Client Reviews
From local home sellers & buyers

We rented out our unit at Cambridge Heights, Nutley. Simply put Matt is efficient and transparent. Our journey swayed between listing to sell and listing to rent. During this phase we had the older established Realtors in Cambridge Heights flip flop between agreeing to list our unit to back out over non existing reasons! I approached Matt because he had sold the unit next door to mine and is thus a trusted and known name in Cambridge Heights. We could not get a buyer considering our price but he got us a renter within a month at our asking price. All in all a great experience dealing with Matt who is timely, efficient, transparent and honest with his advice and recommendations.

My husband and I recently sold our home with Matt and can't recommend him enough! From the first meeting to our closing today, Matt made us feel confident and empowered. He made what is typically a very stressful process, easy and straightforward. Matt also connected us with amazing contractors who we hope to work with again in the future. He's a stand up guy, super knowledgable about buying/selling/living in Nutley and I'm so thankful my husband reached out to him. Thank you Matt and Realty Executives!

No matter if you are buying or selling, understanding the local market, prices and that every house is unique makes the difference. We are so happy we selected Matthew!!!

Matthew is the best! Professional and always willing to help!

Matthew was very knowledgable about all the towns and houses we looked at. Great communication and once we found our house, he connected me with everyone I needed to get the deal done. Offered sound advice and continues to offer his support, even after closing.My wife and I found our dream home and couldn’t be happier with Defede Realty. I highly recommend to anyone that needs to buy or sell a home.

A big thank you to Matt for navigating the sale of my house. He was able to execute a plan that got me top dollar and meet all my personal needs. I highly recommend Matt, he gets the job done!

I work with Matt as a mortgage lender in his office and his customer service is clearly outstanding. The dedication to his clients is excellent and his marketing skills are a cut above the rest .. always a pleasure working with him and his professional team that always get the job done !

When I sell, Matt will be my go to agent for sure!

My wife, Sandy and I are very pleased that we selected Matt DeFede at Realty Executives. Matt helped stage and market our home in Nutley so that it got over 12,000 views online within the first week. Even better we got a very attractive cash offer on the second day it was on the market. We were able to close according to our time frame. All in all a very satisfying experience working with Matt. Next time we buy or sell a home we will want to work with Matt again!

He is the worst seller realtor. He didn't do anything for me. He didn't review the offer at all. I had to change my attorney from his recommended attorney. My new attorney did everything. I don't recommend him as a seller realtor at all.

Best Agent In The Nutley Area. If you are buying and selling in Nutley, Matthew Defede Is The One To Call.

We made the right decision choosing Matt DeFede and Realty Executives to sell our home. We couldn't be happier with the results. Matt and his team were always available to us throughout the process and treated us with respect and professionalism. His knowledge of the local real estate market and approach to selling is invaluable. I recommend him to any seller without hesitation.

I grew up in Nutley so I always saw Matt's advertisements. A couple of years ago, I got the chance to meet him at one of his networking meetings. Matt is a true professional. He really cares about his clients and helping them every step of the way. He helped my aunt sell her home in Nutley and she had nothing but great things to say. To me, the most impressive thing about Matt is that he is always willing to help "the little guy." Despite being extremely busy with all aspects of his business, Matt always makes time to see how he can help me with my own business. I'm very grateful for that and I highly recommend!

Had a great experience with Matt. He is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Absolutely no delays getting things done. Made things a very smooth process. I will definitely use him again. Thank you.

Matt De Fede was a pleasure working with. Super professional and efficient. He goes above and beyond and is very accommodating. We will use him again in the future.

Matt is truly a professional, made this process extremely easy for us, extremely helpful explaining how the process works, setting expectations and was able to sell the home over asking price I definitely recommend Matt for all home purchases and selling. Thank you Matt and the De Fede team

Great to work with. I did nothing and he did all the work. Multiple open houses, major advertising through social media and print which is very costly, as well as presenting the media portion in a favorable light. Never pushed us to take a low ball offer even thought our property was a challenging sale. We hung in as a team and got the highest price possible. My Aunt who owns the house was dealt with respect and care as she was leaving the only house she’d ever lived in.

My wife and I worked with Matt De Fede at Realty Executives to sell our home in Nutley, NJ and could not be happier with everything that was provided. We met with other realtors first but Matt's hands on and personable approach made him an easy choice. From the day he started taking pictures of the house for the listing I knew he was head and shoulders above others in his field. His approach to marketing our listing was phenomenal. He really understands the power of social media and how to utilize it to get results! FAST!

Matt was literally available what seemed like 24/7, responded to every text, call or email and sold our house for asking price. He was on point with his advice and simply got it done. Thanks again!

Matthew was exceptional in helping us buy our first home. He is very knowledgeable of the housing market in Nutley and helped guide us through the process smoothly. He always responded in a timely manner and walked us through each step while answering all of our questions. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking to buy house.

Matt is simply the best. I cannot say enough good things about Matt and the team he works with. I needed to sell my home fast as I had to relocate for work. He was not only able to help us sell our house above list, he was able to help my wife and I get the proper contractors in place to get necessary work done, at a reasonable cost and do it all, from work to close, in a span of 2 months. I could not envision going through this process without Matt and the folks at Realty Executives. Buy, sell, whatever it is you're looking to do, get it done with Matt De Fede and be put at ease knowing you're in the best hands.

Matt is just wonderful! Being a first timer seller and purchaser of a house, I was to say the least very nervous and anxious but Matt was there with me every step of the way and also got me in contact with more fabulous people. I am very grateful for Matt and his team! I recommend Matt 100%!

I'm a first time home buyer and had a great experience working with Matt. He came prepared with a full team, and is always quick to answer any questions you have. I really appreciated that he followed up and followed through when things needed to get done. He's also so knowledge about about the area- thank you, Matt!

Matt knows Nutley, the best approach to selling a house and how best to work with people. He really cares as to how personal this is and how emotional ties are often involved. I would recommend working with Matt for selling and buying your home. He offers great guidance every step of the way.

Results Driven, Helpul & Commuicative. Matt is very knowledgeable with his marketing strategies; negotiation skills and he is very communicative. His attention to detail made the process of selling my home easy and lucrative for me, I couldn't be happier with our decision to list our home with Matthew De Fede.

I'd like to recognize Matthew De Fede for his comprehensive work in listing and selling my dear friends home. It was an unusual property that required a very specific buyer. Matt set out with just the right marketing plan, diligently worked open houses and every viewing of the property. As with any selling process, obstacles can arise, Matt managed and resolved each issue to bring the house to closing. Though he has many listings, he never wavered from giving this property his undivided attention. Matthew DeFede - knowledgeable, honest, strong relationship builder and most professional. Trust him with all your real estate needs.

Great experience. Quick replies. Exactly what I look for in an agent/broker.

Matt and his team have been very helpful throughout our home buying process. From arranging private showings, to suggesting listings with open houses and keeping us on track in this very fast moving market. I would recommend Realty Executives to anyone who is looking to purchase a new home!

Could not have worked out better! We called Matt because of his great visibility in the market, and we felt comfortable and confident after his presentation. The results speak for themselves. Multiple offers within days of listing, house sold 100k over list price! Wow! Matt DeFede + Elite Homes definitely the right choice for us

Matthew Defede is an amazing realtor even through a difficult process. He updated me along the way and ensured me time and time again that the process is difficult but will end in our favor. Would recommend to all.

A well deserved thank you to Matthew DeFede and his staff at Realty Executives on selling my condo in a timely manner. Great advise and prompt reply were extremely rewarding. J & S

It was great to work with Matt. We interviewed a few agents and decided to go with Matt. He is helpful, easy to reach and communicated during each step of the process. Our home sold quickly and for more then the listed price. I would recommend him and his team.

Realty Executives Elite Homes provides agents with 5-star support, which is why we are able to provide 5-star service. From our in-house CRM/Training application to our experienced and knowledgeable Broker and Broker Manager, they help us enhance what we need to build our individual brands. I’m truly happy where I am because I’ve basically found a second family. One where each of us just want to see each of us.. succeed.

Absolutely a pleasure working with Matt. He was so helpful and professional. He took care of us as a client and friend. He got us more than what we were asking and helped us the whole way through the process of selling our home. He is definitely the person you need if buying or selling and if hes not available he has an amazing team that will be more than happy to help you.

Matt made the experience of buying a home extremely easy! He found me a dream! Made the process smooth with good communication. Thank you!!!

Matt was a pleasure to work with. He was extremely helpful and very responsive to texts and phone calls. He made a very stressful time much easier. I appreciate all he did to sell our house.

I can’t say enough great things about Matthew! He walked me through every step of the way in selling my house. He is professional, reliable, and really knows every angle of the real estate business! Matthew’s on trend marketing skills is what makes him and his team standout. I will definitely refer him and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell their home!

Matt is the consummate pro and dedicates himself totally to his clients at all times. His attention to detail and getting thing done is 2nd to none. He worked very hard to make the buy and sell process as smooth as possible

It was tough, but we got it done! He always made himself available for anything that popped up. He advertised the property on a billboard and held multiple open houses to get the most exposure for the sale.

Matt stayed on top of this sale, kept me informed even though it took 4 months to close. Arbor Hills coop was very difficult The sale was done remotely, we are out of state

Matthew De Fede is an excellent real estate broker. He sold my parents home for above list and made the experience stress free. Very personable and technically superior, I would recommend my family and friends work with Matthew whenever possible.

I found the communication to be quite lacking. No reminder was sent for the appointment, which is unusual, as every other agent I've worked with in the past would follow up with reminders either the night before or the day of the appointment. This is good practice and goes a long way in providing excellent service for the seller. The appointment was made on Tuesday for Saturday, and it’s disappointing that no reminder was sent. Additionally, it was extremely difficult to get in touch with the agent, When I asked to reschedule, the agent refused, which I found to be unprofessional and rude. This experience has been frustrating and far below the standard I expected

Matt and his team provided expert guidance when preparing the home for sale. We achieved our goals and closed within 60 days of listing after attracting several offers. He was a true partner throughout the journey.

My family and I have used their services not once but twice to find us a home. 1st one 8 1/2 years ago and recently as of last week. I highly recommend this husband and wife team!! I've been friends with Matthew for years before home searching. But that is not the reason for special attention given. Matthew and his wife Billie gives the same attention straight across the board even if your not friends. They will treat clients like family. They full heartedly give it their all to find the homes that suit not just the needs of their clients. But makes sure that the home they have chosen gives them that warm feeling each time they pull up to it! Like they say Home is where the Heart is!! That's definitely what this team Matt and Billie do!! I would NEVER use another realtor other than them. My retirement home is next on the list in the future. I look forward to see what they come up with then! I encourage everyone in home searching whether it's renting or buying go to them!!

My sister and I chose Matt to list my mom's house after she passed away. A good family friend recommended him. Matt exceeded expectations! Matt knows the market, he's honest and he answered any questions we had along the way. If you're selling in Nutley, Matt is your realtor!

Thank you Matthew DeFede! When you sell or buy a home, you need a HERO. This is one of the most stressful - and expensive - events of your lifetime. Matt DeFede of Realty Executives Elite Homes (NJ) tackled my very complex move and treated me like family. He is the ultimate professional: experienced, practical, extremely protective of his clients and most of all, armed with both the tools and creative edge only a brilliant broker and realtor can offer. Matt was my guide, my mentor and my hero. I could not have done this without him. Why? Because buying or selling a home, which I did both in one day, can ruin your life if you don’t have the right person in your corner. I highly recommend Matt DeFede.

Matt is a great agent. I sold a house with him while out of state and he ensured all things were taken care of even though I wasn’t there. He’s highly responsible, responsive, and works hard for his clients.

Selling our home with Matt was a very smooth process. Every text, phone call and question or concern was answered immediately.Matt knows the Nutley market and knows how to effectively market a home so the right buyer is found. I would definitely recommend Matt and his team if you are selling or buying a home. Thanks!

After seeing Matt's face on every billboard and advertisements while working out at the gym, I decided to call him to buy a condo for my mom and sell my house. Matt was very attentive, professional, and spot on with the real estate market in Nutley. If you need someone to buy or sell, especially in Nutley, Matt is the person to call. I was extremely impressed with his attention to detail and his personalization of the selling and buying process. Matt made the process very easy and I would highly recommend him and Realty Executives! Thank you Matt!

Best agents in the business!

Once we decided, we were going to put our house on the market, we called Matt to meet with him. He went over how he handles marketing homes and was very knowledgeable about today’s market. We decided to sign with Matt that same week. He immediately set up a photographer had beautiful pictures posted. He did two back to back open houses and we had multiple offers after the second weekend. Matt was there for us to answer any questions and help us with whatever we needed. We would highly recommend using Matt to anyone looking to sell your home.

I’ve had the pleasure to deal with Matt and his team on numerous transactions. Matt possesses the knowledge and professionalism that many agents do not have. His years of experience have given an edge in negotiating and determining property valuations. Aside from that, he has a great sense of humor and outlook on life which many people have lost over the past few years. He’s overall a great person and an expert in the industry that I highly recommend.

I highly recommend Matt. He responds to your requests right away. He shares his honest insight and very knowledgeable about the neighborhood.

I worked as a marketing intern for Realty Executives Elite Homes this summer and being part of the marketing team and handling the office Instagram account, I saw how much time and effort was put into all the marketing of client's homes from professional photography and video and how the phones are always ringing with new clients on a daily basis, Realty Executives Elite Homes puts a lot of effort into selling their clients homes!

Matt is hands down one of the best realtors you can get in NJ. It all started with his personality, and the instant click my husband and I shared with him. It's so rare to find a professional, hard-working realtor, who also has your back the whole way through the selling process! He helped us tremendously when push came to shove and that's the kind of person you want on your team! We will be working with him again in the future! Thanks Matt, for not only the laughs, but for the hard work and dedication you put into our sale. It was a pleasure!

Great experience. Would highly recommend using Matt. He did a really great job!!!!!

Matt was great and extremely helpful in selling my home. He was easy to work with and very accommodating. Knows the business and is very knowledgeable.

Matthew is awesome, I used him 10 years ago in buying my house and renting out my former home.I needed Matt's help again with a rental, he was unbelievably quick and helpful and got me a tenant in record time. He is one of the best in using all resources out there to help with buying, selling, and renting your house.Matt is hardworking and knowledgeable. I will always contact Matt with all my housing needs.

Very knowledgeable and friendly agent. Was a pleasure working with Matthew always here to help and make the process as smooth as possible.Highly recommend Matthew

Matt was a pleasure to work with. We had a great experience with the purchase of our home and getting to find the right home for us. We were first time home buyers, not exactly sure what we wanted out of a home and Matt was able to help direct us in the best way possible to help us find our first home. We can't thank him enough for helping get to this point. He definitely is a realtor that is working for the best interest of his client and will make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible. I will definitely recommend him to anyone truly looking for an honest and excellent realtor, especially in this market. Thank you, Matt, for all your help.