Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest and most respected credential awarded to residential REALTORS® and brokers, and only the top 2% of agents have reached this career milestone. Criteria includes 10+ years as a licensed agent, 150+ closed transactions, extensive initial and continuing education, and membership in the Residential Real Estate Council.

Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designees receive in-depth training in cross-cultural relationships, regional market conditions, and currency, exchange rate, and tax issues to assist clients that want to buy or sell real estate globally. Once certified, they join a referral network of over 4,400 CIPS REALTORS® in 50+ countries. 

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) is awarded by the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, and is internationally recognized as the mark of achievement for real estate agents with a proven track record serving affluent clients in the luxury residential market. Matt is also a founding member of ONE LUXE, Realty ONE Group's luxury division.

REALTORS® Commitment To Excellence (C2EX) is an educational program from the National Association of REALTORS® designed to empower agents to elevate every single aspect of their skills, strengths and standards. C2EX Endorsed REALTORS® are committed to practicing real estate at the highest professional standard in the industry.

The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.

At Home With Diversity (AHWD) is specialized training to work effectively within today's diverse real estate market, with a focus on fair and equal housing for everyone, and on building awareness, sensitivity, and appreciation of cultural and societal differences.

Certified Investor Agent Specialist (CIAS) designees have undergone extensive training in the financials of real estate investing to help real estate investors streamline the process of finding and evaluating investment properties to maximize their return on investment.

NAR Green designation and membership in the Green REsource Council provides ongoing education, resources, and tools to find, understand, and market properties with energy-efficient and sustainable green features. Matt has also held the now-retired EcoBroker certification since 2010.

Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS) provides tools and training for REALTORS® who work in resort and vacation destinations (such as Scottsdale, AZ) to facilitate the buying and selling of investment, retirement, and second home properties.

The Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR) teaches real estate professionals to work with distressed homeowners, with tools to qualify sellers for short sales, develop a short sale package, negotiate with lenders, limit risk, and protect buyers. Matt has also held the now-retired Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) since 2010.

2024-2025 President and 2022-2023 Vice President of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Arizona Chapter. Launched in 2020, The Alliance is the fastest-growing organization supporting the LGBTQ+ and allied real estate community, with over 4,000 members, full endorsement by National Association of REALTORS® as an official Affinity Partner, and a mission to end discrimination in housing. Founding member since 2020.

2020-2025 Arizona REALTORS® Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. Arizona REALTORS® is committed to building stronger, more inclusive and diverse association leadership and membership to better represent the communities we serve and ensure a superior consumer experience. The committee is focused on increasing visibility and involvement of the NAR Affinity Partners (Alliance, AREAA, HAREP, NAHREP, NAREB) and creates diversity, fair housing, and leadership training and special events for REALTORS® across all of Arizona. 

2021-2025 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee at West & Southeast REALTORS® of the Valley (WeSERV, the 5th largest REALTOR® association in the country). Provides training and special events to association members, seeks to eliminate discriminatory practices in the communities we serve, and helps to develop future leaders from a wide variety of backgrounds.

2023-2024 Professional Standards Committee and 2022 Grievance Panel at WeSERV. Reviews complaints against association members, and helps to ensure compliance with fair housing laws and the gold standard REALTOR® Code of Ethics.

2020 WeSERV Leadership Program Graduate. Created in 2004, each year a limited number of participants engage in a ten-week journey to gain an in-depth perspective on leadership, the entities overseeing Arizona real estate, and what it takes to be a leader in our industry & community. Many graduates become respected leaders at the association, state and national level.

2019-2021 Vice President, National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP) Greater Phoenix Chapter. Established in 2007, NAGLREP was the original organization representing the LGBTQ+ real estate community, and has served as a long-time advocate for fair and equal housing at the federal, state and local levels. Member since 2015.

2019 Chairman and 2018 Vice Chair, Global Business Council at Southeast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS® (SEVRAR, now WeSERV). Global Business Councils provide globally themed education and networking for association members to build awareness of the global opportunities within their own market, and to help them earn the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. There are over 130 councils nationwide, and ours was awarded GOLD status 3 years in a row. Member since 2014.

2010-2012 Board of Directors, Phoenix Gay Chamber of Commerce. Now called Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce, this is the oldest LGBTQ+ non-profit chamber of commerce in the country. It provides an inclusive business environment by fostering growth, visibility, outreach, and professional development opportunites for the LGBT and allied communities. Member since 2008.

2010-2012 Keller Williams Associate Leadership Council. Made up of the top 20% of agents in each market center, this dynamic ‘board of directors’ is actively involved in the leadership decisions that make each office more productive and profitable.