Honest reviews, posted publicly. The full review history lives on Zillow - we do not curate testimonials here.
Where to Read Reviews
Zillow is the primary public review repository. Read the full unfiltered review history - every transaction type, every year - directly on Avo's Zillow agent profile.
FastExpert tracks verified transaction data and client reviews on a separate platform, where Avo holds the #1 ranking for River Edge NJ.
Avo does not cherry-pick testimonials on this site. The honest public record on Zillow and FastExpert is the canonical source.
By the Numbers
- 271+ verified Zillow reviews
- 5.0 / 5.0 aggregate Zillow rating
- 14+ years of Bergen County practice
- 2016–2025 NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence (ten consecutive years)
- #1 FastExpert ranking - River Edge NJ
- 80–90% of business from referrals
What to Look for in Reviews
Reading 10 to 15 reviews of any agent you are considering is one of the most reliable ways to understand the actual client experience. Look for:
- Specific details about the transaction (not generic "great service")
- Consistent patterns across multiple reviewers
- Consistency over time - do recent reviews match older ones?
- Handling of complex situations, not just easy transactions
- Distribution across transaction types - buyer, seller, investment, luxury
Filter by Transaction Type
Zillow reviews indicate the reviewer's transaction type, so you can find feedback from clients who had situations similar to yours.
First-time buyers - look for reviews mentioning FHA, accessible-tier towns, or learning the process.
Luxury - Alpine, Tenafly, Demarest, discretion, international buyer situations.
Simultaneous buy-sell - move-up, downsize, buying and selling at the same time.
Investment - rental property, multi-family, cash flow, 1031 exchange.
Speak Directly with Past Clients
For major transactions (luxury purchases, large investment properties, complex simultaneous buy-sell, first-time buyer commitments), Avo can connect you with 2–3 past clients who had similar situations and have agreed to serve as references - including language-community references for Armenian, Arabic, and French-speaking clients.
References are only connected with the past client's consent. Call +1 (201) 803-7208 to request references.
Leaving a Review
Recent clients can leave a review on Zillow (primary), FastExpert, or Google Business Profile. Honest reviews - including constructive criticism - are valued. Avo does not offer incentives for reviews; platform terms prohibit it, and the referral-based practice depends on real client outcomes reflected in honest feedback.
Ready to Talk?
Call +1 (201) 803-7208 for a no-pressure first consultation in English, Armenian, Arabic, or French.
Legal & disclosure
Avo Derbalian is a licensed NJ real estate Broker Associate at RE/MAX Signature Homes. Review counts are accurate as of April 2026 and continue to grow. Verify current Zillow aggregate rating directly on Zillow. Equal Housing Opportunity.