Luxury Real Estate Agent Joshua Baris Returns To Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

FORT LEE, N.J. (May 10, 2017) — Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. is excited to welcome premier luxury real estate Joshua Baris back to the company. Baris, formerly with Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, has affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Fort Lee.

“Josh has climbed to the top of the luxury real market through superior market knowledge, effective use of digital online marketing and social media to promote listings, and dedicated representation that serves his clients well. He is also an incredible person and a pleasure to work with. I am thrilled to welcome Josh back to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage,” said Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y.

Baris was Bergen County's No. 1 luxury real estate agent for homes sold over $5 million in 2016, according to the New Jersey Multiple Listing Service (NJMLS). He has set records for luxury property sales along Bergen County's Gold Coast, with the highest-priced home sales ever in Edgewater, Cliffside Park and Fort Lee. In 2016, he achieved the highest number of residential listings and the highest total sales volume in Alpine, N.J. Out of 10,328 real estate agents registered with NJMLS, Baris ranked No. 1 in total sales volume for 2016. Baris was an award-winning agent during his first tenure with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and went on to rank as the No. 1 agent for total sales volume at Sotheby’s in 2016.

Baris’ achievements position him as a top real estate agent in New Jersey. He was honored with the NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® at the uppermost Platinum Level in 2014-2016, the Gold Level in 2012-2013 and the Bronze Level in 2011. New Jersey Monthly Magazine honored Baris for his exceptional service as a Five Star Real Estate Agent every year from 2011-2016. Baris appeared on the 2016 REAL Trends list of America's Best Real Estate Agents in New Jersey, ranking No. 88 in closed sales volume. He was named among the “100 Most Influential Real Estate Agents” in New Jersey by Real Estate Executive Magazine.

“I am excited to be back and to start this next chapter in my real estate career with industry leader Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage,” said Baris.

Celebrity clientele have enlisted Baris’ aid in the buying and selling of luxury estates and other property. His well-known clients have included Ice-T and his wife Coco (as documented in Baris’ appearance on the TV series “Ice Loves Coco”), Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Mary J. Blige, celebrity chef Danielle Saunders, NBA player Jason Collins and more.

Baris has been chosen as the cover agent of Top Agent Magazine for five consecutive years, and was included in “Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate,” representing New Jersey for his expertise in the high-end market. Baris is continuously featured in the news as a real estate expert, including the New York Post, Newsday, The Street, The Record, The Real Deal, Digital Journal, NJ.com and Virtual Strategy Magazine. His luxury listings have been featured on CBS News’ “Living Large,” NBC’s “Open House NYC,” CNBC’s “Power House” and more. He has been chosen to speak on many industry top agent panels, and has served five years on the NJMLS Technology Committee. He belongs to NJMLS, the Garden State Multiple Listing Service, Hudson County Multiple Listing Service, National Association of REALTORS®, New Jersey REALTORS® and the Eastern Bergen County Board of REALTORS®.

For more information on buying or selling a home, contact Joshua Baris directly on his cell at 201-741-4999 or at 201-461-5000 (office). Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Fort Lee is located at 375 Park Avenue. Baris’ listings can be viewed online at www.NJLux.com.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, New York, a leading residential real estate brokerage company, operates 52 offices with approximately 3,000 affiliated sales associates serving all communities from Rockland County, N.Y. to Monmouth County, N.J. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. Visit www.ColdwellBankerHomes.com for more information.