Matt is an amazing realtor who partners with you in finding the right home. I was a first-time home buyer and he was incredibly patient in answering all my questions, addressing concerns, and highlighting problem areas I didn’t even consider. My house hunt felt more like a partnership rather than just being another client, never feeling pressured to move forward on a home that wasn’t what I wanted. Matt’s vast amounts of knowledge, professionalism, and genuine passion for house hunting removed a lot the stress of buying a new house and got me the perfect home. I highly recommend Matt for any of your real-estate needs.

Matt is more of a Sherpa than a Real Estate agent. He guides you through the process and steers you clear of trouble. He brings up things you wouldn't even think of and is incredibly patient! Answering questions was helpful, but also he was incredibly knowledgable about all kinds of related topics to buying a house - from use of space and design, to HOA's, taxes, inspections and disclosures and everything you need to know to get to a successful closing. I've bought property in other areas, but California is different and Matt skillfully manages the quote process which is helpful to ensure you actually get to an accepted offer. And he remembers what features are important to you, no matter how many properties you've seen. He's incredibly responsive and helpful. Not only did he keep me on top of all the paperwork that's needed, he responded to texts immediately and almost always picked up my calls right away. One thing once you land an offer, you have to meet deadlines or you could lose out, for example losing a rate lock or not realizing the inspection contingency is about to expire and you still have questions. Matt makes sure you don't fall into any of those pitfalls by staying in contact with you so you can focus on the most important things, one at a time. In this state, it's a cumbersome process and having Matt's help was a blessing. What a great guide and partner for the process! I'm happily enjoying my new home and wishing the best to those seeking to make a purchase.

Matt provided the best first-time home buying experience I could imagine. I was walked through the whole process step-by-step and had all of my ridiculous questions answered as soon as they popped into my head. He has my full confidence and recommendations for anyone looking to buy a home in the San Diego County area. I look forward to doing business with him in the future, should I choose to purchase another property!

I just wanted to share our recent experience with Matt O’Brien as our realtor. We live in Utah and we often received fliers in the mail from realtors. When we got ready to sell our San Diego property, we contacted several of them, including Matt. We were most impressed by his friendly but professional manner instead of the sales pitch attitude. Our home was in need of some renovation and repair, but Matt was extremely helpful in this area. He shared his opinions of what we might get if we sold it as-is with no repairs and what we might get if we did some repairs. I was weary that we could actually get that much more, but we went forward with alterations. He put us in contact with builders in the area that he had worked with successfully in the past and was also very helpful in guiding us as to what would look good and sell well in this type of unit. During the remodel, he was above and beyond in his help. He worked with the builder so things ran smoothly, and kept us informed as to the progress. He did whatever was necessary, from choosing and purchasing materials to working with the HOA. Because of his help, the long-distance project went much smoother than we had ever expected. When it came to selling the property, he kept in contact with us as to any activity. With his help, we sold the property at a fair price in a very short time and walked away with more money. (He actually told me it was the highest price for our floor plan in over 2 years!) Again, with the distance involved, he made the experience very pleasant. We were not required to make any trips to SD to accomplish the sale. The paperwork was all in order, and we had our funding in a timely manner. We’ve had the opportunity to work with many realtors in the past several years and Matt O’Brien has gone way above and beyond what we would have ever imagined and this has been by far our best experience. I actually asked him if he could move to Utah and help with real estate here. You owe it to yourself to at least give him a call and see for yourself. --Gary and Becky Colf

With many changes in my life taking place at one time, I needed to sell my condo in San Carlos fairly quickly. Matt was very understanding and helpful in guiding me through the process of selling my property.

Matt made a few suggestions about what I could do to update and improve the property and worked with me to stage my condo. He also booked a professional photographer to make my place look its best online and on fliers.

His knowledge of the real estate market and his professional expertise were invaluable determining a price and strategy to sell my property quickly.

Matt kept in touch and updated me through every step. At times we spoke several times a day. He was always available to me and returned my emails, texts and phone calls promptly.

Matt was always honest, helpful, and trustworthy throughout the whole selling process and his attention to detail is extraordinary. He made the experience as stress free as possible and at times it was actually pretty fun. Matt’s a great guy. I would highly recommend him to any of my family or friends.

Relocating from Northern California to San Diego, I was looking for a good real estate agent -- I saw Matt's reviews and contacted him. He listened to what I was looking for and was extremely patient to find the "right" properties for my situation. Through the process I found him to be very professional, personable, and knowledgeable. From writing up the contract, to negotiating the purchase price, to closing the deal, Matt did a great job...he also ensured that I was kept informed along the way and that all contracts/docs were properly completed by the close date with nothing overlooked. I'll definitely be contacting Matt for future real estate needs!

We found Matt O'Brien to be very professional, knowledgeable and patient. Buying a home, especially when moving from out of state, is very difficult when your not familiar with the area. Matt did his homework and educated us on the pros and cons of each area we were interested. He understood exactly what we were looking for and took the time to show us all homes fitting our criteria. We highly recommend Matt.

Buying and selling a home has to rate as being among the most stressful life events. We’ve just experienced both and want to share our experiences with you because we had the most wonderful real estate agent in San Diego. We meet Matt O’Brien, Realty One, while casually looking at a house next door to a friend. He seemed highly professional, knowledgable, and had a pleasant and easygoing personality. We kept changing our minds about what part of San Diego we were interested in but Matt persevered. We asked to see almost 30 houses we viewed on the internet. Matt was always patient, pointing out the pro’s and con’s of each house, while continuing to listen as we honed our actual needs for the future. Matt was never pushy, he allowed us to decide what we did and did not want to view. He worked with us through several escrows, always insuring that we had inspections prior to any final offers. This insistence on inspections saved us from making several very serious mistakes. When we finally found “the perfect house” Matt was amazing in his negotiations with the seller, obtaining almost a $20,000 decrease in the price for needed repairs. Throughout the process, his excellent legal knowledge of the escrow documents uncovered many errors on the part of the other brokers. In addition, he was able to refer us to a number of firms that did our repairs at very frugal prices. On the selling side, Matt was every bit as effective with our old house. He made many suggestions for small repairs that helped to enhance the house and yard. He also had the house staged which greatly increased the presentation of that “first view.” He spent time talking with the appraiser and proving him with a lot of comps that mirrored more precisely our own house and it’s neighborhood. He proved his experience again with the pricing of the house and we had three good offers in five days. This lead to a bidding between buyers and helped increase the price we received for the house. Matt O’Brien helped make this incredibly stressful experience a great deal easier than it might have been. We were approached by several other brokers wishing to sell our house but found them either too pushy with their own agenda or not willing to spend much time with us or really listen to our needs. Matt stuck with us when I think other brokers might have given up. I highly recommend him for any of your real estate needs, be they small or large, and anywhere in the San Diego County area. Matt is the Best.

I currently live in Northern California & wanted to sell my San Diego condo I remembered a conversation with Matt from earlier and called him up. I was a bit hesitant of going through the whole procedure remotely. I thought I would need to make a couple of trip or two But Matt was SO professional, helpful and transparent, not once did I feel the need to make a trip to San Diego. He had an excellent system of getting document signatures online. He was very responsive to calls and emails. He is aware of the market situation. He had a great selling strategy which paid of very well : We got offers the very next day of listing ! I wouldn’t hesistate to use his services again and recommmend him in a heartbeat ! Look no further.

As newlyweds, my wife and I were in the market for a house when we found out we were expecting a baby on the way. We reached out to Matt based on his highly rated profile, years of experience, and history of sold properties Zillow and every online outlet he is featured in. As first time home buyers we had no clue what to expect when setting foot in his office. Matt held our hands every step of the way in buying a home. He showed us 2 homes we saw on Zillow that met our criteria. We made an offer on the first home we visited (which was rare for him). When the seller accepted it was the smoothest process any first time home buyer could ever ask for. Matt kept us in the loop through daily phone calls, emails, and text messages. If we had any questions he was always there at our beck and call. He lived up to the terms he taught us, "fiduciary duty" for our entire home buying process. My wife and I would highly recommend Matt to anyone looking for a realtor that shows high quality professionalism and great knowledge in the real estate business.

Matt is the best agent for the job and we were lucky to have been represented by him on our first home purchase. He was great every step of the way of the process. He was always on time and kept us informed of everything that was happening in the process. He had our best interests in mind and never let us down.

A people person who knows his product and his clients. He has done his homework and research. He is easy to talk to, seems willing to take the time to answer questons and provide research to prove his point. Someone who pwople can relate to.

I can't say enough about what a great job Matt did for us in helping us sell our condo. At every step in the process, he gave advice that proved to be absolutely right in accomplishing a quick sale at a higher than market price. He provided excellent service in handling the details of getting the property listed, advertising it, negotiating with potential buyers, and closing the sale; while keeping us well informed at every step. We were able to trust him to always act in our best interests and deal with unforeseen situations for us that arose during the listing and sale process. The service he provided was definitely beyond the usual and ordinary.

Thank you for working so hard to find me the right home at the right price. Relocating from Los Angeles to San Diego made my search time minimal, not to mention that I contacted you on Christmas Eve and all through the Holidays you found a way to meet my varied scheduled and you kept the search focused on my needs. I was impressed by your knowledge of the San Diego Real Estate Market. The home I finally acquired never had a “For Sale” sign posted. But your involvement didn’t stop at the words “I’ll take it”. You made certain that no detail was overlooked and assisted in negotiating the best deal. I have purchased several homes in the past and this was the most professional experience to date. Your attention to detail, insight into the market, as well as being a good listener is a great combination for any buyer.

I could not be any happier with my experience with Matt. My fiancée and I were first-time home buyers, and I like to know everything there is to know before making such a big decision. My fiancée gave me a small budget, and I was disappointed knowing we would not find anything I wanted within the budget. Matt went above and beyond to help us find the home we were looking for, and to make sure that I understood everything that I needed to know! I wanted land as well as a house, and Matt helped us find a house and land, something I never expected! He went above and beyond to make sure that I understood what was happening, each step of the way. He gave me excellent guidance in all aspects of searching for the house. He really listened to the items that my fiancée and I wanted, and he would make suggestions on how to better the house to make it exactly what we were looking for. He was a trooper when we were looking at the different homes, some of them my fiancée was scared to walk through and Matt stayed very professional the entire time. Then one day we found a home and fell in love. Matt walked us through the offer process, and our offer ended up getting accepted. After the offer was accepted the real test for Matt began! The seller was a horrible person to do business with, but Matt stayed very professional and kept me posted each step of the way. He stuck in there and my fiancée and I ended up getting the home that we fell in love with. I would recommend Matt to anyone who is looking to buy a home. He did a great job walking me through the entire process so that I understood exactly what was happening. He did not only work the typical office hours and was always available to answer questions at all times of the day and night. He always made sure to point out both the positives and the negatives of the houses that we looked at, and I never once felt like he was being pushy. You can tell he takes his job very seriously, which is good when you are looking to buy a home. If I ever need another realtor I will definitely be contacting Matt!

I highly recommend Matt O'Brien for any and all Real Estate Services. He was our Agent and he helped us with the purchase our very first home! At first, my fiancé and I were hesitant about making the decision and committing to the process of buying for the first time. Thanks to Matt and his dedication, hard work, and incredible knowledge and experience, he made it happen for us! We got the house we wanted, at the price we wanted. He is a true Professional. Thank you very much Matt! Cheers, Eric & Esther

Matt is awesome! As first time home buyers we had no idea where to even start. Matt walked us through the process from start to finish. I appreciated that he took the extra time to explain all the details in terms we actually understood. He was always easy to contact and very prompt with his responses. He also was extremely professional; We had his undivided attention when out viewing properites. Long story short, you won't be disappointed if you choose to work with Matt!!

My husband and I have moved quite a few times in the last 21 years. This last move was our biggest one, moving across country from Virginia to California. Of all the realtors we’ve worked with, Matt definitely out-shown them all. We had one week in San Diego to find a house. Every day that week, Matt picked me up at the hotel and spent at least 4-6 hours a day driving me around to look at homes, while my husband started his new job. Never once did I feel hurried and Matt never dropped me off at the hotel without first making sure I knew what the plan would be for the next day. He listened to all my comments and did his best to meet the criteria we had set. Being sensitive to the fact we were new to the area not only did he point out the pros and cons of the homes we looked at, but also the area or community it was located in. Truly a professional, Matt works through every detail with you and we came to trust him and his expertise. He is very personable, patient and thoughtful. I am a plant lover and I was always making a fuss over the beautiful “bird-of-paradise” plants in the area. One day he dropped off a “bird-of-paradise” at our house so I would have one in our new garden. If you want an agent who really cares about finding the home you will be happy with, who is always available (and I mean always) Matt is your man!

Matt did an excellent job prepping and selling our town house in San Diego. We had moved out of state a couple years ago and met Matt before we left. We were a little nervous going into the process since we wouldn't be there to physically help get the property ready. We put our trust in Matt and he delivered fast. I initially talked to Matt to see what he recommended doing to the property to add value and help it sell. Every recommendation he made was spot on. He coordinated the handyman work and different services we had done on our unit. There was no delay in the work either, he had people there fast and they didn't leave until the work was done. All the work was high quality. After about two weeks our townhouse looked awesome and was ready to go on the market. Matt recommended staging the unit and the stager he recommended made the unit look beautiful. We had an open house, and in two weeks the unit sold at asking price. The escrow process was smooth and we closed in about 1 month. The entire time Matt's communication was fast and efficient. There was never a delay on paperwork or any information we needed. If you want someone you can trust, we highly recommend Matt.

Matt O’Brien is extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. I would HIGHLY recommend him. My husband and I were relocating to San Diego and had no idea where to even look at a place. As we were unsure where we would end up we only wanted to rent. A friend of a friend recommended we give Matt a call. We came into town to check out the area and set an appointment up with him. He explained to us that he did not work with rental but gave us advice on areas and online resources so help us find a place to rent that suited us. I was back in North Carolina when I finally found a couple of places I might be interested in. Once again, it was Matt to the rescue. He took his own time and went out to the two places and did a Skype call to show me what the inside of these places and the outside areas looked like. He gave me facts about each area so I could make an extremely well informed decision on what place was best for us. He went above and beyond what anyone else would do for a couple who weren't even ready to buy a house yet! I don’t want to gush, but trust me when I say that there are no words what would do justice to describe what an amazing person he is. I am absolutely positive if you have Matt as your agent, you will not be disappointed.

If you want to purchaser sale your home, Matt is the man. I am so thankful to chose him as my agent. We love our new home! It's a pleasure to work with him. He is so patient, honest and hard worker person. He always advised us on positive and negative points of each house that we saw during our research to finding our home. He explain to us how the process would unfold and recommended things that we could do to help with our purchase. He always took extra miles to help us. He clearly loves his job and put 100% energy to help you to find your special place to call it your home. He is the best one in this city. He has a Great sense of humor, high energy level, and great work ethic. He amazed us with his flexibility, creativity, and persistence in marketing. His excellent services, frequent communications, professionalism and dependability made buying process so much easier for us. We knew instantly that we had selected the right Realtor. We were so pleased that every phone call to answer our questions or calm our concerns was returned so quickly! His attention to detail as well as his knowledge of the current market assisted us in understanding what people in this area are looking for in a home. We would certainly recommend his services to anyone that is interested in buying or selling a home.

We were referred to Matt from a friend who had worked with Matt on buying their home and they had nothing but great things to say about him. My girlfriend contacted Matt on Wednesday and arranged viewings for the next day. That evening, Matt sent us a video message introducing himself to us. First impressions are everything and from his introduction we felt that he was sincere, professional, and not pushy at all about working with him. We had actually contacted other agents as well in our initial search for a home to setup viewings before we were working with Matt, and received calls from them regularly to try and pressure us into working with them. Matt's approach was simple, he stated that we would take a look at some homes as a "test drive" and hope that we could work together. Fast forward to after the first day in which Matt took us to see 19 houses. That was a long day, but Matt had nothing but our best interest in mind letting us know what he thought about each house we went to, and taking our feedback about what we were looking for to heart to narrow our search down for the perfect home. Throughout the process (over 30 homes viewed) we never once felt like we were "just another client" and that he didn't have time to answer questions or address concerns we had. We felt like we were the ONLY clients he had, which is amazing considering the amount of clients he has. Matt was always in reach, a phone call, text or email away and responded quickly, efficiently, and precisely. Any questions we had were answered almost immediately. What's great about Matt is that instead of a Realtor, we've found someone that we consider a friend (who just also happened to find us the perfect home). I will continue to recommend him to friends that are looking for a home, as I know he'll treat them each with the same level of professionalism, courtesy, and ensure that their home buying experience is as easy and painless as possible.

Highly recommended! My husband and I recently purchased a new home and sold our existing condo with Matt as our realtor on both transactions. Matt is a true professional and very helpful. Matt worked with us through the entire process from showing us properties, helping to explain real estate contracts, inspections, and advocating in our best interest. It is clear that Matt has extensive real estate knowledge and takes care to understand all aspects of the transaction process. Matt is incredibly responsive and answered emails, texts, or phone calls promptly. Also, when meeting with Matt, he provides his full attention and is respectful of your time. He worked hard to keep us up to date on any developments and we had confidence in his ability to navigate the home buying and selling process. In regards to selling our condo, Matt was incredibly knowledgeable and provided recommendations on how we could increase our property's appeal. He provided suggestions in a "no-pressure" manner, where we would feel comfortable in not taking his suggestions if we chose not to. Given Matt's strong reputation and our interactions with him through the process, we decided to take his recommendations and it really paid off. We put our condo on the market and closed on the transaction less than 30 days later for more than list price! Overall, it was a great experience working with Matt - he is an honest, hard-working, respectful person - all around good guy. I would recommend him to anyone. Thanks Matt - we appreciate all your help!

While the San Diego market has plenty of homes to choose from, finding a home to purchase can be a daunting and unnerving challenge. In the squared circle, a.k.a. the boxing ring, boxers rely heavily upon an experienced coach or teammate, a.k.a. corner man, to assist them between rounds to help them win the bout. In the real estate market, the corner man is a realtor—a licensed professional who sticks by your side and assists and/or guides you throughout the home buying process 24/7-365. For us, long before we were ready to seal the deal and purchase a home, our realtor and corner man, Matt O’Brien stuck by our side, educated us on the entire process and showed us home after home after home until we found the one that fit our budget and quality of life needs. Even after the purchase, Mr. O’Brien ensured the post purchase process went smoothly for us. In boxing, Ray Arcel, Mannie Seamon, Al Silvani, Eddie Futch and Angelo Dundee are just a few of the greatest corner men in the business. When it comes to real estate and the home buying process throughout San Diego, Mr. O’Brien is the realtor you want and need in your corner.

I don’t know if it was by fate or divine intervention that my husband and I met Matt O’Brien. All that I know is that it was our lucky day however it came about. We were in San Diego over the Thanksgiving holiday week to start a home search. Our son lives in Vista and we had decided to move from Denver for our retirement. We were basically driving around neighborhoods trying to get some perspective about where we might want to live. Totally clueless was how I would describe us at that time. We knew absolutely NOTHING about San Diego. We viewed homes for sale online using the computer in the lobby of our hotel!! We saw what appeared to be a very nice condo in a development near San Diego State U. We phoned the listing number on the sign and Matt answered. It was not his listing but he was the only one in the office at the time. He quite kindly said that he would drive over, meet us there and show us the property. . . He put himself out for two people from out of town who were only going to be there another day. That is an example of the kind of person that he is. When we were ready to get serious, we did not hesitate in calling Matt to help us in our home search. Over the next four months he sent us listings online that he thought might interest us. Since we could not view them in person, Matt was always willing, even on short notice, to video tour homes for us. Looking back at some of the properties we chose to view, I’m sure he wondered WHAT IN THE WORLD we were thinking about. We soon learned that online photos can be very misleading. We valued his remarks as he walked through each property like “The floor seems to be sloped a little here,” (we heard that one more than once!), “the oven door doesn’t seem to stay closed”, “The ceiling over here is a little too low to clear without ducking” and other such asides. He cautioned us whenever he observed a serious concern. In the end, Matt actually located the house that we purchased. He told us that there was a listing that we really should look at. Once again, he video toured it and, upon seeing it, we were completely smitten. He guided us through the bidding process in order to present the sellers with the best possible offer. . . .and it was successful. He assisted us in lining up several home inspections within the narrow time frame we were given. He performed the final walk through and completed the closing. I had prayed for direction and help in our home search endeavor and I believe that Matt was sent our way for a reason. Matt is a patient, thoughtful, and ethical person. He is very congenial and easy to talk to. He displays a great enthusiasm for his work; for helping people. Most importantly, he is extremely knowledgeable about real estate within the greater San Diego area. I recommend him unconditionally to anyone buying or selling real estate here. Claudia and Tom Basso

A year prior to putting our condominium on the market we met with Matt to interview him to explain our requirements for us to consider using him as our agent. We made it clear that we would be working on a very tight schedule. Matt assured us that he was able and willing to work with us.

Once we decided that it was time to sell we called Matt to list our property. Our experience from the beginning to the end in selling our condo in 2012 with Matt as our agent was the right one as he is very personable, professional, pays attention to detail, and is the best when it come to following through and keeping you informed during the entire process.

This became evident when our property went into escrow and a few glitches got in the way. He kept on top of the process contacting the escrow company, loan officer, buyer’s agent or whoever needed to keep the process going and to avoid “things” falling between the cracks.

He called everyday to update us on what was going on even if there was nothing to report. We fondly called it the daily “Matt Attack” and with a lot of hard work on his part escrow closed. If we were to consider buying or selling another property we would definitely call Matt and recommend him to any one that is looking for a real estate agent.

Ron & Lynda Smith

Matt was great to work with on the purchase of our home. We didn’t have a specific location or even a dwelling type in mind when we started looking, but he was very patient with us as we switched between condos, townhomes, and detached homes and ranged from Rancho Bernardo to Mission Valley. Matt knew about all the neighborhoods and complexes that we toured; he is very knowledgeable about individual neighborhoods and HOAs. His insider knowledge of one of the complexes is how we ultimately found our home. Throughout the whole process, Matt was always available for any questions, to arrange showings, and put in offers. He was very responsive even on evenings and weekends, which was critical given how competitive the market was when we were looking. Matt always had useful advice about long and short term considerations of any specific property and he gave suggestions for potential improvements/repairs for the places we viewed together. He has good connections, and we have been happy with everyone we worked with that Matt has recommended. Matt facilitated most of the interactions and inspections that occurred during escrow, which made the whole process much easier than we had been anticipating. An easygoing and likeable person, we cannot recommend Matt highly enough.

What can i say that hasn't already been said... Matt is well deserving of the 5 star review. He's been my family's realtor helping my parents and sister find their homes. It was a no brainier to go to him once i was ready to start looking. He made the process entirely smooth, always extremely responsive and one of the best negotiators. IF and when its time to sell and find a new place, I hope hes still around. Thanks again Matt!!!!

I give the highest recommendation for Matt O’Brien as he is a stand out realtor who really knows the market, a super knowledgeable businessman and is just an all-around great person…. More, he doesn’t fail to let you know you are important. This is my second personal transaction with Matt. He helped me buy a home and now sell a home. A home sale, being up there in the biggest decisions one will ever make in a lifetime, is scary, is fun, is emotional, is tiring, is pins and needles, is a race against time, is fiscally frightening, is… is… is… But, Matt makes the roller-coaster ride a great experience. Matt genuinely cares about you as his client. He works with you, showing his commitment to making the transaction more than just a job. I never felt alone in the process. He is thoughtful and through. He provided the guidance and detail I needed to know, where I trusted that the best decisions would be carried out for the best outcome. He certainly went above and beyond to represent me, especially when I couldn’t be there; and, he always kept me apprised of status, as well as, (amazingly) always returned my calls. More than looking out for my best interest, Matt also found qualified contractors to make repairs and provided staging and decorating (he’s really good at it, so good I wanted to keep it!) which made all the difference in the world. I had multiple offers and in less than a week we were in escrow. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Matt. His enthusiasm and collaborative approach is second to none. If I had to do this again, Matt is my only call! I say, “Tell a friend!” I did, and they brag on him now. Thanks Matt!! You are the BEST!

From the get-go we knew we'd like working with Matt! He was great in communicating with us and kept us in the loop the entire time. When we found a home, the other party wasn't the easiest to work with. They had many special demands and were not keeping their deadlines. It was very frustrating to say the least, and I lost my patience multiple times. Thanks Matt for listening!:) But Matt has shown nothing but professionalism and perserverance to get this deal closed to our satisfaction. I honestly admire his work ethic and honesty with us! He was great to work with and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy a new home. That is a big investment and if you want someone great on your team that would be Matt!

In short, Matt is a GREAT agent. And here is our story. We are first time buyers, and had little knowledge about everything. We roughly know what type of house we are looking for, and know our budget. Other than that, almost nothing. We interviewed several agents before we decided to work with Matt. The decision was easy to make. First, he had extensive knowledge about local market. Second, he is very patient to our 'naive' questions regarding purchasing a house. We are very happy that we have had Matt's help for our home purchasing. He was very responsive. When we were looking for properties, Matt always replied our showing request immediately. As a result, we can always visit these houses at our first convenience. There was one time that we visited an open house on Saturday, and would like to ask Matt to show us the property again the second day. Matt replied our message immediately and drove to the property in an hour so that we can visit the property the same day. That's really impressive. After we were making offers, Matt represented us very well in any open and frank way. He always keep us notified about the latest situation, and provide us his suggestions. We have to point out that Matt NEVER pushed us on making decisions. On the other hand, he allowed us to go with our own pace so that we can think about all kinds of questions by ourselves, and decide what exactly we want to do with certain properties. We really appreciate it. Once our offer was accepted, Matt worked closely with us to ensure the process could go seamlessly and smoothly. We finished all the required steps several days earlier than the deadline, and we were well informed during the entire process due to Matt's experience. This Tuesday, just before Thanksgiving, we became owners :) 'Client First' was what Matt wrote in his introduction. That's exactly what he showed when helping us. To conclude, we would point out that less than 6% of agents were selected as "Five Star San Diego Real Estate Agent", and Matt was awarded many times, including in 2016 and 2017. You would know why if you have worked with him :) Thanks Matt!

Matt has sold two houses for my wife and I while we are living out of state. He is the best real estate agent I've ever met, he goes far beyond for his clients. He is honest, meticulous and on top of the details needed to make a smooth sale. He's super nice too!

Matt was an absolute pleasure to work with finding our new home. When we interviewed him we knew right away that he was the guy for the job. Matt is very resourceful, incredibly honest, gives his honest opinion on everything, and is very knowledgeable of ALL of San Diego and you can tell he loves what he does. He has also been in the business for a long time so on numerous occasions he would comment about a complex or area we were going to and point out pros and cons. There were also time's he pointed out things that we would have never thought about when touring a home. (Such as how far to walk to he park, how easy it would be for the kids the sneak out based on bedroom locations, how lighting in the day would be, etc.) We found our perfect home after a few months of looking and Matt never once pressured us or put a timeline on a time to buy. (Thanks for not giving up on us Matt!) Although we have never sold a home with Matt, we have toured numerous open houses and he does an incredible job. (We have been to hundreds as we enjoy to view homes and his always stood out) We still consider Matt a friend and will ONLY consider him for any selling or buying needs. Thanks again Matt Darrick & Maegan

Matt is "da best." He went above and beyond. He listed and sold our townhome. He also helped us buy another place in North County. We have sold five houses in the past and Matt has been the best realtor ever. He kept us informed of every step. Along the way, we have encountered a "new friend."

Matt O'Brien is a true real estate professional who exceeded my expectations. He is thorough, patient, understanding, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable in his craft. Matt was able to persevere through 8 months of numerous negotiations, dealing with an out- of- state buyer who had a lot of questions & concerns. Matt is ALWAYS there when you need him.

Professional, patient, passionate. Matt O'Brien helped us find our first home after a long search in a tough market. A true one of a kind agent that has your back, works on your time, has tons of professional experience and advice, and advocates on your behalf. I would recommend Matt to anyone looking to buy a house.

Matt is entirely professional, honest and personable. He's prepared, on time, returns calls right away, and follows up. Also he's comfortable to be with in that he's friendly and considerate. I trust Matt, and I will call him again if I ever need a real estate agent.

Matt was recommended to me through a co-worker. He is one of the nicest people I've met. He helped me focus my search and even found additional properties to look at that he thought might workout. He put in extra time and effort throughout the process. We were at it for at least a month and saw a lot of properties and he was always professional. I can't recommend him enough!

Matt represented my wife and me in the selling of our condo at Friars Village. He helped us to get the condo in sell condition and staged the unit during the sale process. We got multiple offers and Matt made the escrow process go smoothly and we are very happy with the outcome. Matt was very responsive to our concerns and I highly recommend him.

Matt is one of the best realtors we have worked with. We were very selective in our search, and Matt was extremely patient and accommodating to our needs. He was prompt returning e-mails and voice messages, and often went "over and above" to help us out. We would HIGHLY recommend Matt O'Brien as your realtor.

Matt O'Brien is really a top-notch realtor. I am disabled, and he always went the extra mile to help me in every way. Matt was willing, able & ready. He is professional, competent, very personable & he goes the extra mile that other realtors don't. He was very patient with the limits of my disability throughout the entire process. He even recommended a fantastic lender after financing with two other companies fell through due to odd technicalities. I literally could not have bought this house without him & the lender he recommended. He always brought laughter to stressful situations. He dealt very patiently with the difficult Trust account reps who were selling the house I bought, and I believe he got me the best deal possible. The house is exactly what I need, in a great area for me. I could not have done it w/o his help & positive energy. I recommend Matt highly to anyone & everyone looking for a home. Thanks Matt!

First of all, there is no one else I even considered when contracting with Matt to sell my San Diego home. He knows the area so well and has been so successful with selling similar units, that I felt he was the right choice to list my property. I originally thought my home would not even sell for what I paid for it and didn't feel as though I had any options. But Matt came to my home, looked around and said I should list it for about $50,000 more than I thought I could get.

After my original shock and with some doubt about his claim, I took his advice and listed the home for his suggested asking price. After a few weeks we did have to adjust the price, but as soon as we did I started to get multiple offers and the home sold for much more than I thought I could get. I think the home was on the MLS for about six weeks which is pretty impressive given the amount of upgrades the home needed. I followed Matt's advice through the entire process (including advice on staging that I would never have thought of) and was so happy with the outcome. He even gave me advice on the purchase of my new home....and he wasn't even the agent. I think I got more good advice on my new home selection from Matt than I did from the local agent I was working with in my new town. Matt is so knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to talk to. I will always consider him a wonderful friend and if I ever move back to San Diego, Matt would be the first person I would call.

Matt is awesome. I am a difficult client to work with as it took me a long time to figure out what i really wanted. He was very patient with my house search ADD and always had helpful suggestions. He is not pushy at all. We must have looked at 100 places he put in a lot of time and effort. Finally when i had made up my mind and we got something nailed down the offer and counter-offer process was rather stressful but Matt was always objective and had great advice. He absolutely looks out for you. Go with Matt as your agent there is no better one around!

We had a townhouse with many problems. We were not sure if we should renovate or sell as is. Renovation proved to be too expensive, so we went the AS IS route. Matt got us 40K more than we were thinking we would get for our townhouse! Matt went above and beyond to help us sell! We had a structural engineer come over; he was there. We wanted to see how best to sell the place; he was there!!! Highly recommended!!!

I could not be any happier with my experience with Matt. I'm a first-time home buyer, so I needed a lot of hand-holding and help figuring out exactly what to do and how to do it - and Matt was there every step of the way! Even better, he never made me feel dumb or inexperienced - even though, when it comes to real estate, I definitely was!

He gave me excellent guidance initially on narrowing down my search, and, after I was feeling frustrated after not falling in love with any options we were finding in my budget, he came through again with some suggestions about how and where to broaden my search. Lo and behold, the next time out we found a home I absolutely love! Matt guided me on making a great offer and through the negotiation process - everything really went incredibly smooth! And, now, here I am in my first home - we are absolutely loving it :)

Matt is extremely objective and clearly always had my best interest at heart. He always made sure to point out both the positives and the negatives of any property, and I never once felt like he was being pushy in any way. I often asked to see homes on relatively short notice and he always fit me into his schedule. You can tell he takes his job very seriously and obviously knows all the ins and outs of the process - and I'm sure his "buttoned up" approach to all the documents, etc are the biggest reason why my escrow period and closing went so well. And, bonus - Matt is totally fun to be around and always made going to look at houses something I looked forward to :)

I have no doubt that when I need a Realtor again in San Diego, I will be calling Matt! I have no reservations whatsoever with highly recommend him to anyone in the area who is buying or selling a home!

Well what can I say but THANK YOU so much for making mine and my family's dream come true. I can't express how much help Matt was, he really knows his stuff, and he will explain everything to you so it makes sense. He knows the whole home buying process from loan to close, and can answer any of your questions.

I meet Matt around 3 months ago when I started this journey to buying a home. I didn't know if I even could after some credit troubles and a deed in lieu on another property. But Matt stuck with me though all the ups and downs. He was careful to make sure I knew exactly what I was getting into and to never get my hopes up to high as we attempted and succeed might I add to buying a short sale condo with a VA loan!!!!

While my process took a little longer then most people because of my situation and the type of property we bought, I was so excited yesterday when Matt handed me my new condo keys!!!

My dream of being a single mother with two teen daughters and home owner has come true and in the exact area I wanted with a room for each of us and a nice open kitchen!! I couldn't have done it with out Matt's help. He is a wealth of knowledge and can point you in the right direction to help you too achieve your dream!!

Matt is the best realtor I have ever worked with by far. I started working with Matt in my quest for a home after I relocated to San Diego , he came highly recommended by a dear friend of mine who had worked with him a few years before and was extremely satisfied. It was a difficult task finding the right home. We seemed to know what we wanted but our offers were sometimes rejected or there was a revelation made about the home that made it a liability. Matt always steered us away from the pitfalls and guided us, while protecting our interest intensely. He called the Lender to keep abreast with the progress of our loan and to make sure things stayed within our prescribed budget. Once we went to a home and he walked across the floors and closed all the doors to check for foundation issues. He did his homework and would promptly notify us of any changes. He was always available for questions and even told us we should take time to think or be sure of our decision once we made it. He never rushed us or became frustrated. Finally we got a home that met all the criteria we wanted and got it within our budget and Matt negotiated money for repairs!! He is a true professional !!!

Matt O'Brien did a tremendous job helping us acquire a condo at Friars Village. We were actually just out looking for rentals for our USD student daughter. We came across Matt's name on several sale listings. We soon realized that buying a condo in the USD area was the best investment. Matt showed us everything in our range and helped us negotiate the best deal. The process took patience due to the sellers issues. All throughout, Matt kept us informed and we purchased the condo with no stress. We would use Matt's expertise again in a heartbeat.

AWESOME!!! As a first time home buyer Matt walked me through the entire process and made things very easy to understand. My first lender would not release funds until an inspection item was fixed. I couldnt fix the issue because it is the HOA's responsibility. The lender would not accept a letter from HOA that they were aware of the situation and it was in their maintenance plan. Matt really came through and walked me through the process with another lender and we are closed in about two weeks!!

If you are looking for properties in San Diego i would highly recommend Matt for your Real Estate needs, He is knowledgeable, down to earth and helps you solve problems throughout the entire process!!!

Matt was incredibly helpful throughout a very difficult process. He was knowledgeable about various programs and provided lots of assistance and support. Anyone looking for someone to represent them in the sale of their home or purchase of a home absolutely CANNOT go wrong with hiring Matt.