Matt is a consummate professional, so you KNOW you're in good hands if he's representing your property. As a seller, things never move as fast as you'd like, but he kept me informed for the entire journey. When tweaks were needed to the strategy, he explained why and helped me understand the bigger game plan. Selling your home is stressful and deeply personal but it genuinely felt like he had my best interests at heart. If you're lucky, you'll get to work with him too!
Claudette Archer
When my siblings and I began our search for a real estate agent in Midwood, Brooklyn we knew we needed someone with both local roots and a modern, data-driven approach. We interviewed several candidates, but Matt Kirby-Smith stood out immediately. The deciding factor was his clear, strategic presentation during our initial meeting. He didn't just tell us what the market was doing; he showed us exactly how he planned to position our house using data on recent comparable sales and a detailed marketing timeline. Selecting Matt was a decision based...
Mary D
I had the opportunity to work with Matt on the sale of my co-op in Park Slope and purchase of a condo in Greenwood Heights and highly recommend him for anyone in need of a real estate agent who will look out for your best interests. As a native Brooklynite, Matt is extremely knowledgeable about the local market and was a tremendous resource to us on both transactions. On the sell-side, he provided fantastic guidance on pricing strategy + staging, resulting in a bidding war among eight offers (all well above ask) after just two open houses, whi...
Max M
Thanks to Matt my two bedroom coop apartment in Boerum Hill sold in record time during a period of high interest rates when there was really not much movement in real estate. Matt laid out the whole process the first time I met him and everything went like clockwork and ended up selling exactly in the time he predicted. He assembled a great team of refinishers, stagers, cleaners, etc. and I had total confidence in all members of the team. Compass Concierge, which Matt introduced me to, was especially helpful in financing repairs to be repaid at...
Carolyn H
I worked with Matt to sell the Fort Greene 1 bedroom co-op that I had lived in for 11 years and simultaneously searched for a new 2 bedroom condo to buy in a neighborhood I hadn't decided on yet. From day 1, Matt was great about explaining all the corresponding steps on the selling and buying sides of the process, and telling me what I should be doing week to week vs. what he would be doing to keep us on track. On the buying side, it was great to have Matt's expertise and enthusiasm in exploring Brooklyn neighborhoods -- it made the process of ...
Amy B.
When I moved to Park Slope last year, mid-Pandemic, I was fortunate to have Matthew Kirby-Smith as my broker. Not only was he extremely responsive and helpful during a particularly stressful time, he was incredibly knowledgeable about his neighborhood! Sharing all of his favorite places made me feel welcome and at home even before I bought a place! I always felt Matthew was there for me, answering questions, addressing concerns, assembling paperwork when required; he was organized, informative, supportive and resourceful throughout the process....
Ruth S.
Matt did a great job partnering with us in the sale of our co-op. He was very responsive, and professional and carefully listened to our objectives. He goes above and beyond to achieve the best outcome for his customers. Matt oversaw the Compass Concierge process from start to finish. He introduced us to a stager and managed the contractor's work including painting and a kitchen renovation, which really made all the difference in attracting the right buyer. He gave us great advice and his knowledge of the market was outstanding.
Margarita
We had the pleasure of working with Matthew on the purchase of our Brooklyn co-op. Throughout the entire process, Matthew was extremely responsive, organized and resourceful. At many different points during a home search and transaction, there can be stressful and trying moments. Matthew guided us with a calming presence and expert counsel. We would highly recommend Matthew's services and will continue to work with him in any future transactions.
Joe Z.
When I decided to sell my brownstone in Park Slope, Brooklyn of 32 years, it was a big decision. I was particularly concerned about where to relocate in Brooklyn. I gave myself two weeks to look at 10 properties in Bay Ridge and had a list of the eight most important qualities I wanted for this move and likely to be one that could keep me happy for many years. Matt more that met my expectations. He answered my emails and calls within an hour of my request and was willing to help me complete many of the required documents. He was punctual, alway...
Amy
