Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Hillsdale, NJ

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    Cheryl Cooper profile picture
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    Cheryl Cooper

    Keller Williams Valley Realty

    30 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.78%

    in Hillsdale, NJ

    $118.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $2.1M

    Price Range

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    Chris Gubb

    Keller Williams

    17 Years of experience

    91+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.25%

    in Hillsdale, NJ

    $801.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $740K - $3.7M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Ellen McCourt

    REMAX Real Estate, LIMITED

    21 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.56%

    in Hillsdale, NJ

    $202.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Zohar Zamir

    Keller Williams Village Square

    19 Years of experience

    161+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.72%

    in Hillsdale, NJ

    $1.15B

    All-Time Sales

    $490K - $3.9M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Douglas Kirchner

    Keller Williams

    21 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.66%

    in Hillsdale, NJ

    $67.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Beverley Gaudio

    Coldwell Banker

    23 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.81%

    in Hillsdale, NJ

    $111.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Avo Derbalian

    Remax Signature Homes

    13 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.81%

    in Hillsdale, NJ

    $143.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $460K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Fred Molina

    RE/MAX

    37 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.81%

    in Hillsdale, NJ

    $68.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $950K

    Price Range

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    Diane Haroutunian

    Christie's International Real Estate Northern New Jersey

    18 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.97%

    in Hillsdale, NJ

    $149.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $520K - $5M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Elisa Cho

    Echo Realty

    11 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.97%

    in Hillsdale, NJ

    $10.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $1.2M

    Price Range

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    Katherine Plosia

    Terrie O'Connor Realtors - The Gateway Group

    23 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.28%

    in Hillsdale, NJ

    $68.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $1.4M

    Price Range

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    Olga Tsiavos

    RE/MAX Select

    22 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $71M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    163

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Martin Bianchi

    Compass New Jersey

    13 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $8.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $880K

    Price Range

    26

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Kim Marzano

    Century 21 Semiao

    12 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $101.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $510K - $42.5M

    Price Range

    159

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Gina Palumbo (Comm ONLY)

    Keller Williams

    32 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $4.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $530K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    7

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    Do Top Hillsdale Agents Sell Faster?

    The 13 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Hillsdale sell in a median of 35 days, compared with the Hillsdale market median of 50 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents35 days
    Hillsdale market50 days

    About 15 days faster (30% quicker than the Hillsdale market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Hillsdale agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Hillsdale market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Hillsdale?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Hillsdale sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around February.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    89Jan81Feb48Mar48Apr54May65Jun66Jul59Aug53Sep57Oct72Nov80Dec

    April

    Best month to sell

    48 days

    Typical time on market

    107.6%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Hillsdale, NJ sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.

    What These Numbers Mean for Hillsdale Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows Hillsdale operating as a seller-leaning market, and the competitive indicators clarify how far that leverage extends. With a median sale price of $869,527 and just 3.7 months of supply against 24 active listings, demand is absorbing available homes quickly. That pressure shows up in 84.4% of homes selling above list and 71.6% going off the market within two weeks, alongside an average sale-to-list ratio of 107.78%. When ratios sit above 100 and most closings clear the asking price, buyers have limited room to negotiate below list.

    For a buyer, this combination means the strongest offers in the 07642 area are typically clean, pre-approved, and prepared to meet or exceed list on well-positioned homes. Waiting for price reductions is a weaker strategy when the majority of properties move fast. Median time on market of 50 days, reflecting a -7 days change in market time year over year, suggests some homes still linger, so pricing and condition create meaningful separation between listings.

    For a seller, the data supports confident pricing, but the widening days-on-market figure is a reminder that overpricing can stall even in a competitive market. Homes priced to the $427.59 per square foot benchmark and presented well are the ones capturing above-list results. With 640 licensed agents active locally, the difference between a listing that sells in days and one that sits often comes down to who prices and markets it. That is where working with a verified, data-ranked agent changes outcomes.

    What Hillsdale Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Hillsdale goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Hillsdale
    $239,700
    Median home price$869,527
    Down payment (20%)$173,905
    Loan amount$695,622
    Monthly payment (PITI)$5,592

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.69% mortgage rate (as of August 6, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Hillsdale Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 50 days
    Sale-to-List Price 107.78%
    Price Trend (YoY) -11.5%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $5,592
    Principal & Interest
    $4,484
    Property Taxes
    $833
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $869,527 median home price with 20% down at 6.69% (as of August 6, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Hillsdale Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $982,516
    Today $869,527
    -11.5%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 57 days
    Today 50 days
    -7 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 109.2%
    Today 107.78%
    -1.38%
    What this shift means: Year over year, median sale price moved -11.5% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted -1.38% and market time recorded a -7 days change. For sellers, sustained pricing power remains, but longer average timelines mean accurate pricing matters more than it did a year ago. For buyers, higher prices paired with slightly more time on market create narrow windows to negotiate on homes that do not sell immediately.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Hillsdale MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Hillsdale Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: measured transaction history and negotiation outcomes. In a market where 84.4% of homes close above list and the average sale-to-list ratio is 107.78%, the agent's ability to price and negotiate directly affects your bottom line. Cheryl Cooper at Keller Williams Valley Realty ranks among the verified top performers in the 07642 area, with 193 career transactions, 52 client reviews, and $118.8M in all-time sales volume. That depth of closed business matters when representing sellers who want to capture the strong pricing shown in the trends above, or buyers who need a disciplined strategy to win in a fast-moving market. Across Hillsdale, EffectiveAgents has ranked 33 agents using verified performance data rather than advertising spend. When reviewing agents, look for consistent review patterns over time rather than a single burst of ratings, since sustained feedback is a stronger signal of reliable service.

    How We Rank Hillsdale Real Estate Agents

    Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Hillsdale market today.

    Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: June 2026

    Hillsdale Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Hillsdale, NJ?

    The top verified agent in Hillsdale, NJ is Cheryl Cooper at Keller Williams Valley Realty, with 193 closed transactions, 52 client reviews, and $118.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies top agents by analyzing measured performance data, including closed transactions, sale-to-list outcomes, and client reviews, rather than name recognition or advertising. Of the 640 licensed agents in the area, 33 have been ranked through this methodology, giving buyers and sellers a verified shortlist to compare before deciding who to hire.

    How were these Hillsdale real estate agents ranked?

    Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.

    How many real estate agents are in Hillsdale?

    Our data covers 640 real estate agents serving the Hillsdale area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Hillsdale market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Hillsdale mean for sellers?

    Hillsdale's median sale price is $869,527 as of June 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.

    How long does it take to sell a house in Hillsdale?

    Homes in Hillsdale currently take a median of 50 days to sell, reflecting a -7 days change in market time year over year. With 71.6% of homes going off the market within two weeks, well-priced and well-presented properties move quickly, while overpriced listings account for much of the longer average. Timeline factors include pricing accuracy relative to the $427.59 per square foot benchmark, condition, seasonality, and current inventory of 24 active homes. An experienced local agent can help position a listing to sell faster.

    Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?

    No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

    Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?

    No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

    What commission do Hillsdale realtors charge?

    Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.

    Should I use a local Hillsdale agent or a national brand?

    The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Hillsdale neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.

    What questions should I ask a Hillsdale realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Hillsdale in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.

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