About Matthew Messel

Matthew Messel is a trusted Real Estate Agent with Compass, serving clients throughout the Chicagoland area with a focus on residential real estate. With a strong background in sales and management, Matthew is a skilled negotiator who expertly guides clients through every step of a transaction. His detailed understanding of market trends, pricing strategies, staging, and the overall cost of selling empowers clients to make informed decisions from day one.

Matthew delivers a comprehensive 3-Phase Marketing Strategy designed to maximize exposure and attract qualified buyers. Backed by Compass’ industry-leading creative team, he provides elevated digital and print materials that showcase each property at its best. His strategic use of social media keeps clients connected to real-time market insights and ensures consistent visibility throughout the selling process. Sellers also benefit from the Compass One client dashboard, an all-in-one platform that provides transparent communication, real-time updates, analytics, and a seamless experience from pre-market to closing.

For buyers, Matthew serves as a committed advocate—researching communities, identifying on- and off-market opportunities, and negotiating with precision on your behalf. He provides in-depth information on any home for sale, whether listed by Compass or another brokerage, and offers exclusive access to Compass Private Exclusives that align with his clients' criteria.

Known for his reliability, approachability, and strong work ethic, Matthew is dedicated to achieving outstanding results for every client.

A Glenview native, Matthew graduated from Glenbrook South High School and went on to earn a Business Management degree from Illinois State University. He currently lives in North Barrington with his wife and their four sons—Owen, Connor, Isaac, and Eli—along with their dog, Zeek. Outside of real estate, Matthew enjoys cheering on his favorite Chicago sports teams, playing in local golf and softball leagues, and attending Broadway shows with his wife.