I recently worked with Matt and Sheryl to lease out my condo and can hands down say they are the best real estate team I have worked with. Working with a real estate agent typically feels transactional, a short term assignment to execute a real estate related goal, with the agent's primary motivation to quickly close a deal. My experience with this team was very different: it felt like a genuine partnership, where recommendations and advice were provided as if it was their own condo. They were thorough and patient, looking for the best possible fit and providing detailed guidance along the way. I was also impressed by how knowledgeable this team is- they know the market incredibly well, know the pertinent city and state ordinances, and provided best practices every step of the way. I was especially impressed that every single one of my questions had an answer (and I had a lot of questions about any topic imaginable). Communication was prompt and proactive, and they made a stressful process incredible easy. Could not recommend this team enough. read more

5 STARS! If you are looking for a realtor, you've found the right choice with the Elakatt Group! They made our house buying process so smooth and worry free that we are forever grateful to them! From answering all our questions at all points during the process to recommending resources to work with for all factors of the home buying process, this group is the way to go! We are so grateful to them and whole heartedly recommend them to anyone and everyone! Thank you to the Elakatt Group! read more

When Matt sold my house during a turbulent market a couple of months ago I called him a "successful warrior". Now, after recently closing on the purchase of a new home, I'd add the titles of "welcome advisor and friend". His keen knowledge of the market and his steadfast yet calming personality is reassuring during a rapidly changing market. Thanks to Matt and Team Elakatt! read more

My wife and I started looking for homes in early 2020 and by mid-year we had seen over 100 homes, all through RedFin. RedFin is great for the particulars that can be sorted and filtered through their platform. The wants and needs of our home cannot be filtered and required a human element. Then we were introduced to Matt. He took the time to listen and understand our needs and wants and he listened to me for hours... I like to talk. The listings he presented to my wife and I were not just based on some filters, it's based on his QUALITY review. He also took into account a full market analysis (price, location, value, schools, neighborhood, etc.). When we finally found our dream home, he went to battle for us to get us every penny he could. He was engaged before, during, and even after we moved in. He provided us with so much help to get our home ready with tips and contacts to reputable vendors to make the best of pre-move and after. Matt's the best. read more

My husband and I enjoyed working with Matt. Buying a home is a stressful process but Matt made it easier for us. He is knowledgeable and responsive. We had a lot of questions and specific criteria but he was very patient throughout the process. As first time home buyers, there was a lot of back and forth and Matt was calm and objective throughout and often put our minds at ease. He worked with us after hours and went above and beyond. We cannot recommend him enough! read more

Matt was my absolute go-to resource throughout the buying process. I've purchased once before, and lets just say this time around really enlightened me to what a real estate agent brings to you. Matt showed up and tended to every point of concern I had. He was very concise and knowledgeable in his answers to my questions. He truly leaves no stone unturned. Another great thing about Matt is his reminders. From the time that we went under contract through closing, he sent me so many reminders for my new purchase that really were unrelated to our business together--- things like property tax appeal websites, utility websites, reminders of transferring utilities over to my name. Very pleased with who I chose. Thanks Matt! read more

Purchasing a property is a major life event, and my fiance and I are glad we had Matt to help us traverse the world of real estate and purchase our first home. He was very knowledgeable about real estate in general and provided answers to our questions and gave us advice when needed. He told us what to expect in regards to the whole process up front so there were no surprises. Our journey in buying a home took us a long 12+ months but Matt ensured that we stayed persistent yet patient. read more

I highly recommend Matt Elakatt. Not only did he go above and beyond for me and my family to find us the perfect house he is sincere. I give him 5 stars for a few reasons. He put up with my goofy husband that drove us bonkers. My husband was getting impatient with our loan process and even though it's not Matt's department he called frequently to assure us all will be ok. He also has great knowledge of houses. He knew when we were looking at a house that wasn't right for us. It felt like a frienship instead of a business deal. Please call him for your real estate needs. He's #1 in our book!!! read more

Repeat Customer! Matt helped us find our first home a few years back and when it was time to upgrade into more space he was able to help us through the process and make it just as smooth as before, and got us to closing even faster than last time! always knowledgeable about the market and what to look out for. Would recommend to anyone looking in the Chicago area! read more

Matt you just called me ... "Hi is this the owner at 5307 etc?" Make sure you know how to greet politely and later don't just hang up without a goodbye and thank you for your time when inquiring about a potential future sale. Very rude customer service, Matt. read more

My husband and I can't praise Matt enough for all his help during the process of buying our first home. He is extremely knowledgable, friendly, professional, and patient. As first time buyers, we were very grateful for all his help in making sure we had all of our questions answered and just overall being well versed in several areas of real estate. He was very responsive to all of our requests and needs and went out of his way to make sure we found a home we both loved. Matt and his sister Sheryl were so great in helping us with the closing process and providing us with several tools to make sure everything went smoothly. We are very pleased with our experience and we would definitely recommend him to anyone we know! read more

Matt did a great job for us selling our office condo. He was extremely thorough and helped make a difficult process go extremely smoothly.

Matt is a true professional when it comes to business. He works diligently to meet his clients goals and always has their best interest in mind. Since he is from the Chicagoland area and is well versed in multiple fields of real estate, he has the right arsenal to help his clients make informed decisions! read more

Matt is not your ordinary real estate agent. He treats you like family and excels at what he does. We were on a tight and probably an unrealistic timeline to sell and buy a house. Matt helped us do both within one months time. It was the smoothest process given how quickly everything worked out. He is an excellent advocate and negotiator for his clients. He explained the risks and benefits as we went through the dual process of buying and selling. With his guidance, our house being sold was under contract within 2 days of being on the market. He walked us through the process as first time sellers. On the buying side, Matt understood our wants and needs and helped us secure a home that we love. Matt and his team go above and beyond to make sure clients are taken care of. Kudos to the Elakatt group. This is one team that you cannot pass up. read more

Matt is an amazing realtor! He made selling my condo so easy! With his recommendations, I was able to sell my place for more then I thought I could! He was on top of everything every step of the way! He was so friendly and knowledgeable and I was blown away by his professionalism and expertise! I would highly recommend Matt! read more

Buying a new home as a first-time buyer can be an exciting yet stressful endeavor - let alone doing it in the midst of a pandemic and in an especially difficult market. Matt was recommended to us by a friend and we couldn't have asked for a better realtor to guide us through the process. Matt was patient, knowledgeable, responsive, and professional throughout the entire process. He went above and beyond, guiding us through what to look for, what to avoid, and wasn't afraid to give his opinion when we asked him. He made the entire process easy and stress free. His expertise and ability to negotiate allowed us to purchase our first home, despite multiple offers. He also has experience in renovating properties, so he was also able to provide us with tips on how we could go about making updates to our new home. To anyone looking for a realtor, don't hesitate - Matt is your guy! We can't recommend him enough! read more

If you are looking for a buy side realtor, Matt is an excellent candidate. As you might read in other reviews, he goes above and beyond expectations. Matt understands the home buying process thoroughly and was able to answer my extensive set of questions as a new home buyer. He has a great eye for attention to details which comes in hand as you become overwhelmed with the amount of information you need to make an informed decision. Matt was able to catch details at some of my viewings which could have been material issues and ones I overlooked. Matt displays integrity, honestly, patience, and is not afraid to give you an straight forward answer. He was timely in responding and the people he recommends have the same great qualities he displays. I would personally use him again in the future. read more

Matt was amazing! If it wasn't for him, I'd probably be homeless. We were moving from Philadelphia to Chicago within a narrow time window and Matt made the experience so easy and seamless. He went above and beyond and we really felt like we could trust his opinion on places and neighborhoods that we weren't physically able to see ourselves. He definitely took into account our likes and dislikes before including properties on our search list so it made our life much easier, only having to look through listings that we'd actually consider! He also took our little pup into account during the househunt, which was just the sweetest thing. Amazing experience buying our first home! :) read more

My wife and I owned a home in West Town and were looking to move to Highland Park. Matt was extremely knowledgeable on both sides of the deal. He helped us establish an incredibly accurate list price for our home and helped us negotiate a fantastic purchase price for our new home. He truly cares about his clients and it shows. He was accessible any time we had questions and helped us stay calm throughout the process by providing invaluable insight. In the end, we were able to sell our home for a great price and buy the perfect house for us to grow our family! Thanks Matt! read more

Matt assisted me with my purchase of a second two flat. I previously used a different realtor for my first investment, but after meeting Matt I decided to use him and I would do so again (and again...). Matt is responsive and provides his insights on items to consider when purchasing a home or investment property. His personal interest - will be what is best for you. He does not rush you into a decision to get a deal closed. Another benefit of working with Matt is that he has rehabbed multiple properties and because of this has a great network of reliable sub-contractors to assist on any project that may be required after closing. Stop your search now and pick Matt. read more

I was skeptical about putting my condo up on the market. Matt worked with me to understand my needs as well as figure out the best course of action for my specific situation. The biggest thing was the fact that he took the time to explain everything that is to come and his process as a whole. He was not only available before we decided to list, but was available at all times during the process. I got everything to work out in my case and I am confident to say that it would not have been the case if I did not use Matt. I highly recommend him and would use him for myself as well as recommend him for others that I know. read more

I had an excellent experience with Matt. Finding a new home in a new city can be nerve-wracking. I was moving from North Carolina to Chicago and needed a place within 3 weeks. My move date was also set for the middle of the month which made things a bit more challenging. I got in touch with Matt and couldn't have been happier. He understood my specific criteria and found a few good listings which were within my budget and close to my new job. Not being able to physically see the place meant that I had to do Facetime tours and rely on Matt's judgement. He was very responsive and clear about each listing throughout the whole process. In the end he helped negotiate and finalize an apartment which exceeded my expectations and came in under my budget. We were also able to negotiate my move in date and I had the keys in hand when I arrived with my U-Haul. I highly recommend Matt to help find the right home for you and will definitely reach out to him for my future needs. read more

I have the experience of working with Matt on both the Seller and Buyer sides. I have found him to be very knowledgeable, intelligent, and extremely proactive. In particular, Matt has a very strong insight and understanding into the numbers, valuation, and whether a sale/purchase make sense, which is a distinct differentiator from most agents. Most importantly, I have found him to genuinely care for his clients. read more

I've had experience with real estate transactions before working with other realtors and didn't realize what true customer service in real estate was until I worked with Matt. On multiple occasions Matt came over as early as 5am due to my work schedule to help with fixing items around my condo and other misc. items. From our initial meeting to after the closing Matt went above and beyond resulting in a multiple offer situation within a few days after listing the property ultimately setting a new "comp" in the area! Matt's promotional material highlights the acronym H.I.R.E. which stands for Honesty. Integrity. Real Estate, Matt delivers on that promise by effectively communicating and doing things the right way to all parties involved. Besides being a Realtor, Matt is a CPA and Real Estate Developer so he's well versed in all things real estate and finance which helped in multiple discussions and decisions. There's no need to look anywhere else - Matt's the real deal when it comes to real estate. read more