Crites Matthew

Connecting with What’s Next

It can be easy to get caught in the churn of everyday life … the nuts and bolts of transactions and commitments in life. In the process, time flies — along with months. Before you know it, the planning you hoped to do has been moved down the line.

One of those who enjoys helping his clients look for—and take advantage of—future possibilities is Matthew Crites.

As a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty, Matthew loves connecting them with what’s next.

“When I look at what I do, I really believe that this job is all about connecting with people,” Matthew says.

“Each day, my focus is on helping people around me be successful and supporting them as they reach for their goals.”

Man on the Move

Matthew was born in California. Growing up, he was definitely on the move with his father’s career in logistics. In the process, he moved to places such as Idaho, Arizona, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Texas.

“I traveled a lot. The upside of that was I got to know how to communicate well with people,” Matthew says.

“I feel like I got an opportunity to see the best of the U.S. and how to relate with people from different areas and regions.”

On the Sales Track

Matthew attended high school in Abilene, Texas, where his father ended up retiring. Along the way, Matthew pursued a career in sales.

“My first experience in sales was working for one of my friends’ dads who had a carpet cleaning business. I made him a deal that he would pay me $75 for every booking that I got for him. I killed it,” he says with a smile. “The biggest takeaway for me was that I realized I was pretty good with people.”

That was just the start. Matthew went on to work in several sales roles.

“In college I worked with Hot Topic and Zumiez,” he says. “I became a District Manager and ran stores and managed people.”

As Matthew remembers, his entry into real estate, “... happened in the most natural of ways.”

“About 13 years back, a couple of good friends of mine in the industry were there for me when I had some questions on switching careers. One being an agent and the other a lender, I felt blessed that I had that kind of insight into the industry, and after some research, I realized that real estate was standing out to me,” Matthew says.

“I love working with people on a personal level, I was passionate, and have a drive. Also, I’m an emotional guy in the sense that I like to connect with clients and hear their stories. I want them to understand that when they buy a house, they checked a big box on their list.”

A Growing Success

Matthew earned his license in September 2013. Since then, he has carved out a growing success story.

“The most rewarding part of what I do is putting a plan together and seeing it play out the way you and your client hoped it would be,” Matthew says.

“I love being able to deliver, whether that’s an investment property or their first home. I love seeing that success that they get to enjoy.”

Signs of Success

The results have been rewarding all the way around. In fact, in 2022, Matthew recorded $15 million in sales volume.

Family Time

Family makes life much richer for Matthew. He has a lot of gratitude in his life for people who have been there to support his success along the way, including his girlfriend, his family, and his ex-wife.

In his free time, Matthew continues an ongoing love for music. In fact, he is a DJ focusing on electronic music — something he has taken on with passion for the past 20 years.

Matthew also has a big place in his heart for traveling to other countries, with Iceland, Amsterdam, and Spain being among his favorites. He also is a big fan of attending festivals and enjoying good food.

Matthew has a heart for helping, too. One of his favorite groups to support is the Community Food Bank.

Caring Approach

Care is something that you feel when you talk with Matthew. He brings a thoughtful and dedicated approach to life and work.

“Every time I meet someone, I want them to know that I care. I want them to know that I am there to help them find answers and that I’m an optimistic guy.”

Congratulations to Matthew Crites for turning the passion he has for people into results for them … in turn, helping them connect with what’s next in their lives.