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The Mathew J. Arruda Group is a real estate team led by broker Mathew J. Arruda, working out of New Bedford and handling residential and commercial sales, purchases, and rentals across the South Coast. The state registry confirms his Massachusetts real estate broker license (9560412-RE-B) is active. The team has been affiliated with more than one brokerage over the years — news coverage places them at Robert Paul Properties in 2022-2023 and at Compass since at least 2024. Reviewers describe a team that stays involved from first call to closing, with Mat frequently working alongside teammates Melissa and Christine. Several clients have used the group repeatedly: one family sold three properties over three years, another described two sales and a purchase, and one buyer said this was the third time working with Mat. In a 2024 review, a family described selling a multi-unit house that had been in their family for over 80 years. Another 2024 review described selling within days of taking the listing. A 2025 review described the team helping a family relocate from North Carolina, working remotely through the process. Recent reviews from the last six months continue this pattern — clients describe expertise, availability, and being guided through every step, with no negative reviews in that window. Local news coverage backs up the volume of listings: the group has been covered handling several notable New Bedford properties, including a $1.05 million historic mansion known locally as "the Pink House" (2023) and a 200-year-old former whaling warehouse listed at $875,000 (2022). Google shows a 5-star average from 31 ratings, and every dated review on file is five stars going back to 2023. For a South Coast homeowner buying, selling, or renting — including higher-end or historic properties — this is a well-documented, consistently reviewed option; worth confirming which brokerage they're currently affiliated with and which team member you'd be working with directly.
“The Mathew J. Arruda Group/Compass/Mathew J. Arruda ... Driving by this mid-century home in the West End of New Bedford, you might not look twice. ... This three-bedroom home on Hawthorn Street recently hit the market for $569,000, but with the amazing mix of old and new this house holds, it probably won't last long. ... Often homes from ... 50s can have dated ... -- old cabinets, weird trim, carpet that has been there since the ... Hawthorn Street home, ... older features have a much more modern feel. ... embraced the vintage vibes of the ... extenuate many of them with a more ... There are s”
“has been listed for sale by The Mathew J. Arruda Group”
“A little late to all the Barbie hype, but still in all its pink glory[the Gilbert Russell/Russell-Rotch Abbe House has officially hit the market](https://mathewjarruda.robertpaul.com/real-estate/405-county-st-new-bedford-ma-02740/73153000/141053868). ... Lovingly known around New Bedford as “The Pink House,” this historic gem at 405 County St. has been listed for sale by[The Mathew J. Arruda Group](https://mathewjarruda.robertpaul.com/real-estate/405-county-st-new-bedford-ma-02740/73153000/141053868). ... According to the[New Bedford Preservation Society](https://nbpreservationsociety.org/), t”
“the notable pink house currently listed by The Mathew J. Arruda Group”
“Listed by The Mathew J. Arruda Group of Robert Paul Properties, the over 200-year-old warehouse-turned-home”
We can't recommend Mat and his team enough. Now that we've been in our home for a couple of months, we're even more grateful for everything he did to help us get here. He guided us through every step of the process with so much expertise, patience, and support. What we appreciated most was that he never pressured us or tried to sway our decisions. He always let us form our own opinions first, and when we wanted his advice, he gave thoughtful, honest guidance without ever making us feel pushed in one direction. That balance meant so much to us. The home buying process was stressful, but having Mat in our corner gave us so much confidence. He's knowledgeable, responsive, genuinely cares about his clients, and is a true class act. We're so thankful we had him as our realtor and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Matt Arruda and his incredible team at Compass are amazing, professional, knowledgeable, and attentive from start to finish. After my home didn't sell with another realtor, I turned to Matt, and he truly came to the rescue. Selling a high-end property in a challenging market can be a long and difficult process, but Matt's expertise, professionalism, and dedication made all the difference. When hope was fading, Matt stepped in with a strategic approach and the experience needed to get the job done—and he successfully sold my home. I am truly grateful to have had Matt and his wonderful team by my side throughout the process. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional service and outstanding results!
Professional, creative, responsive, top notch.
I have worked with Mat on two sales and one home purchase and had excellent experiences every time. Mat’s experience and expertise, in every aspect of the process, gives me confidence that I’m making the best decision- he’s a true professional and I fully trust his judgement. Mat and his team are top notch every step of the way. The process, platforms and documentation- all flow smoothly and professionally, details covered, buttoned up, quicky and efficiently. What I have appreciated most is his style- summed up a word- helpful. Mat works to understand his clients’ situation and circumstances and really puts the client first. He’s patient and thoughtful in his approach and he invests time and energy to ensure his clients have the information and insights they need as they navigate through the process. I’ve always ended up feeling like I had a great experience. I highly recommend Mat and wouldn’t want to work with anyone else.
We recently had the pleasure of working with Mat, Melissa, and Christine for our first home purchase, and we honestly can't imagine having done it with anyone else. We were excited, but also daunted, with this being an entirely new experience for us. From our very first conversation, the Mat Arruda Group made us feel supported and informed every step of the way. Mat and his team are knowledgeable, efficient, and professional. But above all, they're trustworthy. That's the thing that stood out most. There were so many moments where we weren't sure if we were making the right call, and every single time, Mat and his team spoke to us as though they were buying the home for themselves, not making a sale. They were patient. They were honest. They never once made us feel rushed or pressured, and that kind of integrity is rare. It gave us the confidence to know that we could have fun during the process, while Mat and his team had the experience to take care of any issues that would arise. Melissa and Christine were just as wonderful. Responsive, organized, and warm in every interaction. The whole team stayed on top of every detail, and they took the time to actually educate us as first-time buyers so we always understood what was happening and why. It never felt like a transaction. It felt collaborative, like we were all working together toward the same goal. We're settled into our first home now, and we owe so much of that joy to Mat and his incredible team. We couldn't recommend the Mat Arruda Group enough. We'll be referring all of our friends and family who need a realtor on the South Coast. Thank you, Mat, Melissa, and Christine, for everything!
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Remote assistance4.2
Hands-on broker involvement3.8
Seller advocacy3.9