Manhattan native and former Wall Streeter, Matthew has an unparalleled reputation for his drive and a unique propensity to provide only the best in customer service. With his Upper West Side upbringing, Wall Street pedigree, and a deep-seated penchant for architecture and urban development, Matthew readily and effectively transferred his broad range of skills to real estate and quickly developed an exceptional aptitude for helping clients buy and sell properties in the New York City market. Matthew graduated from Boston University's Questrom School of Business with a degree in Finance and Accounting and jumped into the grind of the financial world, where his ability to understand his clients' expectations and deliver results, combined with a meticulous attention to detail, lead to a thriving career on Wall Street. After years of working for some of the world's top banks and participating in the growth of a wildly-successful hedge fund, Matthew decided to embark on a professional real estate sales career - his true passion. After a successful run managing over forty agents as the Sales & Leasing Director for a boutique Real Estate Brokerage in Midtown and earning Top Producer status at Nest Seekers International, Matthew brings his home grown network and global reach to Brown Harris Stevens. With an incomparable understanding of both New York City and East End markets, expertise in deal making, dedicated client service and finely tuned negotiating skills, Matthew consistently finds properties perfectly-aligned with his clients' needs and preferences, delivers results for seller clients, and maintains the highest level of poise and professionalism. TESTIMONIALS: Matthew was the agent who organized the sale of my beloved condo on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. His organizational skills and professionalism impressed me from our first meeting. He listened to what we wanted and offered sound guidance based on expert knowledge of the market. I had lived in the apartment for 15 years and was reluctant to sell, and Matthew handled that with the utmost level of sensitivity. I came to realize quite quickly how lucky we were to have him. My family had moved to our new home in Westchester, and Matthew spearheaded all aspects of the sale. He sent weekly recap emails and was always available to take our calls and answer any questions. Matthew's experience and knowledge allowed us to price the condo correctly, so the offers came in fast, and we sold at asking. Matthew's grace under pressure was further illuminated at our closing when the buyer tried to seek credits at closing for non-issues we previously put to rest. Ever organized, Matthew had every correspondence at the ready, and he quickly defused the situation. I would highly recommend Matthew for his knowledge, professionalism, skill set and experience. He's an invaluable resource. You'll be very happy if you choose him. - Alicia A. New York, NY Matthew was the agent for our sale of our upper east side coop. Matthew did an excellent job from start to finish and was very detail oriented and extremely responsive throughout the process. He was able to work through a difficult situation with the gas service being shut off in our building and got us the sale price that he projected in our first meeting. Matthew is a true professional who knows his stuff! - Jamie S. New York, NY Matthew found me the PERFECT apartment at a price that cannot be beat, in less than one hour, on our first day of looking. The end-to-end service he provides in this business, coupled with his keen eye for design, attention to detail, lightning-fast response rate, and in-depth understanding of virtually every sub-market is something you need to experience for yourself in order to truly comprehend how far Matthew goes for his clients. Whether you are buying, selling, or renting, Matthew's expertise is in a class of its own: When other brokers drop the ball, Matthew is there in a New York minute to pick up the slack and keep the deal on track. Most importantly, he prepared me ahead of time for anything and everything. There were NO surprises along the way - not one. In his line of work, Matthew effortlessly-manages a process that many find both frustrating and painful, and made the entire endeavor enjoyable. A true talent, I would recommend Matthew to anyone in need of a solid real estate consultant who can get the job done under any circumstance. - David K. Brooklyn, NY Matthew provided a highly professional service. He is fast, accommodating, and extremely goal oriented. We would never be able to close the deal without him. Matthew persisted (even when I gave up) and made it happen! On top of it, he orchestrated the sale of our current apartment, timing both deals perfectly. - Alex R. Forest Hills, NY Matthew was a pleasure to work with. In addition to helping me find the perfect apartment, Matthew helped educate me on the New York real estate market, better understand the intricate differences between co-ops and condos, and learn the right questions to ask. I quickly began to think of him as a friend more than a real estate agent because of his honesty and genuine care. Not once in the 9 months I worked with him did I feel rushed to make a decision or that he didn't have my best interests in mind. Matthew carried himself with the utmost professionalism. He always made himself available to view apartments at times that were convenient for me and was unbelievably responsive. I'd happily recommended Matthew to anyone. - Stephen H. New York, NY I cannot recommend Matthew highly enough. Right from the first phone call when I was living in the UK with no idea where to start, Matthew went over and beyond to help and inform me. He listened to our needs and then delivered properties that met that need. He is extremely knowledgeable, very prompt and responsive and he genuinely wants to do the right thing for you. In my opinion he is an absolute gem and goes beyond your expectations. Use this man, he is fantastic! - Sarah H. London, UK We worked with Matthew as he tried to find a new home for our daughter. He listened to our concerns, needs and requirements and was focused on showing us properties that met our established criteria and within our price point. She is thrilled with the home that she ultimately purchased. It would not have happened without Matthew's hard work and determination. - Marilyn R. New York, NY Matthew is as highly recommended as they come. The perfect combination of professional and personal; efficient and endearing. In no way 'fake' or 'rehearsed'. He speaks from his expertise experience and knowledge, is an absolute pleasure to deal with, and will fight for you until the end (and even afterward). Always a top notch individual and I couldn't imagine anyone else feeling any other way. - Charles C. New York, NY Matthew showed endless patience in my nearly 2 year search for the perfect apartment. He never pushed me to settle for something not quite perfect, and trekked to dozens of apartments week after week until I fell in love with my current place. He is very knowledgeable about the market and has a great eye for how a space can be reworked. He handles himself well with other brokers and is a great negotiator. Always available and responsive, you feel like you are his only client. Matthew got to know my parents and kids and we all adore him! Best broker ever! - Carrie L. New York, NY Not only do I like Matthew Melinger as a person, but I also I respect the manner in which he approaches his work and the level of service he provides to his clients. He is a good listener and values the wants and needs of others. At the same time, he is a straight shooter who will provide solid advice, feedback, and points to consider, which I have always welcomed. Given this foundation, his knowledge of New York City and the Northeast region, and his commitment to excellence, I would highly recommend Matthew for your real estate needs. - Stephen M. Brooklyn, NY Matthew is phenomenal to work with. He is sharp, organized and efficient. He wastes no time and was a great negotiator for us. I was thoroughly impressed with his knowledge of the city, the real estate market and his great eye. I highly recommend working with him. - Tara N. Bergen County, NJ Matt helped me find a phenomenal apartment. He is dedicated, professional, fun to work with, and has an astonishingly in-depth knowledge of the city real estate market. He can tell you the ins and outs of new and pre-war buildings in various neighborhoods as well as the great restaurant around the corner. It's clear that being a native New Yorker serves him well as an agent. - Josh S. New York, NY Matthew is fantastic. He's smart and friendly and knows his stuff and most of all...he is straight-up and honest and super responsive. Also has access to a great range of places -- I cast a wide net in my search and Matthew was able to show me all the kinds of places I wanted to see. TL:DR - just go with this guy. - Elliott B. New York, NY
