★★★★★
“Kurt is so dedicated to building business that he goes way above and beyond what other agents would typically do. As we were preparing to list our home for sale we met with other agents who made different (more expensive) recommendations for what to update in the house. Kurt’s suggestions were thoughtful, unique, and actually added value without making us spend a ton of unnecessary money. He helped us sell our home quickly and for more than any of the other agents told us we could get.”
-Julia Sarnoff | Seller | Shaw
★★★★★
“There are over 3000+ realtors in the District alone, and another 40k+ when you include the greater DMV region--it's a daunting task to find one that is truly working for YOU and not just for a commission. Kurt is where your realtor search should end.
He went above and beyond throughout the entire process, from helping us get ready to move out, prepare for listing, coordinating a exceptional staging company, checking in on the property every day to water plants, pull weeds, sweep the sidewalk, etc. If I didn't know better, I would think Kurt was selling his OWN house. His advertising and open houses were huge successes and despite record high interest rates, Kurt was able to get us under contract within 2 weeks of listing. This was not my first rodeo buying or selling, but Kurt was an absolute standout in the process and I could not recommend him more.”
-Ben Szulanczyk | Seller | Hill East
★★★★★
“Kurt was absolutely the best agent you could hope for. I was incredibly busy, and he went above and beyond to manage many of the details that should have been mine to handle so that we could sell and close quickly. He knew the real estate laws well -- and most of all -- was always friendly!”
-Nancy Barnes | Seller | Shaw
★★★★★
“We have known Kurt for years and it was a no brainer for him to represent our home sale. Still, he exceeded our expectations at every turn. Kurt was exceptional from strategy to renovation to staging for the space. We are obsessed with his vision. He is knowledgeable and thoughtful about even the smallest details. When we needed him to take the lead or hold our hands, he did so with care. We were selling a home with unique charm, and we never doubted Kurt's ability to make the home shine. He goes above and beyond, and it was reflected in the result. We HIGHLY recommend him!”
-Michael Richardson | Seller | Shaw
★★★★★
“Kurt did a fantastic job selling our condo in DC! He knows the market inside and out and provided us a great road map in terms of timing and pricing for our listing. He arranged staging and repairs for the unit on his own and after he was finished it sold very quickly. He really went above and beyond for us and can’t recommend him highly enough. He really made selling our unit, a daunting task, a true breeze!”
-Drew Goodman | Seller | Mount Vernon
★★★★★
“Kurt went above and beyond to prepare our home for sale, hosted successful open houses that were uniquely advertised and garnered the positive attention of our neighborhood. He helped us determine what items to update prior to listing, found a tremendous stager, and sold our home more quickly than we would have expected.
Kurt was always available, reached out proactively to ensure alignment on decisions big and small, and kept us both patient and confident. Selling a home during a volatile time in the real estate market was not an easy decision, and we could not have been in better hands than Kurt’s. His integrity and follow up during the negotiation process and all the way through until the closing date ensured our sale went off without a hitch. We couldn’t recommend him more highly.”
-Jeff Carlson | Seller | Hill East
★★★★★
“Kurt is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and organized, and his expertise ultimately helped us submit a winning offer on our new home in a very competitive bidding situation!
As first time home buyers, Kurt also very patiently walked us through the home buying process and made recommendations when we weren't sure where to turn. He made us feel really comfortable through the whole process.
We loved working with Kurt and will definitely recommend him to friends and family looking for a realtor in the area!”
-Kelsey Brown | Buyer | Logan Circle
★★★★★
“As a first time home-buyer, there was a lot about the home buying process that was new to me. Kurt was there at my side every step of the way to answer my numerous questions, help me navigate the process and current market dynamics, and brought his market intel and negotiation expertise to bare to land me my first home. Despite historically low affordability and limited options working against us, Kurt got a deal done on a property that checked my long list of wishes. Not only that, but Kurt got me great value with an offer accepted well below market rate for the property in question. Kurt had a habit of reaching out to me at just the right time to keep the process moving forward and to help me set appropriate expectations at all stages of the process. Kurt was extremely responsive and was just a text or call away. I look forward to the chance to work with him again or refer Kurt to those in my network.”
-Karl Whitemarsh | Buyer | Columbia Heights
★★★★★
“If you're looking for the sign to use Kurt as your realtor...this is it! From the moment we started working with him, it was clear that we had found a true professional who genuinely cared about our needs. Kurt's promptness, friendly demeanor, and willingness to go the extra mile made the entire process smooth and enjoyable.
Kurt helped us buy our first home. Throughout the process he helped us hone our needs, showed us off-market properties, and helped us win a competitive process.
I can wholeheartedly say that working with Kurt was a godsend, and I'm looking forward to working with him in the future. Without a doubt, he will be my number one recommendation for anyone buying or selling in the DMV.”
-Jackson Geller | Buyer | Logan Circle
★★★★★
“Kurt is a phenomenal realtor. He is responsive, knowledgeable, and it is 100% clear that he has his clients' best interest at heart.
For us who are new to the home buying process, Kurt was able to answer all of our questions, walk us through the process, and give honest assessments of what he thought the homes we were looking at were really worth.
Kurt was fully prepared to make last minute, tight deadline offers. He also made sure we were protected with the right contingencies. For the home we actually ended up with, Kurt negotiated on our behalf and got the sellers to come down to a fair price.
For any first time home buyer this can be a daunting experience. Kurt made it easy. Would 100% recommend him to be your realtor.”
-Jesse Medalia Strauss | Buyer | Petworth
★★★★★
“I absolutely can’t recommend Kurt highly enough. From start to finish, he was the perfect realtor for us to work with as first-time home buyers. At the beginning before we signed on with him, Kurt took the time to explain the whole house hunting and home buying process to us, and he also connected us with a fantastic lender so we could get a sense of our budget and what we would be approved for. Once we knew our budget, Kurt connected us to an online portal so we could flag houses we were interested in seeing and he could schedule appointments. But Kurt was also great at taking us to see places that we wouldn’t necessarily have chosen ourselves from the pictures, but that had good potential and that helped us figure out what were our “wants” vs. “must-haves.” The DC market is tough, but throughout our hunt Kurt was friendly, level-headed and both realistic and encouraging at the same time. Another great thing about Kurt is that he has hands-on experience doing renovations, so he can see the potential in every house, understands what they cost, and point out where improvements could be made. This also means that he can point out where work on a house has been done poorly and warn you about potential pitfalls! We ultimately made several offers before one was accepted, and Kurt made the process as painless as possible and did some great negotiating that led to us getting the home we bought under asking price. There were many times during the hunt that I might have wanted to give up if not for Kurt’s calm yet tenacious demeanor. You will be in excellent hands if you choose him as your realtor.”
-Stephanie Berger | Buyer | Petworth
★★★★★
“Kurt is wonderful to work with! He knows the DC area very well, he's super responsive and he can give you some great ideas. He goes above and beyond getting the information you need for your new home. I was looking for something very specific and Kurt was incredibly patient in helping me find the right place, and did not make me feel rushed or pressured to make a decision. Highly recommend working with Kurt!”
-Meridith Mikulich | Buyer | Shaw
★★★★★
“As a first time homeowner, I was unaware of just how large of an emotional task buying a house was. Sure, I understood sticker shock, market trends, interest rates, and all the other things that are often highlighted in the media when buying a home but I was unaware of just how much of an emotional investment the process would take as well. Which is why, I am the co-founder and president of the *Kurt Matsa Fan Club.
In the winter of 2022, I found myself needing to buy a home in DC for a new job. I scoured Zillow and Redfin looking for what I thought would be an easy task of finding me a home that would fit my financial and familial needs. I liked so many homes as I scrolled at 3am, only to wake up a few hours later to them being gone. I felt lost in the process and doubtful that I would find my home. Enter Kurt Matsa.
I was introduced to Kurt through a friend and I owe that friend a huge thank you case of champagne because Kurt was truly an answered prayer. Within a month, Kurt took the time to get to know me and my needs, found homes to help me understand my tastes and the overall market, he dropped nearly everything to make time for me to see any property I was interested in, laughed at my dumb jokes, and after seeing a lot of listings (because I have decision fatigue and can't make up my mind) he helped me find focus- and found me my dream home.
Kurt is the consummate professional. He is well respected in his field, a steady leader, has deep and meaningful relationships with lenders that are qualified, competent, and diverse, and most importantly Kurt cares that his clients find the right home for them. He too is emotionally invested in your thriving in a new home.
I never do these reviews but I do read them and I am so grateful for Kurt's experience and expertise that I felt compelled to write one for his help. I hope that you will read this one and reach out to Kurt for your next home purchase in the DMV. He is truly the best.
*not a real club...yet”
-Stephanie Kendell | Buyer | Michigan Park
★★★★★
“Kurt helped us with our first home purchase, in the intimidating DC market in 2021. He quickly was able to hone in on what we wanted - from what we said initially (things like lots of cabinets) to what we realized only after viewing a few houses (a grand foyer) to things we never said but he was able to intuit (the general feel of the place). Being new to the concept of homeownership, he walked us through the entire process with patience, and was a great asset in pointing out potential warning signs in properties we otherwise would have liked.
Kurt also gave us access to the tools he had so we could get as much information as we could, and he was always available and responsive to us when we had a question - there were multiple times where he texted us a link to a house in the morning and we were viewing it at lunchtime. This dedication and attention helped him uncover the perfect house for us.
And that wasn't easy. The market made our home search incredibly intimidating, and Kurt was a fantastic partner - not just with his availability and demeanor, but with his encouragement as well. When we viewed disappointing houses, or were discouraged by the market, he patiently steered us to houses we could put an offer in on. And even when we did lose offers, he was a cheerleader who motivated us to look at another great property.
And eventually, when we did find the house we purchased, his negotiation skills actually helped us get it under list - a phenomenal feat in this seller's market.
Between his dedication, knowledge, and just general expertise, I strongly recommend Kurt for your home buying needs!”
-Galen Stocking | Buyer | Petworth
★★★★★
“Loved working with Kurt on the purchase of my first home in DC. He knows the neighborhoods and the market well and made the process as easy as it could be!”
-Riley Durkin | Buyer | Bloomingdale
★★★★★
“Kurt was a fabulous, professional, and effective realtor for us during a crazy time in the market. He was always thorough in explaining the complicated process and made sure we never felt pressured into doing or accepting things that weren't in our best interest. He had great recommendations for financing, inspecting, etc. and always made sure to remind us about important deadlines and was happy to explain any part of the process to us. Knows a lot about remodeling and repairing homes, too. For the house we bought, he worked with the seller to get the deadline pushed back and then helped us work with the financers to get an offer in 2 hours after our pre-inspection. And then called us at 10pm to let us know we had got it. Amazing!”
-Elisa Shearer | Buyer | H Street Corridor
★★★★★
“Kurt was incredibly thorough, detail oriented, and hard working throughout our home buying process. You will not find a more dedicated agent.”
-Kevin O’Malley | Buyer | Palisades