worked with us diligently and quickly and provided extraordinary service with great results. We were able to secure an incredible locked refi rate with no fees outside of the appraisal fee. Many of the fliers and junk-mail we got promised the same thing, but the fees were still there... just built into the loan, which ultimately we would have to pay for. Matt was transparent and efficient so we knew exactly what we were getting and what we were paying. read more

Matt is a real estate ninja. I am working with him to bid on residences in San Franisco and Matt and his team have this market down cold. What I like about Matt is that he is on your team - after working with him for a few years I really think he is trustworthy. I found him on Yelp (no referral) and so I was a little skeptical at first and it took me a while to warm up. What I like about him is that he thinks like an investor, has opinions that are supported by fact and experience, and if anything I would say that he tends to err on the side of conservativism in this red hot SF market. He is very analtyical when it comes to triangulating on value and bidding strategy, but he doesn't lose sight of the qualitative considerations either including your family needs, etc. His knowledge extends beyond the standard things a broker should know, including an impressive network with mortgage providers and contractors to identify value. When you work with him, you will see that it seems like he never sleeps, he is always on text and email around the clock and is clearly passionate about his job. Highly recommend him. read more

Ever since we bought our house, Matthew has followed up with us to make sure we had the best loan rate. After about six months, he's helped us with the refinancing process and get a lower interest rate. His careful attention and constant help even so long after we bought the house really shows how great of an agent he is. He has also helped us in updating our leases with our tenants. He has in depth knowledge about the entire process of buying a house and being a landlord. read more

Matt is a true professional. Throughout the search/bid process, Matt was extremely helpful in providing important information like loan rates, comparable prices, and remodeling ideas. He was genuinely interested in looking for a house that fit my needs and not just any house. The thing that I appreciated about Matt the most was how responsive he was. Whether by call/text/email, he was always reachable. This proved crucial, since I was new to the process and had tons of questions. read more

I normally dont write reviews...Actually this is the first YELP review since many years ago. Matt helpped us refi two very very very complicated loans with a genuine heart and no hesitation. Great work on his end and I would recommend him to others out there , especially if you have a complicated one like mine. Quick to response and helpful in every aspect. Looking forward ..future transaction with Matt. read more

Matt is very helpful and professional when it came to helping me to find a home for purchase. He understood what my needs and what kind of house I was looking to buy and gave great advice and recommendations. read more

Matthew has been a great agent. He recently helped us complete a 1031 exchange within the tight timeframe required for this kind of property purchase. Even after we bought the house, he still followed up with us every so often to make sure we were able to rent out each of the units. He gave us tips on how to get a good price for the rent and also helped us with the Craigslist posting. He is very thorough and works very hard to help his clients. He truly goes over and beyond his responsibilities. read more

Matthew Ma is an experienced and seasoned Realtor who assisted me in my first home purchase. He is extremely familiar with the areas I was interested in around San Francisco and can provide options based on your specific needs. Being a first time home buyer, he was patient in explaining the full process and the different steps involved in purchasing a home (placing an offer, loans and documentation, and closing process). With his professional customer service and real estate tools, I felt prepared and ready for the complex process of purchasing a home. He made me feel confident that I selected the best home and made me well informed every step of the way. I highly recommend Matthew Ma to my friends and colleagues as an experienced, professional, and dedicated real estate agent who will look after your best interest. read more

Not only is Matthew a great Real Estate Agent he also keeps watch of my San Francisco Investment Properties and continuously looks out for the best time to refinance. He took the time to let me know that interest rates were low and I may want to refinance my investment property. He not only informed me of the lower rates but referred a loan agent to me. I am now saving more money every month! Matthew is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I cannot say enough good things about him. Thanks again Matthew. read more

Matt is a true professional real estate agent. He helped me with a 1031 exchange to purchase my multi-unit investment property in San Francisco. He's hard working, patient and always watches out for my best interest. He really took the time to understand my finance situation, the type of property desired and find the right property for me. With his superior negotiation skills, I got a great price for my purchase. He also followed through closely with all inspections afterwards. Very pleased with his service and professionalism. I would recommend him as a realtor for anyone who is looking to buy, sell or 1031 exchange of properties. read more