Raised in Glen Ridge and now a Montclair resident, Matt Lane brings deep local roots, a modern marketing perspective, and a lifelong connection to real estate to The Lane Team. Growing up in a family of real estate professionals, Matt was immersed in the business from an early age and learned firsthand that successful real estate is built on relationships, market knowledge, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to clients. Matt became a licensed real estate professional in 2018 after earning his Master’s Degree in Advertising from the prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. His background in advertising gives him a distinct advantage when representing sellers, allowing him to approach each property with an understanding of positioning, presentation, storytelling, and the strategies necessary to capture buyers' attention in an increasingly competitive marketplace. While Matt specializes in Montclair, Glen Ridge, and the surrounding Essex County communities he knows so well, his experience extends throughout New Jersey, including Hudson, Bergen, Union, and Morris counties. He works with buyers and sellers across a wide range of price points and takes particular pride in helping clients navigate competitive markets, identify the right opportunities, and make confident decisions throughout the process. Attentive, driven, and highly responsive, Matt brings both energy and patience to every transaction. He understands that buying or selling a home is a significant decision, and his clients can expect straightforward communication, thoughtful guidance, and someone who will advocate for their best interests from the first conversation through closing and beyond. As part of The Lane Team, Matt combines his own perspective with generations of real estate knowledge and the resources of a team that has successfully guided clients through thousands of transactions. Having been mentored by his mother, Christine Lane, and his brother, Greg Lane, Matt represents the next generation of a family business built on decades of experience and a genuine connection to the communities it serves. Before beginning his real estate career, Matt was a captain of the varsity lacrosse team at Syracuse University, an experience that helped shape the discipline, competitiveness, leadership, and team-first mentality he brings to his work today. Outside of real estate, Matt enjoys hiking, working out, traveling, watching football, spending time with his niece and nephew, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. He's also always on the hunt for the best pizza in New Jersey—and rarely turns down the opportunity to debate where to find the perfect slice.