Avo_NJ_Realtor

06/18/2026

Another one on Wales Avenue. River Edge keeps calling and I keep answering.
This four bedroom, two full bath home on a beautiful corner lot is about to hit the market. Full finished basement. 50 by 150 lot with mature trees and curb appeal that stops traffic.

If you have been watching my posts, you already know I have been moving properties on this street. There is a reason sellers on Wales Avenue call Mr. River Edge first.
This one goes live soon. If you or someone you know is looking for a starter home in River Edge with room to grow, do not wait for the MLS alert. Comment RIVEREDGE and I will get you the details before it goes public.

13+ years in Bergen County. 180 verified Zillow reviews. NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence 2016 through 2025. Serving clients in English, Armenian, Arabic, and French.

Call or text 201.803.7208 or visit www.avosellsbergen.com

06/17/2026

Three photos from three Bergen County homes I walked before they went on the market. Three problems that would have destroyed the deal if a buyer's inspector found them first.

A door frame rotting from the inside out. Water damage spreading across a ceiling the homeowner never noticed. A foundation crack running floor to ceiling behind furniture.

Most sellers find out about these problems when a buyer's inspection report lands on the kitchen counter with a credit demand attached. By then you are negotiating from weakness, not strength.

I walk your home the way a buyer's inspector will. Except I do it before you list, so you control the narrative. Fix it, disclose it, or price for it. Your choice, on your terms.
Before I became a realtor, I was a builder and investor. That trained me to see what most agents walk right past. I catch things before they catch you.

13+ years in Bergen County. 180 verified Zillow reviews. NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence 2016 through 2025. Serving clients in English, Armenian, Arabic, and French.

Thinking about listing your home?
Comment 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 and I will send you my seller's pre-listing walkthrough checklist.
Or call me at 𝟮𝟬𝟭.𝟴𝟬𝟯.𝟳𝟮𝟬𝟴 or visit 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻.𝗰𝗼𝗺

06/16/2026

Just leased. One week on the market. 231 Beech Dr S, River Edge, NJ 07661.

3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1,518 sq ft. Beautifully updated expanded ranch on a quiet corner cul-de-sac lot. Open floor plan with a stunning kitchen featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry. Spacious primary bedroom en-suite. First-floor laundry. Skylights and large windows fill the home with natural light.

Step outside to a private yard with a patio and gazebo. Walking distance to Van Saun County Park and the Bergen County Zoo. True turnkey living in one of River Edge's most established settings.

Listed and leased in seven days. Buying, selling, or leasing. Every deal gets the same level of attention and follow-through. 13+ years in Bergen County. 180 verified Zillow reviews. NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence 2016 through 2025.

If you are looking to buy, sell, or lease in Bergen County, let's talk. I serve clients in English, Armenian, Arabic, and French.
Avo Derbalian | Broker Associate
RE/MAX Signature Homes | Closter, NJ
201.803.7208 | www.avosellsbergen.com

06/16/2026

See a virtual tour of my listing on 300 Lookout Avenue # C4 Hackensack, NJ.

Luxurious, convenient, and modern living in this beautiful building in fairmount section of Hackensack! Secure entry into the building, walk-through the luxurious lobby to the elevator, right up to your unit on the 3rd floor. Unit features 1 HUGE bedroom, spacious living/dining area, huge windows th...

06/16/2026

Check out my listing in River Edge, NJ.

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2 full bath Colonial, lovingly maintained, offering space, warmth, and tremendous value in one of River Edge’s most desirable neighborhoods. Step inside to an inviting entry foyer with coat closet that leads into a formal living room featuring a working woo...

06/16/2026

See a virtual tour of my listing on 81 Eastbrook Drive River Edge, NJ.

Are you looking to move into River Edge? This stunning new construction home, built on an existing foundation, showcases exceptional craftsmanship, modern amenities & a premier cul-de-sac location in one of River Edge’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Step inside to a dramatic 2-story foyer ...

06/15/2026

Most first-time buyers walk through a home and never check the things that actually determine whether it is a good purchase.

Staging is designed to make you fall in love with the feeling of a home before you look at anything structural. The kitchen is immaculate. The lighting is warm. The furniture is arranged so every room feels larger than it is.

That is the job of the listing presentation. My job is different.
With 13+ years in Bergen County real estate and a background in construction and development, here is what I am looking at before my clients fall for the kitchen:

Foundation and basement walls. Cracks, staining, and patched paint in isolated corners are tells.

Roofline and roof age. Not what the disclosure says. What I can actually see.

Grading and drainage. Water has to go somewhere and the slope of the land tells you where.

Water signals. Musty smell, ceiling stains, fresh paint concentrated in one spot.

Big-ticket mechanical systems. The age of the HVAC, water heater, and electrical panel determines what your first few years of ownership actually cost.

How the house sits. Windows, doors, and structural settlement tell you more than any staged room.

The things that matter most are the ones nobody stages.
If you are buying your first home in Bergen County or know someone who is, save this or share it with them before the next showing.

Call or text me at 201.803.7208 or visit avosellsbergen.com.

RE/MAX Signature Homes, Closter NJ | 179 Zillow Reviews | NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence 2016-2025 | NJ RE License #1328734

06/14/2026

Maximize your mudroom's potential by packing in built-in features—think cubbies, hooks, benches, and shelves! 🧥👟 It's all about combining function with style to keep your entryway organized and clutter-free.
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06/12/2026

Here is what most first-time buyers never think to check on a walkthrough.

Bergen County homes are beautifully staged. That is the problem. Good staging sells a feeling. It is not designed to show you the age of the water heater, the slope of the drainage, or what that fresh coat of paint in the basement corner is covering.

After 13+ years in Bergen County real estate, with a background in construction and development, I walk into a home and I am already reading it before most buyers have finished looking at the kitchen.

Six things I check on every walkthrough that most buyers miss:

1. Foundation and basement walls. Cracks, staining, and patched paint are the tells.
2. Roofline and actual roof age. Not what the listing says.
3. Grading and drainage around the property. Water has to go somewhere.
4. Water signals. Musty smell, ceiling stains, and fresh paint in one isolated spot.
5. Age of the big-ticket systems. HVAC, water heater, electrical panel.
6. Windows, doors, and how the house actually sits on its lot.

These are not inspection items. These are the things you need your agent to flag before you fall in love, not after.

If you are buying your first home in Bergen County and want to walk in with your eyes open, I am the call to make.
201.803.7208 | www.avosellsbergen.com | NJ RE License #1328734

RE/MAX Signature Homes, Closter NJ | 179 Zillow Reviews | Circle of Excellence 2016-2025

06/11/2026

See a virtual tour of my listing on 160 Lozier Terrace River Edge, NJ.

Welcome to 160 Lozier Terrace! This beautifully designed 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of space, comfort & modern living, set in one of River Edge’s most desirable locations. Thoughtfully laid out & meticulously maintained, it’s ideal for both everyday living & ente...