Chris Andres Real Estate

05/14/2026

Thinking about selling your home? Here’s what buyers are paying attention to in 2026 👀

✔️ Warm modern kitchens
✔️ Spa-style bathrooms
✔️ Outdoor living spaces

The homes getting the most attention today are creating a feeling and lifestyle buyers connect with emotionally.

Before spending money on updates, make sure you’re focusing on the features buyers actually care about.

Christopher Andres
Broker Salesperson
Coldwell Banker Realty
789 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07012

[email protected]
201-694-4171

05/14/2026

New Milford market as of May 13

Active homes 13

Shortest days on market 1
Longest days on market 1070
Average days on market 18

Lowest price $499,000
Highest price $1,429,000
Median price $720,000

Want to learn more about the New Milford Market? Born and raised in New Milford, Jay has more insight than you would get from any other agent. Ask him about the house that’s been on the market for over 1,000 days! Send Jay a DM to see if this is the right neighborhood for you!

05/12/2026

From working for our dads… to building something of our own 💯
Sat down with and realized how similar our stories really are.�We didn’t always love working for our dads 😅 — but looking back, they unknowingly taught us everything:
🤝 Relationships matter more than anything�💪 Hard work isn’t optional�🔥 Show up, even when you don’t feel like it
Now we’re both in the same brokerage, bringing that same grind + people-first mindset into real estate — just doing it our way.
Funny how the things you resisted growing up become your biggest advantage later on.
Full conversation coming soon 🎙️

05/08/2026

The preapproval you have from that big bank may not be your best option, here’s why.

looking to buy a house in this crazy market? DM me and let’s have a conversation.

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

Lead generation 9 years ago looked VERY different…

It was all about cold calls, email blasts, and chasing numbers. More leads = more deals, right?

Today? That mindset doesn’t cut it.

Now it’s about real relationships. Face-to-face conversations. Being present in your community. Actually connecting with people instead of just marketing to them.

Because the truth is—people don’t choose you because you reached them first…
They choose you because they trust you.

And trust is built in person, not in a pipeline.

Are you still chasing leads… or building relationships?

05/05/2026

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04/29/2026

Thinking about selling? Here are 3 things buyers REALLY want in 2026…
�1️⃣ Move-in ready. Buyers don’t want projects anymore. Updated kitchens, clean finishes, and homes that feel turnkey are winning.
�2️⃣ And this is a big one—a dedicated home office. Not a corner of the dining room… an actual space. Buyers are still working hybrid, taking Zoom calls, running businesses from home. They want privacy, good lighting, and a setup that feels separate from the rest of the house.
�3️⃣ Functional space. Open layouts, smart storage, and rooms that actually make sense for everyday living.
�If your home checks these boxes, you’re already ahead of the game. If not, don’t worry—that’s where strategy comes in.

DM me ‘SELL’ and I’ll show you how to position your home to attract today’s buyers

Christopher Andres
Broker Salesperson
Coldwell Banker Realty
789 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07012

[email protected]
201-694-4171

04/29/2026

Montclair offers an incredible lifestyle! Amazing restaurants, walkable streets, and direct trains to Penn Station. Perfect for those who love accessibility.