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Philip DeMatteo

Philip DeMatteo of First Team Real Estate Ranks Among Orange County and Long Beach Top Realtors

Over 100 million in sales volume in 2021, Philip continues making records ranking in the top individual Agents in Orange County and #1 individual Agents in Rossmoor.  An experienced agent of over 20 years, with a primary focus in the communities of Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, Long Beach, and Huntington Harbour. Philip has expertise in nearly all facets of the industry.  His business continues to grow as he works to provide his clients with an exceptional full-service and client-centered approach that ensures his buyers and sellers achieve maximum results while minimizing stress.  

Born and raised in Rossmoor and as a Los Al school Alumni, Philip understands the community and his family roots run deep there.  His uncle was a local real estate broker in Rossmoor, and his father has owned and operated a maintenance company since 1968 in Los Alamitos.  At a young age, Philip mapped a clear path to his career in real estate, even investing with his father at age 14 in his first income property, a single-family home in Los Alamitos which he later leveraged into a multi-unit apartment building in Belmont Shore.  Philip’s well-rounded skillset for real estate was built in part with his calculated combination of education, obtaining a small business degree, and work experience, establishing himself as a management company in 1993, and working as a mortgage loan officer from 1996-2003 before becoming an Agent at First Team in April of 2003 to present.  

In an industry where authenticity can be hard to find, Philip stands out among the competition as a trustworthy professional, connecting with his buyers and sellers on a personal level.  'My motto is ‘clients for life’.  I stay in touch with my clients to build a long-term relationship with them instead of a one-time deal.  I’m always available for my clients and easy to get ahold of.  They know that when they’re ready to move, buy, sell, or invest they can give me a call.'  Philip has dedicated his career to being the top resource for his clients during transactions and well beyond.  Compassionate, empathetic, problem solving and personable, he is a unique individual who truly finds reward in helping others.  

Married for more than 20 years to a professional interior designer, Philip’s wife Danielle provides full-service home staging for his listings, a complimentary service Philip provides to his clients.  Together they maintain over 5,000 square feet of warehouse space for their carefully procured inventory. Highly customized staging and stylizing for both vacant and occupied homes on-demand to his clients has been an invaluable tool to ensure success.  'I love preparing a marketing strategy for a home for sale.  It’s my favorite part of the transaction.  I look to maximize the homes presentation with quality staging for vacant homes and stylizing for occupied homes to increase value and desirability and obtain the best marketing foundation with photos and video.'  With his hands on in-person showings, open house, and virtual tours he strives to achieve top notch customer service and highest value for his clients.

Philip employs the support of an exceptional group of professionals that includes a Realtor Assistant, transaction coordinator and administrative assistant.  He also utilizes the resources of an extended network of industry-related specialists who offer the same level of customer service that his clients have become accustomed to.  With extensive personal experience and knowledge in home improvement and creating value, Philip has client solutions and resources for everything from purging and cleaning, paint and flooring, electrical and plumbing fixtures, to renovations and beyond.

Whether he’s being called to represent a listing or simply fielding questions about the state of the local real estate market or implications of property tax status with Propositions 60,90,19, Philip is always available to speak with past, current, and prospective clients.  He enjoys the opportunity to act as a resource and an advocate in the many circumstances a home may be listed for sale, such as moving up, down, out of area, or trust estate sale, probate, or an investment property 1031 exchange. He looks forward to earning more 'Clients for life' throughout the coastal Orange County and Long Beach communities. 


Philip is in the Hall of Fame for First Team Real Estate & has received the Founders Award from the CEO.

2021 Awards include:

  • Top Agent Overall Sales Volume First Team Company Wide 2021
  • First Place Listing sold First Team Company Wide 2021
  • First Place Units sold Individual Agent Company Wide 2021
  • Ranked by 'Real Trends' #30 Individual Agent in California by Transaction Sides 2021 for Single Family Homes
  • Ranked by 'The Thousands' #179 Individual Agent in the United States by Volume 2021 for Single Family Homes

Contact Details

Email address [email protected]
Primary phone 562-254-6883
Secondary phone 562-506-1586
Address 12501 Seal Beach Blvd, #100 Seal Beach CA, 90740
License #01384378

Testimonials

"He is professional and a very caring person. Walked us through step by step and always kept us informed. Got us top price from the sale of our home. The best agent ever!"
"He is professional and a very caring person. Walked us through step by step and always kept us informed. Got us top price from the sale of our home. The best agent ever!"
Neil & Brandi A.
"We knew we were in good hands the first time we met with Philip. He understands the market and how to coordinate complex scenarios. I am glad we chose Philip and would highly recommend him to friends and family."
"We knew we were in good hands the first time we met with Philip. He understands the market and how to coordinate complex scenarios. I am glad we chose Philip and would highly recommend him to friends and family."
Thomas & Bonnie S.
"Philip was referred to us by a friend. This alone will tell you all you need to know. I take my contacts personally. Philip was just simply on it. We called or had questions he was always there to listen and had the knowledge to back up his responses. I feel comfortable putting my name on any referrals for Philip. Bob Thompson."
"Philip was referred to us by a friend. This alone will tell you all you need to know. I take my contacts personally. Philip was just simply on it. We called or had questions he was always there to listen and had the knowledge to back up his responses. I feel comfortable putting my name on any referrals for Philip. Bob Thompson."
Robert T.
"From start to finish Philip and his team were the best. So professional in every way! Made it stress-free for us to settle our mom's estate."
"From start to finish Philip and his team were the best. So professional in every way! Made it stress-free for us to settle our mom's estate."
Bonesteel Family
"We have lived in and owned homes in Greenwich, Connecticut; Maplelawn, Maryland; Princeton, New Jersey; Dallas, Texas; Manhattan Beach, California; and Charlotte, North Carolina. Based upon our experience, Phil's knowledge, experience, and data-driven approach are the best we have ever seen. His support team is also exceptional. We have utilized exceptional real estate professionals in most markets for our purchases and property management requirements, but Phil is in a class by himself. For example, when our relocation timeline took longer than planned, Phil was the only agent who stayed in contact with us during the six months, keeping us up to date on the market. For our relocation from Greenwich, CT, we sought to purchase a home in a specific area based upon our son's educational requirements. We also changed our requirements. Phil found our home even though I was traveling constantly between coasts and across the US. Phil attended our inspections and walkthroughs when I could not be on-site. His service team corrected many of the inspection items, including having a licensed electrician perform wiring. As my wife and sister-in-law both said, he had all of the information and listened to their concerns without any pressure to make a decision. Phil also helped correct the loan process based upon his experience to ensure we closed on time to allow my son to attend school without interruption. Phil also coordinated our home painting and repairs to allow our move-in to be seamless. The day before we moved in, Phil also gave us a personal tour of Disneyland. He paid for our tickets and got us special access to the park to avoid the lines. He also gave us 10 Fast Passes to avoid the lines inside the park. Our son loved it, as it was a great way to enjoy California. On our move-in day, he had a service person at our home to fix our refrigerator water line and HVAC thermostat within 45 minutes of our call to him. Our goal was to relocate our family from Greenwich, which is 2,800 miles away. Our son left his school in Greenwich on April 27 and began attending his new school in CA the next week without interruption. Phil exceeded all our requirements as an agent. He also moves beyond the competition by delivering exceptional service to clients by providing services and perks that other agents do not. Best Regards, Ray Joseph."
"We have lived in and owned homes in Greenwich, Connecticut; Maplelawn, Maryland; Princeton, New Jersey; Dallas, Texas; Manhattan Beach, California; and Charlotte, North Carolina. Based upon our experience, Phil's knowledge, experience, and data-driven approach are the best we have ever seen. His support team is also exceptional. We have utilized exceptional real estate professionals in most markets for our purchases and property management requirements, but Phil is in a class by himself. For example, when our relocation timeline took longer than planned, Phil was the only agent who stayed in contact with us during the six months, keeping us up to date on the market. For our relocation from Greenwich, CT, we sought to purchase a home in a specific area based upon our son's educational requirements. We also changed our requirements. Phil found our home even though I was traveling constantly between coasts and across the US. Phil attended our inspections and walkthroughs when I could not be on-site. His service team corrected many of the inspection items, including having a licensed electrician perform wiring. As my wife and sister-in-law both said, he had all of the information and listened to their concerns without any pressure to make a decision. Phil also helped correct the loan process based upon his experience to ensure we closed on time to allow my son to attend school without interruption. Phil also coordinated our home painting and repairs to allow our move-in to be seamless. The day before we moved in, Phil also gave us a personal tour of Disneyland. He paid for our tickets and got us special access to the park to avoid the lines. He also gave us 10 Fast Passes to avoid the lines inside the park. Our son loved it, as it was a great way to enjoy California. On our move-in day, he had a service person at our home to fix our refrigerator water line and HVAC thermostat within 45 minutes of our call to him. Our goal was to relocate our family from Greenwich, which is 2,800 miles away. Our son left his school in Greenwich on April 27 and began attending his new school in CA the next week without interruption. Phil exceeded all our requirements as an agent. He also moves beyond the competition by delivering exceptional service to clients by providing services and perks that other agents do not. Best Regards, Ray Joseph."
Ray J.
"Philip was a true professional very helpful and communicative throughout the entire selling process. He made it as painless as possible and was always available for any questions concerns or comments. A++!"
"Philip was a true professional very helpful and communicative throughout the entire selling process. He made it as painless as possible and was always available for any questions concerns or comments. A++!"
Mariano B.
"Phillip was very professional and knowledgeable. He was always willing to go the extra mile for us!"
"Phillip was very professional and knowledgeable. He was always willing to go the extra mile for us!"
Elizabeth T.
"Philip had performed all the details associated with the sale of our duplex and a very professional manner. I will recommend him freely."
"Philip had performed all the details associated with the sale of our duplex and a very professional manner. I will recommend him freely."
Anthony T.
"Highly recommend Philip and his team. Went above and beyond to help me and my family. Thank you!"
"Highly recommend Philip and his team. Went above and beyond to help me and my family. Thank you!"
Pauline M.
"Philip did an outstanding job staging our property listing all features and working closely with us through closing. Very happy with his dedication to his customers and would use Philip again."
"Philip did an outstanding job staging our property listing all features and working closely with us through closing. Very happy with his dedication to his customers and would use Philip again."
Daniel A.
"Very efficient knowledgeable and responsive in all aspects of the transaction for the sale of a house in Rossmoor - Los Alamitos. Would recommend this firm to anyone without hesitation."
"Very efficient knowledgeable and responsive in all aspects of the transaction for the sale of a house in Rossmoor - Los Alamitos. Would recommend this firm to anyone without hesitation."
Steven K.
"He is an outstanding real estate agent he doesn't treat you as a customer but as part of the 1st team family. From the beginning of the purchase till well I guess it doesn't end. He's always there for you."
"He is an outstanding real estate agent he doesn't treat you as a customer but as part of the 1st team family. From the beginning of the purchase till well I guess it doesn't end. He's always there for you."
Carlos I.
"Philip and his team performed above expectations in every category. They sold my parents' home of 63 years in record time and assisted our family in all aspects of clearing the home and readying it for sale. Philip is a true professional and we had no idea he and the team would help us in all the ways they did. 5 Stars for sure!"
"Philip and his team performed above expectations in every category. They sold my parents' home of 63 years in record time and assisted our family in all aspects of clearing the home and readying it for sale. Philip is a true professional and we had no idea he and the team would help us in all the ways they did. 5 Stars for sure!"
John H.
"Philip and his team were outstanding from start to finish! Working with Philip, Stacy, and Tina was a great experience! They are a very dedicated team as evident in their constant advocacy on our behalf and Philip and Stacy continuing to work despite being sick since the time of our home inspection. Even though they were ill they made sure our closing took place on schedule. We couldn't have asked for anything more and will be referring Philip and his team to everyone we know. Thank you, Philip, Stacy, and Tina for a job well done!"
"Philip and his team were outstanding from start to finish! Working with Philip, Stacy, and Tina was a great experience! They are a very dedicated team as evident in their constant advocacy on our behalf and Philip and Stacy continuing to work despite being sick since the time of our home inspection. Even though they were ill they made sure our closing took place on schedule. We couldn't have asked for anything more and will be referring Philip and his team to everyone we know. Thank you, Philip, Stacy, and Tina for a job well done!"
Mark & Krista S.
"Pleasure to work with Philip and his teams helped us purchase the home; the process went very smoothly. His team was very responsive and informative. We were able to close the house in less than 21 days."
"Pleasure to work with Philip and his teams helped us purchase the home; the process went very smoothly. His team was very responsive and informative. We were able to close the house in less than 21 days."
Hung & Theresa N.
"Philip DeMatteo and his team did an outstanding job with getting our home on the market and sold in less than 2 months. He was very professional and attentive to our needs. He worked with us in regards to how we wanted to have our home prepared to go into the sale and made everything very seamless."
"Philip DeMatteo and his team did an outstanding job with getting our home on the market and sold in less than 2 months. He was very professional and attentive to our needs. He worked with us in regards to how we wanted to have our home prepared to go into the sale and made everything very seamless."
Raymond M.
"Philip and his whole team were awesome during our home purchase process! Top service and total 1-stop shop for the home buying process and post process. We were working with him to find a new home remotely across the country. A+ for offering all services to make the process smooth and easy. The whole team is very responsive and goes above and beyond to find solutions and feel good moving into the new home."
"Philip and his whole team were awesome during our home purchase process! Top service and total 1-stop shop for the home buying process and post process. We were working with him to find a new home remotely across the country. A+ for offering all services to make the process smooth and easy. The whole team is very responsive and goes above and beyond to find solutions and feel good moving into the new home."
Ariel W.
"Philip and his team were amazing to work with. He was both our listing-able buying agent and made the process as smooth as it could be. We hit a couple of bumps in the road along the way but anytime something came up I had total confidence in Philips ability. His knowledge and insight were extremely helpful to us. Would and will definitely recommend them to anyone."
"Philip and his team were amazing to work with. He was both our listing-able buying agent and made the process as smooth as it could be. We hit a couple of bumps in the road along the way but anytime something came up I had total confidence in Philips ability. His knowledge and insight were extremely helpful to us. Would and will definitely recommend them to anyone."
Nickalis C.
"Philip and his team are the most professional team I have ever met. I was tasked with selling my mother's home because she was moving into assisted living at age 95. I needed all the help I could get. Philip and his team walked me through everything. They went over and above every step of the way. They assisted me in clearing out the house which was a huge help. They did a fantastic job staging the home and made perfect recommendations for the few things that needed to be done to present the house at its best. Extravagant improvements were not even recommended. The house looked wonderful with their guidance and sold within a few days on the market. All the professionals that they recommended were top-notch and did a wonderful job from painting to staging to furniture removal to escrow to closing. Every step of the way was done professionally. I cannot say enough about this team!"
"Philip and his team are the most professional team I have ever met. I was tasked with selling my mother's home because she was moving into assisted living at age 95. I needed all the help I could get. Philip and his team walked me through everything. They went over and above every step of the way. They assisted me in clearing out the house which was a huge help. They did a fantastic job staging the home and made perfect recommendations for the few things that needed to be done to present the house at its best. Extravagant improvements were not even recommended. The house looked wonderful with their guidance and sold within a few days on the market. All the professionals that they recommended were top-notch and did a wonderful job from painting to staging to furniture removal to escrow to closing. Every step of the way was done professionally. I cannot say enough about this team!"
Debbie T.
"Amazing experience. Phillip went above and beyond and would work with him again and refer to a friend."
"Amazing experience. Phillip went above and beyond and would work with him again and refer to a friend."
Thomas & Vanessa C.

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