Matt Zaplin
By Joshua Burd
Matt Zaplin has joined RIPCO Real Estate as a senior associate, further expanding the team focused on retail leasing and advisory services in northern New Jersey.
According to a news release, Zaplin arrives with five years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage, having advised clients on leasing assignments and market strategy throughout the Garden State. His work has included helping landlords and tenants identify opportunities, negotiating lease transactions and navigating the complexities of the market.
Prior to joining RIPCO, Zaplin was an associate with a global commercial real estate services firm based in East Rutherford, where he worked on commercial leasing assignments across northern New Jersey and with brokerage teams on landlord and tenant representation assignments. He’s now based in RIPCO’s fast-growing Elmwood Park office.
“I’m excited to join RIPCO and be part of a firm with such a strong reputation and collaborative culture,” Zaplin said. “RIPCO’s deep market knowledge and client-first approach create a great platform to help businesses and property owners achieve their real estate goals.”
He holds a bachelor’s in communications from Pace University.



