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MATZ ZACHARY Opus Elite Real Estate Opus Elite Real Estate
Answering the Need
While leadership is exhibited in a number of ways, one of the traits that leaders tend to have in common is the willingness to provide support wherever it’s needed.
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That’s a quality that Zachary Matz shares with those around him.
As a REALTOR® with Keller
“That gave me experience in project management, marketing, design, and finance, as well as running my own business,” he remembers.
“That gave me experience in project management, marketing, design, and finance, as well as running my own business,” he remembers.
Selfless Service
Selfless Service
In time, Zachary moved back to Philadelphia. He became a Paramedic in 2017 and joined the Philadelphia Fire Department in 2019. Today, he works for the city’s Fire Department as a Medic.
Williams Philadelphia on the Venture Philly Group, Zachary answers the need wherever it arises.
“I love helping people. In Philadelphia, I go into every area of the city as a Paramedic and I see the struggles that people go through. As part of that, Section 8 tenants fell into my lap initially with financial struggles. I want to help people through that.” Zachary explains. Since then, Zachary’s real estate involvement has grown to include buyers, sellers, and investors alike.
In time, Zachary moved back to Philadelphia. He became a Paramedic in 2017 and joined the Philadelphia Fire Department in 2019. Today, he works for the city’s Fire Department as a Medic.
“When I first got my job with Philly Fire, they require you to live in the city, so I knew I wanted to buy a property, and I did so in Fairmount,” Zachary remembers.
“When I first got my job with Philly Fire, they require you to live in the city, so I knew I wanted to buy a property, and I did so in Fairmount,” Zachary remembers.
“I like facing challenges and finding their solutions. With that energy and focus, the challenge became how can I become a homeowner and minimize my costs. So I house-hacked a place in Fairmont then moved with my now fiancé to Roxborough and purchased a duplex. I have the rental in Fairmont and the duplex in Roxborough, so began the investment side of my real estate journey.”
“Whoever calls my phone, I’m going to answer and do what I can to figure out their situation. That’s what I like about both medicine and real estate … they keep me on my toes and allow me to make a di erence.”
Made in Philadelphia
“I like facing challenges and finding their solutions. With that energy and focus, the challenge became how can I become a homeowner and minimize my costs. So I house-hacked a place in Fairmont then moved with my now fiancé to Roxborough and purchased a duplex. I have the rental in Fairmont and the duplex in Roxborough, so began the investment side of my real estate journey.”
Best of Both Worlds
Best of Both Worlds
Through time, Zachary brought his love of real estate together with his work with the Fire Department.
Zachary was born and raised in Montgomery County, just outside of Philadelphia. As he came of age, he attended the University of Maryland, where he pursued a Sports Medicine degree with initial plans of becoming a Physical Therapist.
Through time, Zachary brought his love of real estate together with his work with the Fire Department.
“As I was talking with peers on the Philly Fire Department, I saw they were looking for ways to put their money to work, and I would naturally bring up real estate,” he says.
“As I was talking with peers on the Philly Fire Department, I saw they were looking for ways to put their money to work, and I would naturally bring up real estate,” he says.
While he was in school in College Park, Zachary joined the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department there and worked there for five years. He also unleashed his entrepreneurial spirit in college— co-founding a mobile app company.
“I figured why not help them on a professional level? I like helping them focus that energy, gather those assets and grow the way they want to. That’s what inspired me to get my real estate license in April 2022.”
“I figured why not help them on a professional level? I like helping them focus that energy, gather those assets and grow the way they want to. That’s what inspired me to get my real estate license in April 2022.”
Zachary’s first ‘client’ from his time with the fire department was his cat Albert whom he adopted after finding Albert outside of Albert Einstein Medical Center while on duty and gave him a home. “There’s always the argument of who rescued who, but honestly helping to improve any living conditions is such a rewarding experience for me.”
Zachary’s first ‘client’ from his time with the fire department was his cat Albert whom he adopted after finding Albert outside of Albert Einstein Medical Center while on duty and gave him a home. “There’s always the argument of who rescued who, but honestly helping to improve any living conditions is such a rewarding experience for me.” include cooking and travel. In fact, one of his ambitions is to make it to all U.S. National Parks. include cooking and travel. In fact, one of his ambitions is to make it to all U.S. National Parks.
When it comes to giving back, Zachary likes to support CHOP, Paws and A ection (introduced by his fiancé), and Race for the Cure.
When it comes to giving back, Zachary likes to support CHOP, Paws and A ection (introduced by his fiancé), and Race for the Cure.
Commitment
Commitment
Enjoying Every Day
Enjoying Every Day
In his relatively young real estate career, Zachary has spared little time in making his presence known. He continues to grow his business by being active with his own transactions — having been on the buyer’s side, selling two houses and renting out six properties for his clients.
Zachary has a spirit of helpfulness that shines through in every setting.
In his relatively young real estate career, Zachary has spared little time in making his presence known. He continues to grow his business by being active with his own transactions — having been on the buyer’s side, selling two houses and renting out six properties for his clients.
Away from work, Zachary likes to stay active. As he was growing up, Zachary was an avid swimmer. That continues to be one of his favorite free-time activities.
Zachary has a spirit of helpfulness that shines through in every setting.
“I really want to go above and beyond for whoever I meet. For those I connect with, I put in a lot of e ort and I won’t say no to anybody,” he points out.
“I really want to go above and beyond for whoever I meet. For those I connect with, I put in a lot of e ort and I won’t say no to anybody,” he points out.
Away from work, Zachary likes to stay active. As he was growing up, Zachary was an avid swimmer. That continues to be one of his favorite free-time activities.
He is also a big Philly sports fan. As part of that, he loves attending games. Other favorite activities
He is also a big Philly sports fan. As part of that, he loves attending games. Other favorite activities
“I’m always going to be an open ear and be very solution-oriented and creative to do everything in my power to help you solve any issue you’re facing. I like to think outside the box to accomplish whatever needs to be done and keep high energy in the process.”
“I’m always going to be an open ear and be very solution-oriented and creative to do everything in my power to help you solve any issue you’re facing. I like to think outside the box to accomplish whatever needs to be done and keep high energy in the process.”
Each day, Zachary continues to meet the needs of people in the community in vital ways.
“I like to talk with anyone about anything and build rapport. Through my job as a Paramedic, it’s important to build immediate rapport with a patient and their family members and have people trust us up front … not just because of the uniform but because of the person wearing it,” Zachary explains.
“I like to talk with anyone about anything and build rapport. Through my job as a Paramedic, it’s important to build immediate rapport with a patient and their family members and have people trust us up front … not just because of the uniform but because of the person wearing it,” Zachary explains.
“In real estate, I want to use that same approach of rapport to understand clients’ needs and get to a solution for them.”
“In real estate, I want to use that same approach of rapport to understand clients’ needs and get to a solution for them.”
Each day, Zachary continues to meet the needs of people in the community in vital ways.
Truly, Zachary puts himself out there to make a di erence in the lives of people every day … by answering their needs.
Truly, Zachary puts himself out there to make a di erence in the lives of people every day … by answering their needs.
