Mathew Haugen

Element Real Estate

18 Years of Experience

(154)

Total Sales Last Year

Years of Experience

109

Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years

$1.5M

Average Price Point

Service Areas

Atherton, CA Belmont, CA Burlingame, CA El Granada, CA Half Moon Bay, CA Montara, CA Moss Beach, CA Pacifica, CA Pescadero, CA San Carlos, CA

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About Mathew Haugen

Co-Founder (10 years experience) Specialties: Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Consulting I am a modern-day realtor elevating service and expertise to a whole new level! Tell me what you need and I will make it happen (it's as simple as that :) In 2016 I co-founded Element Real Estate, a community-minded real estate boutique. My mission is to bring real estate services to the next level with fresh perspective, business acumen, and creative innovation. I was licensed in 2008, and have spent the better part of a decade as an active real estate investor and analyst. I have an intimate understanding of our local markets and am a master at maximizing equity and creating value.

Community Involvement

President of Cabrillo Education Foundation (CEF)

HOBBIES/INTEREST

Surfing, biking, camping, travel, giving back to my community, spending time with Family and Friends

FAMILY

My wife, Melanie is my Director of Operations. Together we have 4 children.

Credentials

LICENSE

Real Estate - California - # 01721577

Designation

College Degree

Specialties

Sellers
Buyers
Residential Property
Commercial Property

residential, relocation, single family, multi family, land, first time buyer, development

Awards

2025
TOP AGENT
Half Moon Bay, CA
2025
TOP AGENT
El Granada, CA
2025
TOP AGENT
Montara, CA

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Mathew Haugen's Reviews & Ratings

154 Reviews

(5/5)

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What clients say about this agent....

Knowledgeable
Responsive
Professional
Communicative
Trustworthy
Outstanding
Attentive
Hard working
Excellent negotiator
Great for new buyers

Kosuke1223

Review for Member: Mathew Haugen

January 15, 2026

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David showed genuine empathy throughout our first home-buying journey and did a tremendous job advocating for our needs while keeping every step of the transaction smooth and well organized. We truly appreciated how responsive he was to our questions and his patience in providing thoughtful, honest answers. One of the standout aspects of working with David is how much he genuinely cares about his clients. He is very approachable and consistently quick to respond via both email and text, which made the entire process far less stressful. We felt incredibly fortunate to work with David and to successfully close on our first home with his guidance. Thank you again for everything, David. We are extremely pleased with the entire experience and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and trustworthy realtor.

User7620896

Review for Member: Mathew Haugen

January 6, 2026

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My wife and I met Mark at an open house and were instantly impressed by his deep knowledge of the community. Even though the initial house was not a fit for us, Mark's interactions with us were prompt, insightful and helpful in our search. When we finally did find the house we wanted, Mark was our constant and trusted advisor. We are new to the area, so we needed a lot of advice and referrals, all of which Mark promptly provided. You can often tell the quality of a realtor by the referrals they provide and both Mark and his contacts are top notch. We highly recommend Mark and his team, they are top notch professionals and will help you navigate the most impactful financial and personal decision you make. Most of all, Mark is good quality people.

Tom L.

Review for Member: Mathew Haugen

January 6, 2026

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Frank5992

Review for Member: Mathew Haugen

December 17, 2025

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As a realtor myself from out of the area, I sought out Joakim to interview him for the sale of my vacation home in Half Moon Bay. From our first conversation, I was overwhelmingly impressed with his deep knowledge of the local market and, most importantly, his professional demeanor. We moved forward with the listing immediately, and I am so glad I made that decision. Joakims communication throughout the entire listing and escrow process was outstandingaEUR"clear, timely, and very detailed. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a highly skilled and trustworthy real estate professional.

Tommywward

Review for Member: Mathew Haugen

December 14, 2025

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We interviewed a couple of different local realtors, and chose David for a combination of factors -- track record selling in our community, how easy it was to talk with him and his staff and feel that they understood what was important to us, and on a personal level because of his involvement in the local arts community through The Ocean Blue Vault gallery. Throughout the process, David and Judy provided advice on what we needed to do to improve our chance of success in selling our home. They did a walk through and provided a punch list of cosmetic updates. They project managed painting, floor refinishing, staging and photos prior to the listing. When the first offer came in it was not what we wanted, but David personally coached us through a successful negotiation. We sold in 18 days on the market, closing before the holidays, and amidst increasing market uncertainty.