"Jerome is our godfather of real estate. He is more interested in your success than his own. Thanks for everything Jerome!"
David Oliphant and Mathew Haugen
Ocean Element Real Estate is the brainchild of founders David Oliphant and Mathew Haugen. With a combined $1.25+ billion in sales and over 1,100 transactions, their partnership brings together deep market expertise, local knowledge, and a proven track record along the Coast and surrounding areas.
Before joining forces, Mathew and David each built and led highly successful independent brokerages, earning reputations for performance, professionalism, and a client-first approach. Recognizing a mutual philosophy around what real estate should be—relationship-driven, community-focused, and detail-oriented—they merged their companies in August 2024 to create something more impactful together.
In addition to their work in real estate, both are deeply involved in the local business community, owning and operating multiple community-focused businesses along the Half Moon Bay Coast. This perspective shapes their approach, emphasizing long-term relationships, local insight, and a genuine commitment to the people and places they serve.
They have intentionally built a team that reflects these same values. Rather than operating as a volume-driven brokerage, they have carefully selected professionals who are not only highly skilled, but also deeply rooted in the community and aligned with their standard of service. The result is a collaborative, thoughtful team that is genuinely invested in delivering an exceptional experience for every client.
At its core, their business is about more than transactions—it’s about trust, relationships, and helping clients move forward with confidence, wherever that path may lead.