Mathew Haugen

Element Real Estate

18 Years of Experience

(158)

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

2026
TOP AGENT
Half Moon Bay, CA
2026
TOP AGENT
El Granada, CA
2026
TOP AGENT
Pacifica, CA

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Mathew Haugen's Reviews & Ratings

158 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

Kyla B.

Review for Member: Mathew Haugen

February 4, 2026

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We want to thank Colin Leow and his team at Ocean Element Real Estate for all their work in helping my husband and me find our new home in Half Moon Bay. They were very helpful in walking us through the home-buying process and in working with our specific needs to find us the perfect home. We highly recommend them!

John M.

Review for Member: Mathew Haugen

February 2, 2026

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Brian Ely was an outstanding sellers agent. He was patient, competent, and consistently professional throughout the entire process. Brian is incredibly smart and detail-oriented, and he took the time to explain every step so we always felt informed and confident. What really set him apart was how caring and ethical he is aEUR" he genuinely had our best interests at heart and went above and beyond all expectations. Our property was a unique, one-of-a-kind farm in a secluded location, and Brian presented it in the best way possible. His comprehensive approach and calm guidance made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. We would absolutely recommend Brian to anyone looking for a trustworthy and highly skilled real estate agent, especially for distinctive or specialized properties. Farmer John and Eda Muller Al Adreveno

Jennifer G.

Review for Member: Mathew Haugen

February 2, 2026

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Colin and his team did an outstanding job assisting us with the purchase of my parents' new home. We highly recommend Colin. He is friendly, knowledgeable about Half Moon Bay real estate, understanding, and willing to work with my parents and their specific needs. He regularly kept us informed about the purchasing process and helped my parents find the perfect home.

Michael W.

Review for Member: Mathew Haugen

January 29, 2026

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We cannot say enough great things about David Oliphant. David helped Rachel and me purchase our townhouse in Pacifica, and the level of dedication, patience, and expertise he brought to the table was exceptional. This was not a simple transactionaEUR"it involved difficult circumstances, multiple contract addendums, and a financing process that required real finesse to keep our contingency in place while our lender worked through final approvals. Throughout it all, David was calm, attentive, and relentlessly focused on protecting our interests. His communication was excellent, his attention to detail was sharp, and his ability to navigate complexity without creating stress for us made a huge difference. He showed up every step of the way, did the extra work without hesitation, and never lost momentum. What truly stands out is Davids passion for what he does and his genuine commitment to helping his clients achieve homeownership. We always felt supported, informed, and confident that we had the right person advocating for us. We are incredibly happy in our new home and deeply grateful to David and his team for making it happen. If youre looking for a Realtor who combines outstanding customer service with real expertise and perseverance, David is the one. Thank you, David. aEUR" Michael & Rachel

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.