Matt Helganz is extremely professional, knowledgeable and competent. Matt's handle on the ins and outs of real estate and the multitude of minute details that need to be tied up is amazing. Choosing to work with Matt was a fantastic decision and I am overjoyed with his help navigating the sale of my home.

Dave

Matt is truly the best! As first-time home buyers, my husband and I were looking for an agent we could trust to find us the best property for our budget, communicate honestly and quickly, and confidently guide us through this process- Matt completely exceeded our expectations. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and highly regarded in our community. We absolutely love Pasadena and didn't want to live anywhere else, and Matt's deep knowledge of the area and respect for our vision made it happen. 2024 was not the easiest year to buy a house, but Matt continued to provide us with realistic expectations and opportunities and we were able to find our perfect home in our dream location. We can't sing his praises more highly, and we know that he'll be our first call the next time we're ready to buy or sell!

Athena K.

Matt was an absolute pleasure to work with. My wife and I were first time homebuyers, and he was eternally patient and excited to share his knowledge and expertise with us. Throughout the process he was prompt and respectful, kept us on top of the latest listings, and was willing to go anywhere in the LA area to look at properties with us. He struck the perfect balance between realistic and hopeful, kept us on track when the going got tough, and ultimately found the place that we now call home. Can't recommend Matt enough and we're excited to someday work with him again!

James M.

We had the pleasure of working with Matt Helganz from Meridian Capital Real Estate, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the start, Matt built rapport quickly, allowing us to connect over several properties that matched our criteria. When it came to navigating a highly sought-after property, Matt’s expertise truly shone. The listing hit the market on a Monday, and Matt wasted no time getting us in to see it. He then helped us craft a compelling offer that spoke directly to the seller's needs, resulting in us securing the property and going under contract by the following afternoon. Throughout the entire process, Matt expertly navigated escrow and final negotiations, ensuring a smooth and efficient closing. His in-depth knowledge of the business, reputation, and relentless hustle undoubtedly helped us find the best home for our needs. What really stood out was Matt's objective feedback. He never tried to "sell" us on the next available home; instead, he took the time to understand what we truly wanted. His constant communication made us feel confident that we were making the best decision. We highly recommend Matt to anyone seeking a realtor who is objective, goes out of their way for their clients, and has a unique ability to build rapport quickly with other agents to help secure the deal you want.

JC

Let’s go, Team Chanz! This was the nickname I gave our team as we embarked on the journey of selling my home. The name was a blend of my last name and Matt’s. This was my first time selling a house, and after interviewing five other agents, Matt stood out from them all. If I had to describe him in three words: Integrity, Experience, and Professionalism. I found Matt through Soldnest, a trusted real estate educator, and his statistics on Zillow spoke for themselves. Matt doesn’t waste time; he’s focused, efficient, and knows exactly how to prioritize the crucial steps in the listing process. He collaborates seamlessly with all the different stakeholders, bringing his wealth of experience to offer expert recommendations on how best to present your home and where to concentrate the team’s efforts. In fact, his past experience with a problematic bidder in the area saved us from wasting time and energy on a similar situation. Working with Matt was a fantastic partnership from start to finish. Thanks to his unique expertise behind the scenes, my home sold in just two weeks—22% over the asking price! If you’re looking to list your home, Matt is the clear choice. Not only is he an excellent agent, but he’s also a fun partner to work with and a great family man

PCH

Awesome communication skills. Very knowledgeable and helpful with any questions need answering I give him a 10. Would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home on the market with no hesitation what so ever. Very considerate and trustworthy

King of kingsME

Matt was an excellent agent in every way. Listed and helped me sell home for $2-million, dwell above list price of $1.699-million. Sold home in less than one week.

Tony P.

This review is very long overdue. What can I say. Matt is extremely knowledgeable and will help you in every step of the way! It was our first time buying a house and he answered every question no matter what. He helped us setting up water. Trash. Power and even the pool technician! I absolutely recommend working with him!

Buyer

My family and I met Matt at an open house near the start of our home search and we are so glad we did! I was a first time homebuyer new to the entire process, and Matt was an amazing resource and guide the entire way. Over the course of six months, we toured a number of homes in the Pasadena and South Pasadena areas, and not once did I feel pressured in any way. Matt would be candid with his thoughts on the homes we saw, but always was thinking about it from our perspective and what we were looking for in a home. When we ultimately found a home, Matt patiently worked with a finicky seller and ensured that all parties involved were continuing to move on schedule. The fact that we're semi-neighbors now is the cherry on top. If you're looking for a dependable, friendly, and knowledgeable real estate agent, look no further than Matt!

A. Fong

Matt was knowledgeable about the local area, and was very helpful in getting the house ready for sale, and stayed in touch throughout the process. He was able to get the house sold quickly and for more than I expected. Would definitely hire him again.

Bob H.

Matt was instrumental in the sale of our property. He went far above and beyond what any other realtor has done for me. This was an unusual situation, since I live about 50 miles from the property, and the property required a lot of extra work. Matt knows the Pasadena area extremely well, and he has many contacts in the area. This house needed to be cleaned out, and Matt was able to help us find a crew to do the work. He also helped us figure out what to do with a non-functioning vehicle that was stuck on the property. He made every effort to take care of things at the house for us so that we didn't need to make any additional trips. To top things off, he was able to negotiate a much higher sale price than we thought possible. I highly recommend Matt, and I'm very grateful for all that he has done for us.

R. Beeman

For almost 10 years, we always made excuses not to buy a home: - We’re comfortable just renting. - Not sure if we want to plant roots in SoCal as we are New Yorkers. -It’s A LOT of money. -We want to keep our options open if we join House Hunters International. - Pandemic Situation -And where the heck would we begin if we were kinda interested? Our perchance to dream came when we met Matt at an Open House. The place didn’t work for us, but Matt kept in touch and together we narrowed down our vision of what we wanted in a new home. He set up possible candidates and we visited them, and visited them, and visited them. Throughout the whole process, Matt answered all of our noob questions, was completely accessible and responsive, and was positive and energetic. It felt like Matt was a friend, who shared his experiences, advice and knowledge – ultimately guiding us to find our new home. Matt gets our highest recommendation. Sincerely, Me, the wife/boss, and mother-in-law/the real boss.

Buyer

If professionalism, expertise, passion and energy are the qualities you are looking for then look no further. During our first meeting Matt explained in detail the process, his philosophy and patiently answered all of our questions/concerns. It was clear that he loves his work and is driven to care for his customers to the best of his abilities. We knew he was the one for us. He kept us informed throughout and always responded when we reached out to him. In the end it transpired exactly the way he had laid it out in our first meeting. We want to thank him for working so hard to make our families dream come to true!!

Dempsey

Matt did a great job for us in buying our house. We looked at dozens of houses (very competitive market), but Matt was always made time to set up viewings, day after day. He made us feel like we were the only clients he had to worry about, although I know he was very busy. When we finally found a place we liked, he handled the negotiations very well, despite a seller who made things difficult, and gave us a lot of assistance getting the place ready to move in. Highly recommended.

Mark S.

As a home seller, nothing is more important than finding a professional and responsive realtor in today's red hot market. We are lucky enough to have Matt as our listing agent, who is equipped with abundant real estate knowledge, and he's always responsive. The transaction goes smoothly with no surprises. Matt managed to help us in every aspect of the home selling. The selling price is 10%+ higher than our asking price. Solid five stars for Matt!

Danny D.

We can not recommend Matt highly enough for his great communication and knowledge of buying and selling homes. As first-time home buyers, we were extremely nervous about the process, especially in the 2021 housing market. Matt helped us navigate the local market and answered all our questions along the way. His familiarity with the areas where we were looking (Eagle Rock/Highland Park/Pasadena), along with his infectious optimism, made finding our house a great experience.

Joshua D.

Matt checks all the boxes best agent at following up and was able to facilitate the sale Even after challenges arose . He’s not Superman But we call him (super Matt) If you want a agent that will listen to your needs and walk you through every step of the person than he’s your man.

Monarchs

Matt was amazing to work with. He was extremely helpful and responsive (immediately). He managed thorny issues with the county, title questions and prospective buyers who wanted to make offers to us directly. He is knowledgeable about the area and very experienced. He priced the property just right, attracting 25 offers, and then expertly negotiated with buyers to ultimately get us an offer WAY over our asking price. We closed in 5 days and he managed that process for us and kept track of all the documents we needed to sigh. He was a pleasure to work with - smart, friendly, professional and ethical. He is everything you could ask for in a realtor and I would highly recommend him and jump at the chance to work with him again.

Margo G.

Awesome realtor!!! We wanted someone knowledgable about the competitive LA market, and experienced enough to take us with confidence through the entire journey. I feel truly fortunate to have been given a referral to Matt. He guided us through every detail and made the process much more manageable and enjoyable. He had a subtle way of steering us away from some of our more risky or impulsive options, and towards what I can honestly say is our dream home. He's also just a great guy, which made the whole experience a lot less stressful. Grateful to have had Matt Helganz as our realtor, highly recommended.

Mark S.

EXCEPTIONAL would most aptly describe our experience with Matt. He was confident in his understanding of the market and professional in his handling of the sale from start to finish. What an amazing advocate to represent us as the sellers. We would not hesitate to recommend Matt Helganz for any real estate need! He's simply the best.

MJ DT Fields

Matt is an amazing realtor who I would recommend to everyone! Matt helped my husband and I search for our first home in LA. After taking the time to get to know us, our lifestyle, and what we were looking for, he was able to recommend the Pasadena and Altadena areas. These were areas in which we hadn't previously considered but Matt was confident these areas would fit us best. After spending time in the area we realized how correct Matt was in his assessment! Overall, Matt was energetic, prompt, and provided us with constant updates. The houses he chose to show us were picked thoughtfully and efficiently. He did a fantastic job of walking us through the process of obtaining a mortgage and signing all documents. He regularly communicated with our loan officer to ensure the process was moving smoothly and promptly. Additionally, Matt walked us through the inspection and due diligence process. He was there every step of the way and we couldn't be more appreciative! Matt even went above and beyond - after we had closed on the home, we found some gas leak issues. Matt helped us contact the Home Warranty company and connected us with a plumber he uses and trusts. Helping us with this issue was beyond the scope of his duties and we were so impressed to find that he truly cares about making sure his clients are happy once they get in their home! I would highly recommend Matt to anyone.

Buyer

It was a great pleasure working with Matt. He helped us to sell our condo. Matt was very communicative throughout the process, explained to us every step in details so the whole transaction was very smooth and clear. You don't really have to worry if you chose him as your agent!

Liliia N.

As a first time homebuyer I had a lot of questions and wanted to see a lot of homes. Matt was there every step of the way, answering questions and giving advice. He went with me to a ton of properties over many weekends until I finally found a place I loved. The sellers were difficult and the deal looked like it was going to fall through at multiple points, but Matt always had a new strategy to try. All the while, he took the time to explain complex real estate questions (sometimes multiple times when I was still confused) and he referred me to a lender that saved me a LOT of money over the one I found through my own research. I'm no big time client - I might even be considered small potatoes in this real estate market. Didn't matter, Matt was great!

Ali D.

Matt was absolute the right person at the right time for us. From the moment we met with Matt, via telephone (a reach out from me due to a marketing envelope we received from him), Matt was responsive, professional, kind, and extremely patient. He gave us the time we needed to decide when to sell our house, truly understood what it meant to sell our home after 31 years, walked us through every step, answered questions multiple times sometimes, was always available by phone or in person, and is simply a wonderful person, and a person of integrity. We have always considered ourselves blessed to have met Matt Helganz when we did, and without hesitation recommend Matt for any real estate needs you have.

Seller

Matt is the BEST of the BEST!! He went over and above to accommodate me in every way possible. He is very thorough, patient, driven and committed to helping his clients get the best price possible. It is a pleasure to highly recommend him to others. I already have and they love him too.

Hayes

Matt is wonderful! He is knowledgeable, experienced and a pleasure to work with. He made our first time selling a smooth and pleasant experience. He was able to get an all cash, over asking offer after only one day on the market! We definitely recommend Matt.

Ramon & Michelle

Mr Matt Helganz is the ultimate professional, and very easy to work with. His knowledge of the housing market and the real estate process made the sale of my house proceeded from start to finish as planned. He made a very hard job look easy.

J. Pango

Matt Helganz is an amazing Real Estate professional! This was my parents property they owned for over 65 years. They were the original owners so it was near and dear to me. It was time to sell after my mom passed away and I couldn't have done it without Matt's knowledge and guidance in the area. The term "going above and beyond the call of duty" definitely applies with Matt. Always called when he said he was and follows through with his commitments. I couldn't' recommend Matt more highly! You will be in good hands!

Megan H.

As first time home buyers, Matt made the home buying process feel smooth and easy. We came to him with a home already in mind, and he helped us make an offer that was accepted despite not being the highest offer! We didn't even know where to start based on our unique situation, but he put us in contact with a trusted team for the financial process, and together they made all the parts align as they needed to. He's now helping my mom to sell her condo! I would highly recommend working with him to anyone. I appreciated his transparent and honest guidance. He didn't over promise on anything, and helped us to have realistic expectations.

Buyer

This was my first time selling a property and I am so grateful I had Matt to help guide me every step of the way! He is incredibly hard working, knowledgeable, communicative, and patient! He literally went above and beyond, in so many ways, to help make this process as seamless as possible. If you are looking for a “stand out” realtor, look no further!! Thank you so very much Matt!!!!

Heather C.

At the recommendation of a long-time friend who is a long-time client of Matt’s, we turned to him for the sale of a family member’s house. It’s the first house we’ve ever sold, so finding an agent we could trust was very important. He patiently walked us through the sometimes-complex processes, expectations, and potential complications both logistical and financial. We worked together with him and his team to repair, renovate, and stage the home and landscaping to make the best impression and gain the best sale price. He advised us very accurately and led us to an extremely satisfying outcome. He’s a down-to-earth, very friendly and supportive family guy, and knows the real estate business inside and out. We made a great choice.

Clay B.

Working with Matt was such a great experience. He helped sell my home in Pasadena and the house had some weird stuff we discovered through the process, but he continued to work really hard to find the right people for it and never gave up. He was a great partner the whole time, really communicative and always willing to put in the extra mile, and always getting new people interested in the house. I'd recommended him to anyone, and I'd work with him again in a second. Thank you so much Matt!

Katie S.

Matt is a business-minded, experienced and strategic real estate agent. He is incredibly responsive, was a pleasure to work with, and his local knowledge is top-notch. He recognizes the emotion that goes in to buying and selling homes, but most of all is an incredible resource for transactional parts of this process. He is well-connected and was also able to share great referrals for all the ancillary supports that we needed (mortgage broker, inspections, contractors, etc). I honestly don't think we would own our new home were it not for Matt, and am grateful we crossed paths and were able to work together. I strongly recommend Matt for any real estate needs in the greater Pasadena area!

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