Matthew Koch

Matthew “The Bearded Realtor” Koch

Co-owner of Koch Garpstas Realty Group (KW Elite) and the face behind “The Bearded Realtor,” Matthew blends negotiation savvy with video-first marketing to help Lancaster County buyers and sellers win with confidence.

Team Owner | Real Estate Advisor | Marketing Specialist

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Matthew Koch is a Lancaster-area Realtor and co-owner of The Koch Garpstas Realty Group, known online as “The Bearded Realtor.” His approach is simple: clear advice, data-driven pricing, and standout marketing that puts your home in front of the right people—fast.

Born and raised in the Lancaster, Matthew pairs local insight with modern strategy. He’s helped first-time buyers compete in multiple-offer scenarios, guided move-up sellers through staging and timing, and advised investors on smart renovations and resale. 

Online, Matthew’s short-form videos and neighborhood spotlights make the process feel approachable. Offline, clients describe him as calm, prepared, and relentlessly communicative. Whether you’re selling a Lancaster City rowhome or shopping in Hempfield, Manheim Township, Lititz, Ephrata, or Mount Joy, Matthew’s team runs a tight plan: pricing strategy, prep checklist, media day, launch, and weekly updates until closing.

When he’s not working, you’ll find Matthew with his family around Lancaster County and cheering on his favorite football teams - Penn State and the Green Bay Packers!  

Fast Facts:

  • Role: Co-owner & Realtor, Koch Garpstas Realty Group (KW Elite)

  • Specialties: Multiple-offer strategy, listing prep & video marketing, investment/flip advisory

  • Service areas: Lancaster City, Manheim Township, Hempfield, Lititz, Ephrata, Mount Joy & nearby

  • Community content: “Living in Lancaster” spotlights & home tours

  • Response promise: 1 Business Day / 24 Hours

  • In the Words of my Clients

    Success Stories

    "I was looking for a home to call my own and I didn’t have a great deal of time to make it happen.. Matt has been tremendous with both his help and willingness to work around my schedule! I have been blessed to have him in my corner! Thank you sir.."
    "Matthew Koch provided exceptional service from the first walkthrough to settlement. Matt and Kaylin-office were always available to answer any questions throughout the process."
    "After the passing of our father, Matt helped my brother and I sell our childhood home. He made the process simple and painless. He came well-recommended and met or exceeded all of our expectations."
    "Carissa was recommended by my son in law who is a real estate investor. Carissa walked us through the process prior to making the commitment to work with her team, and our experience went pretty much exactly as described. We will be purchasing anothe

    Services:

    Buyer representation (first-time, move-up, relocation, Conv/VA/FHA/USDA)
    Listing strategy (pricing, prep, staging guidance, media, launch plan)

    Investor guidance (scope, comps, resale strategy)

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    "I was looking for a home to call my own and I didn’t have a great deal of time to make it happen.. Matt has been tremendous with both his help and willingness to work around my schedule! I have been blessed to have him in my corner! Thank you sir.."
    "Matthew Koch provided exceptional service from the first walkthrough to settlement. Matt and Kaylin-office were always available to answer any questions throughout the process."
    "After the passing of our father, Matt helped my brother and I sell our childhood home. He made the process simple and painless. He came well-recommended and met or exceeded all of our expectations."
    "Carissa was recommended by my son in law who is a real estate investor. Carissa walked us through the process prior to making the commitment to work with her team, and our experience went pretty much exactly as described. We will be purchasing another property in the future and we will be working with Carissa which is about the best endorsement I could give. A very satisfied customer!"
    "My home was only on the market for 2 days before it sold. Carissa is THE BEST IN LANCASTER! I really appreciated her communication, honesty, and attention to detail throughout everything. I would highly recommend Carissa to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She gets results and makes the process smooth."
    "We sold and bought a house with Matt's group. They were extremely insightful and offered sound advice on pricing. I highly recommend this group."
    "I had a fabulous experience with Koch Garpstas Realty Group. Courtney and her team were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, understanding, and communicative. They helped me find a great home in a location I love. 10/10 recommend!"
    "Selling a home can be stressful, but working with Matt Koch made it feel smooth and easy. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and guided us through every step with confidence. We really appreciated how seamless the entire process was and would absolutely highly recommend them to others!"

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