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Here are some of the reviews and testimonials we’ve gotten from our satisfied customers. We work hard and take pride in delivering excellent results for our clients!
Abode Advocacy Group
Level 1 5/45 Railway Rd, Blackburn
5.0 211 reviews
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Sunny
Professional, Strategic, and Trustworthy★★★★★ a week ago
We had the pleasure of working with Matt and Tess to secure our recent property, and their professionalism and expertise in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne were second to none. Matt’s experience in Melbourne’s auction market, sharp strategy, and calm confidence … More gave us a clear advantage.
It is fair to say that Matt is definitely someone you want on your side, not bidding against you!!
His thorough video inspections and honest advice made the entire process seamless and stress-free, while Tess’s insight into property selection, valuation, and market analysis was equally impressive.
Together, they form a formidable team whose integrity, knowledge, and dedication make them well worth the investment. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone seeking an edge in Melbourne's competitive property market. -
Jasper Camens
We definitely hit the jackpot when we brought on Matt and Tess to help secure our dream house. Their reviews were all glowing, with 5/5 from 200+ satisfied clients. Wow! That alone convinced us we were going to be working with a dream team.★★★★★ in the last week
Within exactly 1 week we had found the house we wanted. Brought … More on Matt and his team who set up a WhatsApp group where we shared communications, multiple times per day. Documents and images were shared via another easy to use app (Monday.com). Building and Pest inspections, draft contract, negotiation strategy discussion and more. Then the auction itself, where Matt’s skills really shone, and where we succeeded in becoming the new owners. It couldn’t have been easier.
We’re still pinching ourselves - did this really happen so quickly and so easily.
A huge thanks to Matt and the Abode team. Now we look forward to their help to sell our old apartment. Can’t wait for another successful result. -
petemish
Over my 40 year career I’ve dealt with multiple advocates. Matt and his team are as good as they come. I first dealt with Matt after receiving an email from his office of a list of properties that he has clients looking to purchase off market. I just so happened to have one of my landlords wanting to … More sell without any advertising costs or interruption to his tenants. The end result was a good deal negotiate for his client and my landlord was satisfied with the off market sale process.★★★★★ 2 months ago -
Amy Sweeny
Working with Matt and Tess was the best thing we did during our search for a new home. They really took the time to get what we were looking for and supported us through every step.★★★★★ in the last week
They know the market inside out and were always there to give us direction when things got a bit tough. They filmed inspections … More for us when we could not make it, took care of all the due diligence, and bid for us at auctions.
They were proactive, super responsive, and genuinely invested in finding the right home for our family. Thanks to all their hard work, we ended up with the perfect place.
We cannot recommend Matt and Tess highly enough and will definitely be using them again for future property purchases.
Thanks Abode Advocacy! -
Dylan S
We are incredibly grateful for the extensive efforts or Matt and Tess throughout our home buying journey. We had a pretty specific brief and they stuck with us every step of the way, working hard to help us secure the perfect family home. Their knowledge, advice and constant support gave us real confidence … More in making such an important decision for our future.★★★★★ in the last week
We are extremely happy with how everything turned out and would highly recommend Abode Advocacy to anyone looking for a genuine, hardworking buyer’s advocate who really has your back. -
Maria Wright
Best decision we made in our home search. After narrowly missing out on multiple properties, we engaged Matt and his team for help. The entire process with Abode completely exceeded our expectations. We thought we knew what we were doing before, but benefiting and learning from Matt’s experience, knowledge … More and connections was night and day to our previous efforts. Having Matt’s level of access to off market listings is a game changer for any buyer. Within just a few weeks Matt was able to find and help us buy an off market home in our ideal location.★★★★★ a month ago
He and Tess made the experience seamless, saving us time and removing the stress from inspections, communications with agents and all purchase negotiations. Always genuine, extremely proactive and responsive, and a pleasure to deal with at each step.
Having Matt on our side was simply invaluable. -
Pauline T
I had a great experience working with Matt & Tess. Matt assisted me with negotiating a property purchase. He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive and had my best interest in mind. In a highly competitive market he worked efficiently and strategically on my behalf to help my offer stand out … More under strong competition. Would recommend Abode Group if you want to purchase a good property quickly.★★★★★ 2 weeks ago -
Elizabeth J
I engaged Matt and Tess from The Adobe Property Group to sell my property, and from the outset, I felt confident I was making a sound decision. This confidence was well placed. Throughout the entire process, they provided independent, well-considered advice and guided me every step of the way. They recommended … More and coordinated updates to the house, organised quotes and trades, managed staging and photography, and engaged local agents. Their industry knowledge and negotiation skills, combined with their approach to property enhancements, ensured I achieved an excellent sales outcome and maximised my return.★★★★★ a month ago
Matt and Tess were very professional and highly responsive. Their involvement significantly reduced the stress typically associated with selling a property. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking to minimise hassle and achieve the best possible result from their property sale. -
Hero Thilakaratne
I recently had the pleasure of working with Tess from Abode Advocacy and the experience was fantastic from start to finish.★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
Tess was very open and direct about where her client was in the buying process and clear about exactly what they were looking for. We locked in a time with Tess and her client … More that same afternoon, and she conducted a thorough inspection while having clear, productive conversations that led to a signed deal.
It was an absolute breeze dealing with Tess. She is professional, fast, and communicates clearly. She gets the job done efficiently and effectively. Most importantly both the buyers and sellers were happy with the process and outcome. Highly recommended. -
Dong F
Thank you Matt and Tess for the fantastic service in sourcing an off-market property in my desired suburb! I definitely wouldn't have been able to find this property on my own★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
They always act with integrity, are responsive and incredibly patient. Their calm and collected nature, along with their … More industry experience, has definitely made this property search a stress-free experience! -
Andrew C
Matt and Tess were very proactive in helping us find our abode. They clearly have expertise in knowing the market and what to look for in property.★★★★★ a month ago
Being a young couple we benefited greatly from engaging Matt and Tess because of their extensive knowledge of the industry.
With the right strategy and team … More in place, we were able to secure our abode at our first auction despite the hot spring market coming into effect. -
Hayden Reed
We were appointed the managing agent to sell a family home in Heidelberg on behalf of a close client of Matt's. Matt was very hands-on with the sale process communicating on a daily basis between vendor and agent in regards to buyer feedback. A material facts disclosure situation arose during the … More campaign and Matt's advice to his client, transparency procedure to buyers and quick resolution of the issue gave the bidders much comfort and confidence to pay a premium for the home. We look forward to working with Matt and his team on the next listing.★★★★★ 3 months ago -
Braiden Bodin
As a first home buyer, I couldn’t have asked for better support than what I received from Matt and Tess. Their professionalism, market knowledge, and clear communication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They took the time to understand what I was looking for and guided me through every … More step with genuine care and expertise. Thanks to them, I’m now the proud owner of my first home. I’d highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable and dedicated buyers advocate.★★★★★ a month ago -
Karen Riches
I’ve known Matt Scafidi for over 8 years, first meeting him at the AREC real estate conference in Queensland. From the very beginning, he stood out for his depth of knowledge, honesty, and genuine willingness to share. He quickly became a mentor to me. At the time, I was an agent based in WA and was … More so inspired by his insights that I flew him over to personally review and analyse my business.★★★★★ 3 months ago
Over the years, we’ve stayed in touch as agent friends, regularly sharing ideas and advice. So when it came time to purchase an investment property in Melbourne, there was no question—Matt was the one I turned to. Despite residing interstate, I had full confidence purchasing with Matt being on the ground for me.
Matt, Tess and the team at Abode Advocacy Group were patient, persistent, professional, and incredibly well-researched. I had complete trust in their guidance and followed their advice without hesitation.
Thank you, Matt, for helping me secure this one. You and your team are the absolute best! Look forward to purchasing the next one through you! -
Tony Saad
Without reservation Matt, Tess and their team are the real deal.★★★★★ 3 months ago
They are always available, use clear communication, have expert knowledge, they are thorough, thoughtful, strategic, and come with a posse of specialist you might need need.
We had a closing & settlement that was months out and they … More never missed a beat. Handled the final inspection for us as we were literally on the other side of the planet.
If you want to be supported when buying a property call Matt.
Matt took very seriously all of the various important aspects in finding a property that would suit our needs for the decades to come
Matt and Tess at Abode Advocacy Group were fantastic as buyer agents. Before contacting them, my wife and I were unsure of what to do to buy a house and the thought of going it alone seemed like a daunting series of difficult or impossible tasks. From our first meeting with Matt, it was clear that he had a wealth of experience in the property market, representing both buyers and sellers, and that he took very seriously all of the various important aspects in finding a property that would suit our needs for the decades to come.
Matt and Tess both worked very hard to find a suitable property for us with daily updates on the search. Once they found a place that we really liked, they ensured that we were the ones that bought it. It only took about a month from starting the search to signing the contract on the house. They also put us in contact with their suggested building inspector, conveyancer, and mortgage broker who all made the process as smooth and easy as possible. In the end, we got a fantastic house that was far better than we would have imagined possible at the start of the process.
Andy & Family
Mount Waverley, Melbourne
Matt and Tess provided expert and timely advice throughout the process, separating the important stuff from all the distractions that can derail you.
Such a professional service.
We can’t recommend them highly enough and will use them again without a moment’s hesitation.
We wanted independent guidance on to how best to present, then sell our home – which is by far our biggest asset.
Matt and Tess provided expert and timely advice throughout the process, separating the important stuff from all the distractions that can derail you.
Our agent was expertly managed and finally we had an excellent result, well exceeding our expectations.
Be confident that if you use Abode you’ll be in great hands.
Helen & Scott
Caulfield South, Melbourne
They understood our needs and preferences perfectly, and presented us with a range of options that fit our criteria.
We are incredibly grateful to the team at abode for their exceptional guidance in our first home purchase. We were determined to find a home and abode made it happen!
Their expertise in the local market was invaluable. They understood our needs and preferences perfectly, and presented us with a range of options that fit our criteria. Their negotiation skills were outstanding, and we are thrilled with the final purchase price.
The entire process was made smoother and less stressful thanks to abode’s constant support and clear communication. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking to buy a home. Thanks Matt and Tess!!
Steve & Pam
Forest Hill, Melbourne
Communication from Matthew was continuous and he provided reassurance when we felt the most unsure.
I believe it’s a universal understanding that selling a home is up there with the top lifetime stressors.
My husband and I engaged Matthew to be our advocate for the sale of our home. Can’t underestimate the value of engaging an advocate, when dealing with agents and the pressure experienced throughout the journey. Matthew supported, advocated and firmly guided us all the way. Communication from Matthew was continuous and he provided reassurance when we felt the most unsure.
Many, many thanks to Matthew from Abode Advocacy Group.
Worth noting – we also had a great outcome with the sale of our home.
Leondra
Rye, Melbourne
We couldn't recommend Adobe Advocacy Group highly enough to anyone looking for a dedicated, professional advocate.
We had the pleasure of working with Matt and his team from Adobe Advocacy Group recently, the experience was exceptional from day one. He made the entire process clear and straightforward, tailoring his advice and approach to suit our specific needs. Communication was consistently excellent, both from him and his team. They kept us updated every step of the way. It was clear that they genuinely had our best interests at heart. We couldn’t recommend Adobe Advocacy Group highly enough to anyone looking for a dedicated, professional advocate. Truly top-notch service!
Andy
Croydon, Melbourne
Finding Matt was the best thing to happen to us in the search for our first home
As buyers new to Melbourne’s property market from overseas we didn’t know what we didn’t know and finding Matt was the best thing to happen to us in the search for our first home here.
We can’t thank Matt enough. In fact, it’s clear to us we would not have had success purchasing the house we wanted without his sage advice, deep experience of the Melbourne market, and strategic thinking.
Matt’s transparency, great communication skills, endless patience with our many questions, and accessibility – he got back to us quickly at all times – gave us the confidence he had our backs. We highly recommend Matt. He’ll have your back, too.
Virginia
Heidelberg, Melbourne
Matt and his extensive team at Abode simply deliver as promised, on time, in full.
Our recent experience was hassle-free, great value and seemingly simple for them- however I suspect it was quite a bit of hard work, smart solutions and some scrambling behind the scenes, but we’d never know, he just delivered the results without the drama.
Darren
South Yarra, Melbourne
Whole process was super professional from start to finish—smooth, easy, organised, and strategic.
I had a really great experience working with Matt and Tess at Adobe. Whole process was super professional from start to finish—smooth, easy, organized, and strategic. They’re true professionals on the search and absolute masters at the auction! What would normally be a stressful and time-consuming process felt effortless, with the added confidence of knowing I was working with experts who really know their area. Would highly recommend.
Lach
Wantirna South, Melbourne
The best investment you'll make!
The best investment you’ll make – From the moment we met Matt, the level of service provided by him and Tess was exceptional.
There was frequent and detailed communication in a shared WhatsApp group, as well as tracking of both on-market and off-market properties using Monday.com. We always felt like we were in good hands.
Matt and Tess found a property we initially thought was out of reach. Through their diligence and expertise, we learned that this was not the case.
In the span of three days, we received a video walkthrough of the property from Matt, inspected ourselves and then ultimately purchased this property at a price we were extremely happy with. We couldn’t have done this without Matt and Tess.
Thanks again team. We’ll be happily recommending you to anybody who might be looking for a buyers agent.
Nick & Emily
Forest Hill, Melbourne
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