Matthew Ames, Real Estate Agent

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Awards

Platinum Top 500 REALTORS® 2023

Education

The University of Texas - Architecture

Client Testimonials

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"I had the pleasure of working with Matthew Ames and his team, and I couldn't be more impressed with the level of service and expertise they provided. Matthew is undoubtedly my first choice when it comes to real estate. From the outset, Matthew demonstrated expert advice, guiding me through every step of the process with a wealth of knowledge. His professionalism was evident in every interaction, making me feel confident and well-informed throughout the entire journey. One of the standout qualities of Matthew and his team is their responsiveness. They were always prompt in addressing any questions or concerns, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience. The level of service provided by Matthew Ames and team is truly best in class. If you're looking for a realtor who combines unparalleled expertise with professionalism and responsiveness, Matthew Ames is the one. I wholeheartedly recommend him and his team for anyone seeking a top-notch real estate experience." - Jeff C .

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"Matthew and his associate were both very helpful and I recommend their use." - Rob H.

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"I really enjoyed working with Matthew. In fact, out of the 5 homes I've purchased in my career, Matthew was my favorite realtor to work with. More importantly, he's been available after the sale which is just as if not more important to me than during the actual buying process. Thank you to Matthew and everyone at Compass for making this a smooth transaction." - Tommy H.

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"Matthew was the realtor that helped us find our dream home. Throughout the process, Matthew was extremely helpful by answering our questions As first-time home buyers and keeping our priorities in mind. Buying your first house can and was kind of intimidating, but Matthew was able to guide us through the process with ease. As aspiring landlords in the future, he was able to help us look at properties with an investor mindset. We really appreciate his patience and hard work throughout the duration of the process. I have already referred him to someone looking to buy their first dream home and I know moving forward I will continue to refer Matthew to friends and family. Thank you again Matthew for everything! " - Tyler C.

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"Couldn't have asked for a nicer person to help me house hunt. Matthew was always available to answer my questions and make sure I was fully informed. It's been almost 2 years since I moved in and Matthew is still checking in on me and helping where he can on my home improvement projects. He's been a great resource and always willing to go the extra mile. " - Paula S.

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"Lisa and I worked with Matt to find our Austin home. Throughout the entire process, he kept us informed, confident, and involved in the steps we took. I highly recommend him for all of these reasons, but also because, in the end, we got just what we wanted at a great deal in a market where many of our friends had trouble even finding a house for the right price." - Michael N.

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"Matthew worked tirelessly to help us find the right house for us. He helped us keep track of our goals during our search, making sure we found the right house and didn't settle for good enough. Matthew proved an invaluable resource through the search, buying process, and beyond." - James H.

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"Matthew has worked with my family and me in the search for several properties and was instrumental in helping us purchase a new home. We had specific requirements for our purchase and Matthew was great at finding suitable properties to meet our needs, saving us a lot of time. We continue to work with him pursuing investment properties. We highly recommend Matthew without reservation." - Derek H.

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"I'm very impressed with Matthew and how important relationships are to him. It's uncommon to find someone as thoughtful, professional, and genuine as Matthew. He proactively looks to help you as he strives for continuous improvement for himself. I'm proud to be one of his fans." - Brad C.

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"Matthew helped us sell our house much faster than we were expecting. We were completely satisfied with his services and will definitely use him again in the future." - Javier M.

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"Matthew helped us find and purchase our first home. We had very little knowledge of the home buying process, but Matthew patiently led us through it with thorough explanations and personable service. We relied heavily on both his understanding of the Austin real estate market and his general expertise with houses. Matt has also recommended several excellent vendors to us, including a home inspector and a mortgage broker who got us great terms on our home loan. Overall, I couldn't be happier with the process or the results. " - David C.

About Matthew

Since becoming a Realtor in 2009, Matthew has cultivated authentic, long-term relationships with his clients. Matthew works exclusively by referral to help individuals and families maximize their goals and improve their experience buying, selling, and investing in real estate. This business model allows him to stay focused on each client’s unique situation so that he can customize his service and knowledge to best take care of them. Matthew assists all of his clients through the entire journey of homeownership, working with them long after the sale to provide resources and assistance to address the challenges and opportunities that accompany homeownership. In addition to helping dozens of homeowners, Matthew has also helped multiple investors build real estate portfolios in Austin’s dynamic market. Using a proven strategy for investing, Matthew has created a portfolio of properties with his clients and his family that has a collective market value of over $15 million and an average rate of return of over 20 percent.

Before deciding to make his focus real estate, Matthew practiced as a licensed architect with Andersson-Wise Architects and Jackson & McElhaney Architects, where he coordinated teams of designers, consultants, and contractors to help design and oversee multi-million dollar residential and commercial projects. As a Realtor, Matthew can now leverage his knowledge of building structures and systems to ensure his clients are making the best decision for their family in what is often the biggest purchase of their lives.

Matthew has lived in Austin since moving from Boulder, Colorado, in 1997 to attend the School of Architecture at The University of Texas, where he met his wife, a successful architect and partner at her own firm. They were married in 2006 and now have a family that includes a son and twin daughters. Matthew enjoys watching and supporting his children as they explore ballet, basketball, rowing, cello, and his old drum set.

As a lifelong learner committed to always advancing and expanding his business knowledge, Matthew is a member of the Aji Network, which teaches business leaders new strategic knowledge to remain competitive in today’s global marketplace and build financial security for their families. Matthew is also a participant and workshop leader for Macklin Connection, a professional development company that focuses on learning how to build authentic, long-lasting relationships.

If you or your friends and family could benefit from Matthew’s services, please feel free to share his information or give Matthew a call, and he would be happy to follow up with them.