Strategic Real Estate Services Backed by Construction Insight

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Dual Advantage.

At Cityside Construction, we do more than represent clients in real estate. We bring construction expertise to every transaction. Founded by Nicholas Matt, a licensed general contractor and real estate agent with William Raveis, our team offers a unique dual perspective that blends market insight with hands-on building knowledge. Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or developing, we help you evaluate property potential, avoid costly surprises, and move forward with confidence from first showing to final build.

Professional Specialty

Nicholas is a licensed real estate professional and the founder of Cityside Construction—a boutique, high-end construction and development firm recognized for delivering exceptional residential, commercial, and investment-grade projects across Greater Boston. His combined background in construction management, development strategy, and real estate sales gives clients rare, well-rounded insight into value, opportunity, and the true potential of a property.

Nick represents buyers, sellers, and investors with a level of clarity and precision that sets him apart. He provides detailed cost breakdowns, evaluates long-term upside, and guides clients through every step of the decision-making process. Whether managing a renovation, leading a ground-up build, or advising on portfolio growth, Nick helps clients control risk and elevate results from the first conversation to final delivery.

He serves clients throughout Greater Boston and its most desirable surrounding communities, including Wellesley, Newton, Needham, Brookline, Cambridge, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the Seaport, South Boston, and the North End.

SERVICES

Residential Real Estate

We guide buyers and sellers through every phase of residential transactions with a clear understanding of value, condition, and long-term potential—so every decision is informed, strategic, and confident.

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Investment & Development

We work with investors and developers to identify, evaluate, and execute opportunities with a focus on feasibility, upside, and execution—bridging acquisition strategy with real-world development insight.

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Construction-Integrated Real Estate Services

Our real estate expertise is embedded with construction insight—evaluating renovation scope, feasibility, budgets, and execution—so acquisitions, renovations, and sales are driven by clarity and maximum return.

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Seller Services

We help sellers maximize value by aligning pricing, presentation, and targeted improvements with true construction upside—ensuring properties are positioned to perform at their highest potential.

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Commercial Real Estate

We represent owners, investors, and operators in commercial transactions with a practical understanding of build-out requirements, repositioning strategies, and long-term use.

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Advisory & Strategy

For clients seeking clarity before committing capital, we provide strategic guidance grounded in market knowledge, construction realities, and disciplined investment analysis.

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Our Process

From Our Clients

★★★★★

I recently hired Cityside Construction to install a patio at my home, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish.The Cityside team demonstrated remarkable professionalism throughout the project. They provided thoughtful design recommendations that perfectly aligned with our vision while offering practical solutions for our space. What impressed me most was their ability to handle all aspects of the project with minimal input required from our side - they managed everything from coordination to material selection seamlessly.Despite challenging winter conditions and a difficult access point (a narrow alleyway that required all work to be done by hand), the Cityside team completed the installation efficiently without compromising on quality. Their transparency throughout the process was refreshing - we were kept informed at every stage with no unexpected costs or delays.The finished patio exceeds our expectations in both appearance and construction quality. It's evident that the work was completed with precision and attention to detail, ensuring durability even with the challenging installation circumstances.

For anyone seeking patio installation services, I highly recommend Cityside Construction. Their combination of craftsmanship, efficiency, and customer service makes them an outstanding choice for any outdoor project.

Spencer Bos

★★★★★

"Nick and his whole team at Cityside Construction did an exceptional job demolishing our triple decker’s old porches and building new ones. They were thorough, collaborative, and very knowledgeable. As unpredictable problems arose, Nick and his team were able to pivot and adapt to come up with effective solutions, without adding too much extra cost. All of Cityside’s partner contractors were incredibly professional and highly skilled; truly some of the best tradespeople we’ve ever worked with. Overall, the quality of the work was next-level. Additionally, they quickly procured all the proper permits and followed all safety protocols. Our new porches are beautiful; we get lots of compliments from friends and neighbors. We would absolutely hire Cityside again and would highly recommend them."

Brenden Little

★★★★★

"Nick and his team were absolutely amazing. They were very patient with us during the planning process, while we decided the scope of work, but once we were aligned there and the permits came through, his team went to work. They delivered within the estimated timeline, and Nick kept in excellent communication throughout the process, texting us regularly and coming onsite for walkthroughs to discuss specifics. They took our original 1958 kitchen and barely updated basement and made them into dream living spaces, and we love our home! I would highly recommend Cityside Construction for any renovation project, large or small. I will definitely work with them again!"