Get to Know Me

Meet Matt – Broker at Cross Street! 

Matt specializes in tuning into every client’s needs and steering them straight to their dream home. From luxury rentals to investment sales, Matt’s your go-to guy, doing a little bit of everything.

Matt’s greatest strengths include his unwavering commitment to honesty, reliability, and perseverance. Chicago isn’t just a city for Matt; it’s home sweet home. His local favorites include Little Bad Wolf, Dark Matter Coffee, Welles Park, and the charming West Town neighborhood.

Matt enjoys music, strolling around the city with his family and dogs, collecting valuable sports cards and watches, tasting the town’s culinary delights, and admiring historical gems – he’s soaking in all that Chicago has to offer.

His friends paint a picture of trustworthiness, loyalty, kindness, and compassion. Clients sing Matt’s praises for his grit, smarts, care, and warmth he brings to the table. The accolades are stacking up – Matt is a regular on the Chicago Association of Realtors “Top Producers” list, a key player in six lease-up new construction projects, and a shining star in the Illinois Real Estate Journal’s “Future Leader” lineup for 2023.

What My Clients Have to Say

Matt Ayo was my agent and did an outstanding job of helping me find the right place. What stood out was how well he listened and picked up quickly on what I was/was not looking for. No pressure, ever, and his guidance with the terms of the lease was outstanding. Highly recommended. -WC Seibert

This review is for our agent, Matt Ayo. He was essential to helping us transition as cleanly as possible into our new apartment. He was responsive at all times of the day, empathetic to our concerns, accommodating during the pandemic, and cheerful and funny to boot. Thank you, Matt! – KLL

Excellent service by Matt Ayo during the apartment hunt. Responsive service by maintenance and the rest of the management company. – Deb D.

Our real estate broker, Matt Ayo, was very professional and very helpful every step of the way. The apartment is beautiful and everything that was advertised. – Tipsy T

Matt was great to work with. He had great communication and was easy to work with. He was also knowledgeable about the property being shown. Matt also followed up on moving day to see how things were going. I’d recommend him to anyone looking for a new place to call home. – Andrew H

Matt Ayo was incredibly responsive and attentive to our needs. He had excellent customer service and found us some great apartments. I highly recommend Matt and Peak Realty!! – Margie P