Meet John P. DeMatteo Jr.

A lifelong resident of the Capital District, born in Schenectady NY. Moved to Albany as a young child, attended Saint Theresa of Avila grammar school. Moved back to Schenectady and attended Draper Middle and High School. Was class President my Senior year. Attended The College of St. Rose where I received my Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management.

Started after college at Pitney Bowes, working in Albany advancing, and becoming a Project Coordinator. Got downsized in 2008. Went to work for Schenectady County. Am currently the Accounting Supervisor for the Department of Social Services. Took care of both my parents until they passed away, needed to put my talents to work, decided to become a part time real estate salesperson. I wanted to help people make one of the most important and difficult decisions of purchasing one of the biggest assets that they would ever own.

So here I am, a real estate salesperson. I am working with Suzanne Prezio of Suzanne Prezio Properties Inc. Suzanne is one of the most knowledgeable people in the business. I have known Suzanne since college and consider her to be lifelong friend.

Michael began his real estate journey 35 years ago when he took his first real estate course while pursuing his MBA. Soon after that he purchased his first multi-family home and has purchased and sold numerous homes over the years. After he received his BS in Chemistry from RIT Michael worked in the Environmental Industry for 15 years and then owned his own business for 13 years, never losing his love for real estate. His experience as a landlord, real estate investor, business owner, Notary Public and sales, operations and financial executive has given him a unique perspective covering all sides of the real estate transaction.

Michael is an always available Real Estate Sales Associate known for his extensive market knowledge and unmatched devotion to clients. His success is based on positive referrals. He earns the respect of his clients by working tirelessly on their behalf and by always offering them candid advice. He is committed to excellent customer service and follow through. As a lifelong native of the Capital Region, Michael has intimate knowledge of all this area has to offer. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, biking, his Adirondack summer house, and time spent with his family.

Home has a mighty concept now more than ever before. It is a safe haven, and the place where memories are made Whether you are a buyer, a seller or an investor, I'd love to help you reach your unique goal as smoothly as possible.

With a solid background in television production and banking, I believe in creating meaninful relationships that create the strong foundation to do great business together.

As a Californian who fell in love with this area, I would love to help you to call the Capital Region home. So please, don't be shy, reach out to me. I think of my clients as family.
sylvie@suzanneprezio.com