Matthew prioritizes fast, clear communication — it’s one of the core commitments he brings from his advertising background. Phone calls and text messages are typically answered or returned the same day. Email and contact form inquiries are generally responded to within a few hours during business hours, and Matthew makes every effort to respond to evening and weekend inquiries as quickly as schedules allow.

If you’re in an active buying or selling situation where timing is critical — multiple offers, an upcoming listing appointment, or a fast-moving property — calling or texting directly at 425-463-8243 is always the fastest path to a real-time conversation.

Your first conversation with Matthew is focused entirely on understanding your situation, goals, and timeline — not on pitching services. Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply beginning to think through your options, Matthew’s goal is to give you genuinely useful information about the market and the process so you can make confident, well-informed decisions.

Come with as much or as little context as you have. Matthew works with buyers and sellers at every stage — from “I’m starting to think about buying in the next year” to “I need to list my home in three weeks.” There’s no pressure and no obligation. The first conversation is simply a chance to see whether working together makes sense for your specific situation and goals.

Matthew serves buyers and sellers across Western Washington with a primary focus on the greater Eastside, north sound, Seattle neighborhoods, and the I-90 corridor. Core markets include Kirkland, Woodinville, Bellevue, Redmond, Bothell, Edmonds, and Seattle neighborhoods including Laurelhurst, Madison Park, Ballard, Queen Anne, Fremont, and West Seattle.

Matthew also serves the premium Lake Washington communities of Mercer Island, Medina, Clyde Hill, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point, the I-90 corridor communities of Issaquah, Sammamish, North Bend, and Snoqualmie Ridge, the Snoqualmie Valley including Duvall, Carnation, and Fall City, and the north sound including Arlington and Camano Island. If you’re not sure whether your area is covered, just ask.

Yes — Matthew works with buyers at every experience level, from first-time buyers entering the market for the first time to experienced buyers navigating a complex move-up or investment purchase. First-time buyers benefit particularly from Matthew’s combination of advertising and construction backgrounds — clear communication and construction knowledge are two of the things first-time buyers most often wish they’d had more of after their first purchase.

If you’re a first-time buyer, the most important thing you can do right now is start a conversation early — ideally 6–12 months before your target purchase date. Use our mortgage calculator to get a sense of what different price points look like monthly, then call or text Matthew to talk through what getting mortgage ready looks like for your specific situation.

The earlier the better — ideally 60–90 days before your target list date, and earlier is always fine. The preparation work that goes into a well-executed listing — property condition assessment, strategic pricing analysis, pre-listing improvements, professional photography, and marketing preparation — takes time to do properly, and the sellers who see the strongest results are almost always the ones who gave their agent enough lead time to do that work right.

Even if you’re just beginning to think about selling and aren’t sure of your timeline yet, a no-obligation conversation with Matthew is worthwhile. He can give you a current market valuation, walk you through what the process would look like for your specific property, and help you think through the timing that makes the most sense for your situation. Call or text 425-463-8243 or use the contact form on this page to get started.

Matthew Konsmo is a licensed real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Danforth, located at 2111 N Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98133. Coldwell Banker is one of the most recognized and respected real estate brands in the country, providing clients with access to a national referral network, robust marketing infrastructure, and transaction support resources that smaller or independent brokerages typically cannot match.

You can reach Matthew directly at 425-463-8243 or matthewkonsmo@gmail.com, or learn more about his background and approach on the About Matthew page.

Yes — relocation buyers are a significant part of Matthew’s practice. Western Washington attracts a large volume of buyers relocating from California, Texas, the East Coast, and internationally — primarily for tech-sector employment at companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Boeing. Matthew understands what buyers coming from out of state need most: honest, local-first guidance on how the Washington State real estate market and purchase process differs from what they’re used to, and a clear-eyed assessment of which communities and neighborhoods best match their priorities.

If you’re relocating to Western Washington, the most productive first step is a video or phone call to walk through your employment location, budget, lifestyle priorities, and timeline. Matthew can give you a clear picture of which markets realistically serve your needs before you ever set foot on a plane. Call or text 425-463-8243 or email matthewkonsmo@gmail.com to schedule that initial conversation.