We can’t begin to express how pleased we were choosing Element Real Estate for our recent listing. Matt & Melanie Haugen along with the Element team were a delight to work with throughout the entire process. Having been raised in Half Moon Bay, Matt’s knowledge of the local market was essential and the fact that they are an independent brokerage helped us make smart decisions in a timely fashion. Element is adept at leveraging technology throughout the entire process to maximize exposure, attract more potential buyers and streamline the process. In today’s market once the “for sale” sign goes up it all happens very fast. Matt and Melanie were so responsive and never left us waiting for an answer to our many questions. From coaching us on pre-listing strategies to make certain our house was looking its best to negotiating a multi-bidder sale their service was consistently friendly and professional. Sellers have a lot of eager and well qualified brokers to choose from in Half Moon Bay so it was a careful decision to trust our listing with Element. We could not have been happier with the outcome and encourage anyone buying or selling a home to consider their services.

Matt helped me purchase a condo in Half Moon Bay. A private sale, so we didn't have to hunt around properties. Still, Matt and his team were great at setting expectations, providing a clear timeline, tracking all the needed documents and inspections, connecting to the sellers, bank, escrow officer, etc. He got on top of every issue immediately, and took ownership so I never had to worry about a thing. All digital signatures and minimal paperwork, which made it quick and easy. I can't imagine an easier process for purchasing a home.

We got so incredibly lucky when we met Matt at an open house. After meeting so many agents we didn't click with, Matt was a perfect match, extremely detail-oriented and tech savvy. We were house hunting for a very long time (2+ years) because we had very specific asks in an area with low inventory. Matt was incredibly patient and never pushed us. He would present us with the facts and give us his very helpful take on things, but never questioned our judgement. He was even game to keep helping us when we started looking in an area further away than we originally intended. As first-time home buyers, we had no idea what we were doing. Matt and Melanie helped us every step of the way, including a tricky escrow process during the pandemic with an unprecedented wildfire burning in the area we were buying. He always took the time to listen to us and talk through everything to make sure we understood and were comfortable. I would highly recommend Matt and his team.

Matt and Melanie were amazing to work with. From the very detailed, research driven initial property / area analysis on to strong guidance how to list and price the property, followed by a professional photographer who made 2 visits. It was a great experience designed to take the stress away from the seller as much as possible. Even research with county agencies in regards to expansion possibilities was undertaken, not to mention physical hands on and an offer, to keep the property tidy and professional for possible showings when seller could not be there. 5 Stars all the way, this is future for real estate and is blowing the traditional way, listing and having an open house every couple of weeks, out of the water. Thanks again!

I have recently worked with Mathew and his team to help me purchase my home in Half Moon Bay. Mathew lives in the area and was extremely helpful in sharing valuable information on the various neighborhoods. He is very transparent and down to earth and I felt I was in good hands. The whole purchase process was handled very professionally and seamlessly by his team. I had all the support I needed and my questions and requests were addressed in a very responsive manner. I would highly recommend working with Mathew if you are buying or selling a home in this area.

I got lucky that Zillow automatically paired me with Mathew Haugen! He and his team (Melanie) were so great to work with. Both were extremely responsive, accurate, supportive, and educational throughout the process of buying our first home. Matt made it feel as relaxing as it could have been and we always felt like we were in the best hands.

Matthew And Melanie have been sensational since the first moment. We were clients from out-of-state, relocating to the area from overseas, with so many specific requirements for our new home, and in the middle of the Covid 19 pandemic... Matthew is a great listener, and soon became a master interpreter of our needs and preferences. He understood what we were looking for, and never wasted our time on options that were not spot-on. He and Melanie went above and beyond the assistance that can be expected from a realtor, and helped us at every turn in the home-finding and purchasing process with patience, diligence and thoroughness. All throughout the experience, we felt reassured that we were in the best hands, and relieved of any stress. Melanie was formidable in following up with unfailing promptness and completeness to all our questions. The are a wonderful team, and our trusted partners for any future home-hunting quests!

We are grateful to meet Matthew and Melanie, who represented us in selling our home. Not only are they both professional and knowledgeable with real estate but are attentive to your needs and wants. With Matthew and Melanie, it only took about 9 days for us to receive an offer, and sold for over ask price!! We were impressed with how diligent and helpful Matthew and Melanie was throughout the process of selling our home. When Matthew and Melanie represented us, I had no sense of doubt in their intentions and felt their sincerity in helping us with the daunting task of selling a home. We definitely plan to reach out to Matthew and Melanie again to help us find a new home in the future. I highly recommend for buyers/sellers to contact Matthew and Melanie if you need a representative. You will not regret your decision and will surely be taken care of by Matthew and Melanie. Thank you, Matt and Melanie!

Matt Haugen is the best! I did not have high expectations when Zillow offered to match us with a realtor but Matt is exceedingly good at his job. He is honest, transparent, extremely hard working, super smart, kind, and he really took care of us and our interests throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Matt and his team!

I had the pleasure to work with Mathew Haugen during the buying and selling of my home in Livermore. As a first time buyer, I was apprehensive and a bit scared as I felt I did not have enough knowledge to make all the decisions necessary. Matt put me at ease, walked me through every step of the process, explained things in terms I could easily understand and summarized the important aspects of the pages and pages of legal documents required during the buying and selling stages. He was always available and willing to answer my numerous questions and advised me as to what steps to take. All along I felt Matt was working for me and with me and had my best interest in the forefront. Thank you so much to Matt and his group for making this a great and painless experience.

Matt and Melanie are an absolute dream team to work with. They were so nimble and proactive throughout the entire process and have such an intimate understanding of the Half Moon Bay market. We were in a scramble to move and were able to sell our home in less than a week because of their deep expertise!

Mathew and team were amazing resources for us when we moved out coast side. He spent a year working with us to find the home of our dreams. Every time we visited the coast (even recreationally), Mat was ready with pages-long recommendation texts of best beaches, tide pools, surf spots, hikes, and family-friendly restaurants! He knows every square inch of the coast and is an absolute honest broker in every engagement we've had with him. We always felt he had our family's best interests at heart, and worked extremely hard to help us land in a perfect neighborhood and community coast side!