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Lrpinto
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewI am out of town home buyer and did not know where to start. I came across Matt`s reviews and wanted to convey my personal experience which was "look no more". Matt's persona conveys Trust, Attention, Honesty and integrity. He set up appoints with what we were looking for, and in no moment did we feel pressured to jump on a deal as he "read" our needs.We put our faith in him and if you are looking for someone that you can connect, highly professional and can be a "coach" to find your home, Matt is who you should trust.
Bseetzwe9
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt Barnes has a unique set of skills in real estate business. Our house was modern in a very traditional area, but Matt took on the challenge and delivered. He has excellent communication and negotiation skills. He changed our mindset about open houses and truly brought in buyers and built relationships with potential buyers and kept them up to date on status. Previous agent had house on the market for 8 months, but Matt had our house sold asap. If your house is not getting sold, Matt is your guy. He is very HARDWORKING, dedicated and gives his 100%. I would hire him again and reccomend him to my friends and family.
Arpita P.
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt Barnes has a unique set of skills in real estate business. Our house was modern in a very traditional area, but Matt took on the challenge and delivered. He has excellent communication and negotiation skills. He changed our mindset about open houses and truly brought in buyers and built relationships with potential buyers and kept them up to date on status. Previous agent had house on the market for 8 months, but Matt had our house sold asap. If your house is not getting sold, Matt is your guy. He is very HARDWORKING, dedicated and gives his 100%. I would hire him again and reccomend him to my friends and family.
Jonji01
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt did an excellent job representing us. He heard what we wanted and helped us find the perfect home quickly. During the closing process, he continued to be attentive to our needs and was great at anticipating next steps, issues, etc so that we could stay ahead of the game and close on time. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family.
Rdsmaniotto
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt is the real deal! He specializes in selling homes that other realtors have had listed and were unable to sell. We interviewed 9 realtors and chose Matt due to his hands on attention. His process is so precise that our home sold in 6 hours, for the full list price! He is highly respectful and his expertise shows in his associates and the detail of his work. If you want results, he is your man. We will be using him for all our real estate transactions.
Jlg98
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewI highly recommend Matt Barnes. He is full of knowledge and very attentive throughout the entire process. We were the sellers and Matt did a great job negotiating on our behalf and we were able to get top dollar on our house.
Lindaja437
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewHello, I have to admit that I was reluctant at first to list with a smaller real estate company, but after considering Matt Barnes for 6 months, We listed our home with him. He did a GREAT job photographing our home. He did many open houses and always followed up with potential buyers. His manner with buyers was always professional without being pushy. He was familiar with the area, it's taxes and schools and helped us stage our home to put our best foot forward. Matt walked us thru every phase of our home sale starting with a beautiful 4 color brochure and created a great digital site to help market our home nationally. Matt set a realistic selling price and coached us thru the entire process, explaining any real estate terms that we were not familiar with. He had excellent skills when it came to negotiating with prospective buyers. He assisted us with repairs info, the title company, the closing, document preparation, escrow questions , home warranties, title policies, HOA's and misc. fees. Both me and my wife would highly recommend Matt Barnes. We are truly grateful for all of his hard work. Call him and you'll see what I mean.
Collierchristian2
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt is hands down one of the best realtors in the Houston area. He took over my listing, which was on the market during high season for 90 days w a previous agent, and closed the property with in 45 days. He told me he could have it under contract with in 30 days and he delivered. Matt staged the home to perfection, priced it to get it sold quickly, and aggressively marketed the home. As a professional sales rep I appreciated the follow up calls and emails weekly from Matt on the progress of the house. My only regret is not finding Matt initially to list my home. If you are looking for an agent Matt is the guy for the job!!
Sonny I.
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewI was previously listed on the market with 2 other agents for nearly 1 year, Matt sold it in 5 weeks invested his own money in staging the home and was there for private showings to "sell" to the buyers'. He Hosted many open house and he is a great communicator. I highly recommend him
Angela T.
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewHe is one of the best realtors we have ever met. Professional, enthusiastic, hard worker , amazing communication skills, staging was fantastic . Our house was sold within a 1 week . Amazing !
Holleyharris1
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewExcellent, professional, hard working, and knowledgeable are just a few words I would use to describe Matt Barnes. From the initial consultation, I knew he was going to be my realtor because of his ability to tell me everything I needed to know about selling my home and what to expect. From there, what makes Matt exceptional was his dedication on getting house sold. His marketing skills are impeccable! He made sure my home was seen on every social network. His hard work brought in many potential buyers. Within a short amount of time, my home was sold! He really made the process so easy for me. If you want a trustworthy realtor, Matt Barnes is your guy!
Ramosr 2.
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt Is the Best! He helped us from start to finish, with no hesitation. Matt worked hard to sell our home and delivered as promised withing 45 days! We highly recommend Matt for anything Realestate!
Koshysiju6
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt has been an excellent agent and resource through out the selling process while selling my property. He has a very buttoned up approach in selling and very professional in his communication skills. He ensures all parties are fully engaged through a transaction and is a pleasure to work with. As an agent myself, I would HIGHLY recommend him as an agent whether selling or buying any property. Thanks Matt!!
Yezyamc7
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
Reviewwe were on the market for 6 months with another agent with no success and no offers. Then Matt contacted us and he met with us and gave us an entirely new perspective about the professionalism and role as an agent. He brought and paid for resources such as a professional stager, his marketing techniques were top notch, and he represented our best interests by being present for the showings. He was able to get us a full price offer in less than 30 days!Definitely if you need a professional, reliable, honorable agent/person Matt Barnes is the one.
RobertMaestas
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMy wife and I had our house on the market for almost six months with another agent who did not get the results we were after, would not do open houses unless we asked them and ended up taking it off the market. Matt Barnes called me and spoke with me about the many different ways that he would approach the market in order to get our house sold. We were on a time crunch because we were having a new house built, so time was of the essence. He told us that he would have us under contract within thirty days of listing with him. He staged our home, had professional pictures taken, did an open house every weekend, was at every showing and within 23 days of listing with him, our house was under contract. We closed on both homes last week and would highly recommend Matt to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Gkramer1948
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewIt is with great pleasure that we recommend the real estate services of Matt Barnes! Our home was on the market with another agent for 6 months with absolutely no action! When that listing expired, we were contacted by Mr. Barnes and lucky for us that we took that call!Matt understood the issues we were facing and was willing to be on site whenever we had a showing to explain the reasons we were forced to sell our beautiful home to relocate. He took us step by step through the listing process and did it in the most professional manner. He staged our home, had professional pictures taken, placed the photos on various social media and sold our home in 10 days! We have been impressed with his professionalism, work ethic and his sincerity to please his clients! Number 1 in our book!!! We would highly recommend Mr. Matt Barnes as your next realtor.Grateful clients, Gini and Duane Kramer
Zuser20160220075100779
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt is Totally awesome at what he does. We hired him to sell our home, which he did in record time. He does not just list your house and walk away, he is there for every showing. He reads people and knows how to get the job done. He is professional, polite, knows the market and area. He goes way above and beyond what is needed. He even did one of the items on our punch list! I cannot express the gratitude i have for Matt and how he helped us throughout the process. Call him and give him a try, you will not be sorry!
Omikhan786
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewWorking with Matt has been a truly wonderful experience. He is a true professional in every sense of the word! He has thorough knowledge of the real estate market, and knows how to leverage different marketing techniques to gain exposure for a listing. What made him stand out was his eagerness to be physically present for every showing of our house. This is an important aspect of the buyer representation that is predominantly missing from the sales process. He regularly communicated with us throughout the process and amicably discussed next steps always keeping our priorities in perspective.Matt is one of the most personable, respectful, well mannered, kind and considerate people we have ever had the chance to work with and he has truly earned his place as our family realtor for all future real estate needs. I would recommend to him to anyone that is considering buying or selling their home.
T S.
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt did a superior job in getting our home sold. He was always professional and pleasant. I would recommend him to anyone needing a real estate agent. We live out of state and getting some things done would have been hard for us. Matt was a true hero in getting the house sold. He did everything we asked of him and more.
User2655989
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewWent out of his way to assist in all aspects of the sale of my house. He even came over and helped me load a truck from remaining items in my garage, over and above. Would work with Matt anytime. Highly recommend him. Very professional and does what it takes to get the job done to his clients satisfaction.
Brianhowell7
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewAfter listing my beautiful home with several (4) realtors over the course of more than two years Matt came in and promised me that he would sell my home in less than 30 days and he did JUST THAT! In less than 30 days we were in contract and Closed shortly thereafter! Matt put the work in; a Virtual Walkthrough, beautiful photos, he even hired a Staging Consultant to ensure that the house was appealing to everyone and not just to my wife and I. Matt is attentive, a great listener, knowledgeable, and during last second negotiations he was aggressive and negotiated from a position of power! Matt Barnes is my Realtor for LIFE!
Aherrman6
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt communicated at all times and was available at any given time. He is incredibly thorough and goes the extra mile every time. His knowledge in real estate is unequaled and his negotiation abilities unmatched. Thank you Matt for all your hard work.
Lyndsey1234
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewI will admit that I'm not the easiest client to please as I have very high expectations. Matt exceeded all of them! He started with high quality photography, used social media and targeted specific audienes, he kept us in the loop after every showing...without us having to call him! We had constant communication, he pays attention to details, expert negotiator, and he was always present when our home was shown. We have bought and sold 20+ properties and Matt went above and beyond what weve ever experienced. It was SOLD in under 30 days due to his marketing, follow ups and grit!
Zuser20170625071616780
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewOkay so I am not sure where to start. This will only be the second referral /review that I felt was worth the time to write. What I can say is that after buying and selling 5 homes and dealing with several good realtors, Matt definitely stands out above them all! Matt is honest, does what he says he will and more. He had a stager walk through our home and let us know what we needed to remove or move around to help how the home would show. His use of social media and mailers helped to drive traffic to our home both for showing and for open house. He even went as far as getting an interpreter to work through writing the final contract. Matt was there through the whole process, but what stood out the most is that he made it to every showing even if there was a buyers agent to make sure to sell both the prospect and realtor on the features of the home. Other agents have just left that to the buyers agents. We can honestly recommend Matt if you are trying to sell a home and I can only imagine that he would be just as effective as a buyers agent.
Zuser20140615192319409
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable despite his new arrival at Houston area and young age. He was super helpful with our house sale. Did extensive background homework for every single aspect of the sale process, and always communicated with us with easy to understand and straight to point information. Made great suggestions at every critical moment which helped clinch the final sale. Always responds in time and execute in person with attention to details. He really understands how to see your house based on its unique advantages and market situation, and he will consider everything for you with multiple plans to take actions. We highly recommend him, if maximum score is 5, he will get 10 from us period.
Lorissa G.
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt was a pleasure to work with and made the entire process painless. He helped us with both the sale of our condo and the purchase of our new home. He is not only knowledgeable, but very patient and truly had our best interest and family needs at the forefront during our home search. I give Matt my highest recommendation, without reservation.
Eburk4
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt helped my husband and me buy our first home, and he was exactly the type of realtor we had hoped to find to guide us through the process. In our first meeting, he meticulously laid out everything we could expect from start to finish, which really helped set our expectations. He was incredibly responsive to calls and emails, he stayed in constant contact, knew what questions to ask during showings and was always very honest and forthright about potential homes.Our house hunt was a much longer process than anticipated, and the market was incredibly demanding, but Matt did everything possible to help us stay competitive. When we were outbid on a couple occasions, he remained encouraging and optimistic, even when I was convinced we were doomed to never find a home.We would 100% recommend using Matt!
Angelg1982
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt was great through the entire sales process. We met early and helped with putting together a strategy for property updates, repairs and listing. Once an offer was accepted, Matt help me with additional resources to smoothly get through the close.
Jbneal79
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewI must say that from the beginning, our experience with Matt Barnes was EXCELLENT. He is a great communicator. He made sure we understood the process throughout our entire time working with him. And even better than that, he stayed in CONSTANT communication. He is an fantastic realtor. I can speak for both my wife and myself and say that we will certainly recommend him to both friends and family.
Marlenabharmon
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatthew made the house hunting and purchasing experience very seamless and even enjoyable from start to finish. He was a joy to work with and understood all of our needs and what we were looking for. As first time home buyers he demonstrated patience while also staying very attentive to details. I would highly recommend Matthew to anyone looking to buy a home and look forward to doing so!
NurseTIM4u
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt was great to work with. Responded to emails and calls immediately and was a wealth of knowledge in the area! Would definitely recommend Matt to anyone I know looking to buy or sell!
Jd C.
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewFrom our initial meeting with Matt, my wife and I both agreed we liked him. Very easy to work with, professional, down to earth, and incredibly hard working. Matts communication was fantastic as he was always accessible and never pushy. He listened to what we were looking for in a home and never once tried to talk us into anything out of our price range. We both work during the day, but Matt was always willing to meet with us when it was convenient for our schedules. He provided sincere and honest opinions and advice from warning signs in potential properties to quality and price efficient recommendations for our inspector and attorney. We couldnt have been any more pleased with our experience with Matt!
Cellist79
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewWe loved working with Matt to find our home! He worked around our schedules and took the time and effort to answer questions and look into concerns for us in quick turnaround. After our search was done, he setup all of the meetings and connected us to the best inspector and attorney to help seal the deal. Matt also took time to meet with us after our final walk through to set us up with a few referrals for home improvement projects that we are considering for our new home. Overall, his help has taken a lot of the stress off from house hunting, finalizing paperwork, and settling in. We highly recommend Matt!
Maxbever
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatthew was wonderful to work with - for a first time homebuyer like myself, his expertise, patience and determination were incredibly valuable. From the start, Matthew took the time to lay out the process in great detail and was friendly and available until the closing date. He helped me find a beautiful home and was a skilled negotiator. I highly recommend Matthew to anyone looking for a home, but especially for first-time buyers.
PMAllen
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt is simply the best! He sold my condo in record time. He was so helpful throughout the entire process and very responsive, delightful, and a pleasure to work with. He went above and beyond in EVERY capacity-. If you want your real estate transaction done right, choose Matt. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends!
Jlion17
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt did a tremendous job in helping me find the perfect home. Matt listened carefully to what I was trying to find. He never tried to push me into something that I didn't love just to make a sale. He is very responsive to emails and phone calls which is very important in this competitive market. I will recommend him to friends and family in the future.
Bouhan
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewWe worked with Matt on a multifamily building purchase in Chicago. He is a consummate professional from the first introductory conversation through closing (and beyond). He has a great knowledge of the local market and a tireless work ethic. If there's something he doesn't know, he'll let you know - no BS - and he'll figure it out. There wasn't a day or night that he wasn't available to answer questions or talk through issues. His best attribute is, perhaps, how proactive he is. Because he's a careful listener, he stayed ahead of the process and anticipated our needs well. We can't recommend him enough.
Melissa B.
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewI would highly recommend Matt to any of my family or friends. He helped me through the process of buying my first place (a new construction) and was absolutely wonderful. He was constantly there for me during every step of the process. The amount of time he spent with me was incredible - he helped me with everything from visiting several places and creating detailed comps (the standard expectations) to picking out a back splash and constantly following up with the builders (going above and beyond). His persistence, positive attitude, great spirit, and knowledge made buying my first place a positive experience and a huge success. If you are looking for a personable, caring, responsive, and conscientious realtor, you should definitely work with Matt.
Zuser20140527092450455
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt is nothing short of TERRIFIC as a broker, speaking from the buyer's point of view. He's patient, knowledgeable and really willing to take the time to make sure the process goes the way the buyer wants and needs it to. He's really responsive whether by phone or email or text and offers the best customer service I've experienced in a long time.Absolutely would recommend him!
Christian S.
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt was extremely personable when finding out exactly what my roomate and I were looking for in a new apartment. He gave us great suggestions when considering what to look for, what took priority, and other things that we had not even thought of. My roomate and I had pool, balcony, stainless steel appliances, great view, and certain areas in Chicago as our top priorities. Matt was able to help us find a place that fulfilled all of these needs. We are extremely happy and feel truely lucky to have found the place that we are at. This was all possible because of Matt's guidance through the apartments that were not up to par. In addition, he is very responsive and made sure that there was never a hold up from his end. The paperwork was always pending us or the apartment complex which made the process quick.
Rwagner2404
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt was awesome to work with in helping my friend and I find an apartment to rent in Chicago. He knew the area extremely well and was able to give us insight on every place we visited. Once we landed on the place we wanted, he was very helpful in updating/reminding us of the items we needed to turn in (checks, forms, etc). With these reminders, we were able to get approved and sign our lease as soon as possible. Couldn't be happier with his service and the place he helped us find; I would recommend him to anyone.
Jrose27
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewBeing a first time homebuyer can be quite the scary process. That is, unless you have Matt as your real estate agent. From the moment we met him, we knew we had to work with him. Matt took time to not only get to know us on a personal level, but alleviate any fears or concerns we had about the process. While we met with other possible agents, nobody was as thorough or knowledgeable as Matt. He very much understood where we were at, what we were looking for and what methods of communication worked best for us. By following through on all items discussed, he quickly built our trust and kept it there throughout the whole process. He not only would do what was expected, but went above and beyond to make this an easy on us (by giving us rides to potential apartments, adjusting his schedule to meet our needs, giving us contacts in various fields of people he trusted, etc.) Not only is Matt very good at what he does, it is clear he is passionate not only about real estate, but also in potential clients and them having a good experience. That has made all the difference. We can't recommend Matt enough. You won't go wrong working with him!
Sharon
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewWe've sold, bought, rented many homes and apartments. so have worked with many realtors. Matt, by far is the best we have worked with! I found him online while living out of state. He was immediately friendly and helpful in identifying a suitable rental property in Chicago. He went so far as going to a rental property to take additional photos. Finally met about a month later and we organized a full day of looking at rentals.Matt was great with local info and input about our new city. I was impressed at the time he spent with us even though we were just renting. We will DEFINITELY use Matt in the future for any property needs. He makes his customers top priority and has a good, easy-going nature which is comforting during the sometimes stressful buying, renting and selling. Use Matt and you won't be disappointed at his real estate skills and great personality.
Lucas S.
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatthew was the best realtor that we've ever experienced. Matthew was extremely knowledgeable of the local area and provided insight in to local restaurants, local attractions, history, etc... But not only was he extremely knowledgeable, he was also just a genuine person who was easy to talk to and fun to engage with. We would definitely recommend Matthew to anyone looking to rent or buy. We plan on buying a place in the next year or two and Matthew is our only choice in helping us with that life changing decision.
Ashley S.
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatthew was the best realtor that we've ever experienced. Matthew was extremely knowledgeable of the local area and provided insight in to local restaurants, local attractions, history, etc... But not only was he extremely knowledgeable, he was also just a genuine person who was easy to talk to and fun to engage with. We would definitely recommend Matthew to anyone looking to rent or buy. We plan on buying a place in the next year or two and Matthew is our only choice in helping us with that life changing decision.
Wagner2234
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewI would recommend Matt to anyone looking to rent or buy property in the Chicago area and have recommended him to many of my family and friends! I have gone through Matt to find rental apartments twice now and will refuse to contact anyone else in the future. In a business where there are many people who have their own interests in mind Matt truly makes it his only priority to ensure that you find the best option for your needs.
Pappantj
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewI have nothing but great things to say about Matt Barnes. We began working with Matt over a year ago, and have now found two rentals through our engagements. I have sent Matthew referrals, without thinking twice. I know that anyone who works with Matt, will receive nothing but exceptional customer service, and a countless amounts of useful information.Things I would have to say Matt did exceptionally well in our engagements:-Very prompt. Sets expectations and always delivers. If he does not know an exact answer, he will find it out for you! Very proactive in setting up appointments accordingly.-The process - Matt always does everything in his power to streamline the process, and guide with expertise along with thorough direction. Very detailed.-Finding the "Right Fit" - Matt is very good at working with a client and finding a property or rental that is the "Right Fit" for that specific individual(s).Trustworthy, knowledgeable, and proactive.-Anthony
Bjkjreed2002
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatthew was an absolutely fantastic realtor to work with! I call him the "total package" - knowledgeable, attentive to our needs, always punctual, personable, and willing to help us in many ways that went beyond the normal realtor-client relationship. My wife and I were out of state buyers - buying a 2nd home in the city - therefore, our time to look face-to-face was very limited; I explained this to Matthew from the beginning and he got it - our time working together when in town was efficient and focused - he always treated us like we were his only priority - this included rides from our hotel and continued offers after the purchase to help with contractors at our purchased place. I have already recommended him to others and will continue to do so!
Selectgane
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewMatt was a pleasure to work with! Being a first time home buyer, he was able to explain the process to me (more than once) and made sure I understood everything in the process. Matt would change his schedule around to make sure we could get out and see properties. He was very quick to respond to any request and really got to know what I was looking for in a home. Matt is a great guy and I would definitely recommend him to friends and use him again with any other real estate transaction!! Thanks Matt!!
User8249268
Review for Member: Matt Barnes
Zillow
ReviewOur experience working with Matthew was excellent in every way. Having worked with other real estate agents before, we were struck by how very personable and proficient Matthew is. He was always extremely efficient with returning phone calls and responding to emails. We appreciate his work ethic - he was always honest with us, gave us his well informed opinion, and never attended other calls or emails/texts when we were out viewing homes for sale. We especially appreciated his patience through the process. While we were seemingly undecided on where we wanted to live and how big of a home we wanted, Matthew always made us feel like he was working with us to find us a "home". Buying a home is a very personal and often emotional experience and having Matthew as our real estate agent made things very pleasant and smooth for us right from when we started looking up until closing day. He even followed up with us a week after the sale and helped us provide our building with additional documentation they needed. We recommend him to all our friends and family who are in the market looking to buy/sell homes.