Philip Matthews
The name you trust in land sales
PHILIP MATTHEWS APG
ADVISORS
Real Estate Success Starts With Real People
SERVING THE NORTH CAROLINA TRIANGLE & COASTAL REGIONS
I tend to do things differently than some folks in land development sales. It’s not just about buying some land or selling a piece of property. It’s more than a bottom-line transaction. It’s about helping people. It’s about building trust. From the beginning I decided to value relationships above all else—and I treat each piece of property as if it were my own. I learned a long time ago that doing what you say you’re going to do is the key to happy customers.
READY TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY?
Selling large tracts of property can be complicated. I have been helping families, individuals, and corporations for more than three decades. Let me help you.
LOOKING FOR A PIECE OF LAND?
I work closely with buyers to learn their needs and leverage our strong relationships in the Triangle and Coastal regions to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
GOT QUESTIONS?
If you have a question with regard to buying or selling a property, I would love to talk with you and see if I can help.
A SUCCESSFUL TRACK RECORD—
Whether You’re Buying Or Selling
I have more than 30 years of experience in finding and selling development land and finished building lots for clients all over the Triangle and Coastal areas. I began my career in the Wilmington area working along the coast for nearly a decade before moving to Raleigh in 1995. Since then, I have been fortunate to broker a number of large-scale land development deals— some like Chatham Park, an 8,500-acre master-planned community (with more than 4,000 units) in the heart of North Carolina. But what gives me the greatest satisfaction is not the giant deal, it’s helping everyday people in my great state buy and sell land.
If you are looking to purchase commercial land or trying to move a piece of property for the best return on your investment, please contact me today. It certainly can’t hurt to talk.
FOR OVER 30 YEARS, I’VE HELPED SELLERS AND BUYERS WITH THEIR TRANSACTIONS.
Agricultural Farms Residential Developers & Master Planned Communities Factories Shopping Centers & Hotels
Hospitals Universities Land Investors & Preservationists Cities & Municipalities
FOR BUYERS
Having lived and worked in North Carolina most of my life, I have watched this state grow and evolve, and even had a hand in some of that growth. I have a 30-year history of helping businesses, corporations, and local families or individuals find the perfect property to meet their specific needs—both from a location and price perspective. My passion is to not only connect people with a desirable property, but to help them make an informed decision based on my experience with the region, as well as my understanding of the ever-shifting market conditions.
FOR SELLERS
I also serve as a seller’s agent, and just as I do with my buyer clients, I strive to help you get the best value for your piece of property in the quickest turnaround time possible. I have made a lot of good connections in the state over the years, and I always have my “ear to the ground” so that I am always aware of the commercial opportunities that are available for sellers, regardless of industry or size of the land. If you talk to my past customers, you will learn that I have a reputation for being a trusted broker, to help all sellers, large or small, move their property so that it meets their expectations.
A LOCAL BROKER WHO KNOWS THE LOCAL MARKET
I grew up in North Carolina. I’ve lived here and worked here most of my life. I know the people, I know the business climate, and, most of all, I know the land. I’ve grown up with region you might say. It has shaped the person I am and taught me that treating people well is more important than deals and commissions.
A DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS
People have certainly helped me at various stages of my life and I try to do the same for others. I am often asked to find farm and recreational tracts for people, or help individuals sell their family’s land for the best price once that difficult decision has been reached. Whether you’re buying or selling a piece of land, my job is to make things happen. Over the years I have helped local families sell their properties—as well as assist large companies find industrial or commercial tracts of land for very specific purposes. Much of my work comes directly from referrals, which I greatly appreciate, and I hope speaks to my capabilities and track record.
“I approach each listing as if it were my own property. And I handle that transaction with great care so that, hopefully, I can surpass my clients’ expectations.
If they’re happy, I’m happy.”
ASTERIA, CHATHAM PARK
COMMUNITY
PITTSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
I’ve always said Real Estate is about relationships. Whether it’s a simple property sale or a major master-planned community, it comes down to people. That’s exactly what happened at Chatham Park in Pittsboro, North Carolina. I picked up the phone and called the DMB Development Founding Partner, Mr. Drew Brown. (DMB was spearheading the Chatham Park Project.) That’s how it all started. I spoke to Mr. Brown at lengths on the phone and told him why this property was such a good fit for Chatham Park. Today it stands as one of the largest land brokerage transactions in the state of North Carolina.
Asteria, Chatham Park Community
Chatham Park is an 8,500-acre development community in Pittsboro North Carolina. 1,500 acres will be dedicated to building 4,000+ residences: single-family and multi-family homes, as well as some residences for people 55 and older.
“Every big real estate deal begins with a simple phone call.”
- Philip Matthews
BACKGROUND
2019-Present
Vice President of Land Development Sales at APG Advisors | Raleigh-Durham
1997-2019
Owner / Broker P.W. Matthews & Co., Inc.
2018
P.W. Matthews & Co., Inc - DBA Triangle New Homes & Land
2004-2006
Director of Land and Lot Sales for Coldwell Banker Builder Services, at the time, the largest New Home Marketing Company in the Triangle
1997-2004
P.W. Matthews & Co., Inc DBA Development Marketing Group
1995-1997
New Homes and Land Sales, Realty Executives
1985-1994
Land and Beach Property Sales in the Wilmington, NC Area
CLIENT LIST
Chatham Park Pittsboro, NC
Community Properties Tommy Fonville & Partners
International Paper Realty Corp. Charlotte, NC
Weyerhaeuser Realty Corp. Greensboro, NC
Home Builders and Developers Triangle, Wilmington, & Myrtle Beach
First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Raleigh, NC
Forest City Land Group Ohio
Fidelity Bank Fuquay-Varina, NC
“ WHAT
MY CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
I believe in building strong relationships with each individual client and customer. I will use my local and regional knowledge along with my contacts and experience to help you sell your property at the best price, or locate an ideal tract land for a great long-term value. But rather than listen to me, read what some of my clients have said about me.
“I have been working with Philip...since 2007. Philip [is a] top-notch real estate agent for REO/OREO properties. [He is] my best agent in all of North Carolina. Another factor that makes him a trusted real estate agent is [his] knowledge of the market, presence in the market, and the contacts [he has] to get a property ready for listings to the final closing.”
- Matthew C
“Philip Matthews is the individual I desire as a partner in real estate or any other facet of life. His honesty is unwavering, as he knows no other way to be. His loyalty is inherent, as he cannot be anything but. His intelligence shines through his perpetual openness to learning. He is bound to never disappoint, for he never surrenders. Above all, he infuses every room with a healthy, respectful sense of humor. To be his friend and business associate is a humbling honor.”
-Jim T
“Philip is an exceptionally knowledgeable and efficient professional who is committed to his clients’ best interests, consistently seeking the “Best Value” for those who engage his services. Remarkably, Philip is both reserved and personable in his communication. He conveys his stance and guidance persuasively, ensuring not to unsettle the genuine sentiments of a client or friend, and he listens attentively, which is truly captivating! Our relationship has evolved into both friendship and business partnership.”
-Mike W
“I was impressed with your negotiation and management of our land transaction. I’m confident you treated us fairly and performed admirably on our behalf. I will remain eternally appreciative of the excellent job you did and the favorable financial result. A heartfelt thank you! And indeed, we may require your services again in the future for selling some land.”
-Katrina C
Do You Have Land For Sale?
Demand for land is at an all-time high. And it’s selling at the highest price points ever. I am always keeping my eye out, looking for large and small tracts of land. As a land development broker with APG Advisors, I work with several large development and building companies that are looking for opportunities in the Triangle.
If you have a piece of property that you might be interested in selling, give me a call for a complimentary evaluation. I have the experience and connections to help you through the sales process and get you the results you want, quickly and painlessly.
Philip Matthews Vice President
