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Matthew Hilzendrager

REALTOR®

Get to Know Me

As a native San Franciscan who was raised in the avenues and the back roads of Sonoma County, my professional resume includes nearly 30 years in sales and marketing with nearly two decades of real estate experience. Since 2002, I've established a top producing sales record of over 300 sold residential and commercial properties. I know our city and the Bay Area like the back of my hand including the vital public transportation routes, schools, restaurants, state parks and all of the hidden gems that make living here so unique. Having sold in nearly all 9 Bay Area counties, my specialties include Single Family Homes, Multi-Unit Apartment Buildings, Luxury and hi-rise Condominiums and Tenancy In Common properties. I have also become quite versed in the intricate legalities of rent control, just cause evictions and condo conversions. I have worked with many investor clients to help purchase, renovate and resell homes known as "flipping projects". In addition to being a member of the San Francisco Board of Realtors, California Association of Realtors and National Board of Realtors, I gladly support local charities and nonprofit groups such as the SFSPCA, Guardsmen Foundation, Sunset Mercantile and the SGI-USA. I believe that giving back to the community helps everyone. I welcome first time home buyers, sellers and real estate investors promising to patiently guide you through the sometimes confusing sales process. My ultimate goal is to ensure that my clients feel secure knowing that the safety of their investment (and financial end goal) is my primary focus. I bring true experience, integrity and a level of trust that comes with being in business for over 20 years. 2022 Top Producer Top 10% Company-Wide

Awards & Accolades

Top Producer 2024

Top Producer 2024

Top Producer 2023

Top Producer 2023

Top Producer 2022

Top Producer 2022

Top Producer 2021

Top Producer 2021

UpNest Top Agent

UpNest Top Agent

Client Testimonials

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Michael M.

Seller
Matt just helped me close the sale of my condo. The fact that the City of SF was involved in the transaction made the process arduous, but Matt stuck with it and was a great communicator. I recommend him unreservedly.
Matt was very helpful with the purchase of our home in the outer sunset neighborhood of San Francisco. He is very knowledgeable about the market trends and comps in the area. He knew most of the selling agents and was able to provide insight on how they operate to give us a leg up in the process. Matt was responsive and readily available whenever we needed to talk with him. He knew what things to look out for when visiting open houses, and even was familiar with real estate code/permit requirements. He educated us at every turn, and was more than happy to answer all of our questions. He went above and beyond to set up appointments for us to receive quotes to enable us to redo the floors right away as we wanted. Overall, as first time home buyers, we were extremely happy with Matt and would recommend him to others.
I had the pleasure of working with Matt, and I couldn't have been happier with the experience. Matt's responsiveness was exceptional; whenever I found a home I wanted to see, he made it happen quickly. His preparedness, knowledge, and accountability truly set him apart. Throughout the process, he maintained transparency and a strong work ethic. Thanks to Matt's efforts, we were able to close on our home within just 2.5 months of meeting him. I highly recommend Matt to anyone in need of a dedicated and efficient realtor. Thank you, Matt, and I look forward to working with you again in the near future!
Matt recently sold our property, making the entire sales process seamless! We've had a long-standing relationship with him for over two decades, and his instrumental knowledge and expertise were invaluable in navigating the ever-increasing legislation pertaining to tenancy laws in San Francisco. We appreciate his business and highly recommend Matt.
We had an amazing experience working with Matt selling our home in San Francisco. He helped us sell the house for far over asking price, and the entire process was incredibly smooth from start to finish. What really set Matt apart was that he handled absolutely everything while we were out of town. He coordinated contractors, painters, landscapers, staging, furniture removal — every detail was taken care of seamlessly. The house looked incredible when it hit the market. Matt was much more than just a realtor — he managed the entire process and made what could have been a stressful experience easy and worry-free. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
I worked with Matt for about 5 months to close on a victorian condo in San Francisco, it was a probate, complicated process, requires an agent with experience and a lot of attention to small details, Matt was that guy to lead this complicated process smoothly. Matt keept me informed in all the details, all the way until closing the deal, he had previous experience in probate which helped a lot, he was very patient to explain to me about each step in the process time over time, I also had many questions, Matt was available always by phone, txt, email. Matt also worked with the lender to close on all the needed items, it was fast and accurate, and with the seller agent to get all the information we need also to close on the offer. While probate, there are many surprises, Matt was calm and handled each surprise very professionally. In the day of the court we both was ready, zero mistakes, I won in the court. Matt is very professional, he has many years of experience, and he listen to what the customer have to say, he give his opinion politely. After working with Matt for 5 months, I trust him, and I definitely will work with Matt when I will need to deal with real estate in the future.
Meticulous and personable, highly recommended individual with plenty of experience! Thanks again Matt
This is the second time we've used Matt to buy a property in San Francisco, and we're so glad we did it again. There's no substitute for local knowledge, and Matt has it in spades. In each house we toured, Matt cut through to the essentials--HVAC, power, foundation issues, pests, etc.--to help us skip over the lemons and focus on the diamonds. He also proved a very able negotiator given his decades of experience in SF. Often, he knew the seller's agent personally and was able to help us get a leg up in negotiations, and in all cases he was a shrewd and capable negotiator for us. I'd recommend him without reservation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in SF.
We chose Matt to sell our home based on his experience in our neighborhood and the fact that he was the seller's agent when we purchased the home 18 years ago. Almost two decades later, Matt remembered the house and pointed out and appreciated all of the updates that we had done down to the smallest projects. I believe his detailed knowledge of the house, the upgrades as well as local market conditions were key to us getting a great price for our home. Matt checked in regularly and made good recommendations for contractors and inspectors needed to prepare our house for the sale. He patiently helped us navigate all the steps and timelines required to get the house on the market during our preferred timeframe. Matt is a great realtor to work with whether you are looking to buy or sell your home.
Matt is the consummate professional. My wife and I have decades of experience with both commercial and residential real estate. I started my career as a real estate consultant with one of the Big Four accounting firms. Matt did not take my background for granted and took great care to evaluate our needs. He took the requisite time to share his understanding of the market trends, and match our goals with the opportunities the market presented. We were looking for a multi-generational home for our family. His decades of experience in this market, and the countless professional relationships he has cultivated, helped us to find the right home for our family. Matt has a great relationship with both buying and selling agents, loan officers, contractors and inspectors. Not only was he committed to finding the right home for us, but also provided valuable insight that prevented us from potential mistakes. I have more than forty years of real estate experience, and Matt is one of the better buying and/or selling agents you will have an opportunity to meet. Most importantly, Matt works harder than any agent I have worked and his commitment goes without question. If you are working with Matt and would like to talk with us, please let Matt know that you would our contact information. Respectfully, Frannie and Michael

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