Welcome to your one-stop source for real estate services covering Northern Dutchess & Southern Columbia Counties. The primary communities I serve are the surrounds of Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Milan, Clinton, Pine Plains, Hyde Park, Germantown, Livingston, and Clermont.
Real estate is one of the most exciting investments one can make, and it should be a fun and rewarding experience. Here you'll find everything you'll need to buy or sell a home, as well as learn about the market value of homes in the area. It is my goal to provide you with superior service at all times, so read on, enjoy your time on my site, and let's see if you'd like to be the next of several individuals, couples, and families I've helped move into new homes!
Hit the Monthly MarketWatch tab on my site for monthly updates on the Northern Dutchess and Southern Columbia real estate market, including new listings, price changes, and more!
We worked with Chris for over 2 years - Peter Gadsby (Jul 30, 2009)
Peter Gadsby bought a home and would recommend using Chris for your home purchase. Comments:
"We worked with Chris for over 2 years looking for our house. He was..." Read More
"We worked with Chris for over 2 years looking for our house. He was patient and also really understood what we were looking for. We would absolutely buy or sell with him again. Thank you so much - we absolutley love our new house."
Very responsive - Rebekkah Smith Aldrich (Mar 04, 2009)
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich bought a home and would recommend using Chris for your home purchase. Comments:
"Chris was very responsive - got back to us on all matters, no matter..." Read More
"Chris was very responsive - got back to us on all matters, no matter how minor, immediately. Very patient with us as first-time home-buyers. Offered solid advice during the home inspection. Before we disconnect the computer for the move I want to say thank you for all of your help in the process to buy our first home. You were professional, efficient and had a great sense of humor with all of our "newbie" questions. Thank you. - Rebekkah Aldrich"
I knew I wanted to work with him - Melissa Weaver (Mar 03, 2009)
Melissa Weaver bought a home and would recommend using Chris for your home purchase. Comments:
"Upon discovering Chris Hackenbrock's practical, informative, & very..." Read More
"Upon discovering Chris Hackenbrock's practical, informative, & very useful website while researching real estate in Dutchess County I knew I wanted to work with him because no other realtor's site immediately offers as much pertinent information up front. For me that was a sign I would not be working with a mere salesperson, but somebody genuinely interested in cutting to the chase & making short work of what potentially could become long, drawn out & painful - searching for one's home! I was not disappointed. Chris means business when it comes to finding the right house. And since we meant business as buyers the partnership was perfect. As our buyer's broker we felt he represented us 100%, strangers from NYC,
always, even when negotiating with long-time colleagues and friends on our behalf. He was cautious, appropriately measured, and pro-active throughout the process. His response time to any question or request was phenomenal! And so within 60 days from our initial 20-minute introductory phone call my
husband and I moved into our 90% dream house (a Greek Revival not far from the Hudson River!). And with Chris's treasure trove of local contacts we're about to embark on renovating it 110% - thank you Chris!" - Melissa and Alon Koppel"
Professional and thorough - A. David Morgan (Mar 03, 2009)
A. David Morgan bought a home and would recommend using Chris for your home purchase. Comments:
"Chris was professional and thorough during our search for a new home...." Read More
"Chris was professional and thorough during our search for a new home. He was honest and straightforward about the pros and cons of each house we visited, which we very much appreciated. We're glad to say that he matched us with the perfect house for our family, and throughout the entire process went above and beyond to ensure the purchase and move went as smoothly as possible. Thanks, Chris! - A. David Morgan "
He really cares about his clients - Bib Spanier (Mar 03, 2009)
Bib Spanier sold a home and would recommend using Chris for your home purchase. Comments:
"It was a pleasure working with Chris in selling our house this..." Read More
"It was a pleasure working with Chris in selling our house this summer. He was able to get us top dollar for it. Because of his suggestions and guidance we got more for our house when compared to other real estate agents who just wanted a "quick sale." Chris spent time with us and his honest "no beating around the bush" approach was refreshing. He really cares about his clients. Thanks to his hard work we had an offer and contract on our house within 30 days of being on the market. -Bob and Darby Spanier
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Personable, available, and patient - Jean Churchill (Mar 02, 2009)
Jean Churchill bought a home and would recommend using Chris for your home purchase. Comments:
"Chris was very personable, available, patient. Nice sense of humor,..." Read More
"Chris was very personable, available, patient. Nice sense of humor, too! His persistence found me the home, no question about that. - Jean Churchill "
Would certainly recommend him to others - Margaret Keefe (Mar 02, 2009)
Margaret Keefe bought a home and would recommend using Chris for your home purchase. Comments:
"Excellent representation of the property in the listing, always..." Read More
"Excellent representation of the property in the listing, always available for questions/concerns with prompt response, good exposure for the listing in various media, consideration of our concern about managing our pets during showings. You were recommended to us by a colleague who bought a house through Chris and we would certainly recommend him to others. - Margaret Keefe and Dianne Conine."
"When my wife and I starting looking for property in Rhinebeck, we..." Read More
"When my wife and I starting looking for property in Rhinebeck, we talked to several different real estate agents. We were new to the area and needed a lot of help and reassurance. Of all the agents we talked to only one impressed us with his honesty and attention to our needs. Chris was out there with us in the snow of winter helping us make the right decision for our future summer home. Having now purchased a property through his help he remains our support and hopefully our friend. We cannot say enough about his skills and honesty. - Dr. and Mrs Stanley L. Cohen, New York City/Baltimore MD."
Sold on: 2008-07-30 Sales Price: $310,000
92 Woods Drive (map it)
Ancramdale, NY 12503 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2008-06-16 Sales Price: $272,000
4 Carriage House Court (map it)
Hyde Park, NY 12538 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2008-08-20 Sales Price: $275,000
10 Susan Court (map it)
Hyde Park, NY 12538 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2008-08-27 Sales Price: $273,000
19 White Oaks Road (map it)
Hyde Park, NY 12538 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-06-18 Sales Price: $730,000
817 Centre Road (map it)
Clinton, NY 12580 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-06-20 Sales Price: $425,000
130 Station Hill Road (map it)
Red Hook, NY 12571 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2007-06-12 Sales Price: $265,000
Centre Road (map it)
Clinton, NY 12514 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2007-07-02 Sales Price: $429,000
30 Birch Drive (map it)
Pine Plains, NY 12567 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2007-04-04 Sales Price: $315,000
33 Mahikan Drive (map it)
Livingston, NY 12541 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2007-03-29 Sales Price: $215,000
285 Lasher Road (map it)
Red Hook, NY 12571 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2006-11-17 Sales Price: $445,000
37 Haggerty Hill Road (map it)
Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2006-06-08 Sales Price: $294,000
793 Willowbrook Road (map it)
Stanfordville, NY 12514 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2006-07-21 Sales Price: $367,000
72 Orchard Street (map it)
Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2005-11-18 Sales Price: $389,000
1 Crosmour Road (map it)
Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2006-04-12 Sales Price: $307,000
129 Lamoree Road (map it)
Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2006-11-14 Sales Price: $103,500
6842 Route 9 (map it)
Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2005-07-22 Sales Price: $322,000
82 West Market Street (map it)
Red Hook, NY 12571 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2006-02-28 Sales Price: $263,000
2 Asher Road (map it)
Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Represented: Seller
What year did you become a real estate agent?
2005
How many years have you been in Real Estate?
Since 2005
What is the average home price in your market?
Average sales price data from the Mid-Hudson MLS, January - December 2008:
Clinton - $552,655
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Are there any new developments or trends in your area?
The Northern Dutchess market continues to stay relatively active and selling prices are still holding at 3-7% under asking on average. New listings that are priced fairly are receiving offers quickly. If Northern Dutchess is where you want to live or vacation then why wait? Northern Dutchess continues to buck the trends and the news. Communities here are still in demand for weekend and vacation homes, and I’m still seeing new interest and activity. I'm continuing to receive inquiries from serious buyers and pleased to see this market remain strong. These are smart buyers who have done their homework - they know what type of home and location they want, what similar homes are selling for in the area they seek, they've gotten their mortgage pre-approval if they're financing, and they're making fair offers on their vacation or full-time home.
Why do you enjoy being a real estate agent?
Each buyer or seller has a unique situation or criteria. Keeps it interesting!
What is the most challenging issue you face as a Real Estate Professional?
Buyers who haven't done their homework or sellers in denial.
Tell us one of your client success stories or an interesting moment in your profession.
Just read my reviews or testimonials on my web site.
What is your best characteristic?
Honesty
Who or what inspires you the most?
Great art
What is the best advice you ever received?
Every morning you have to look at yourself in the mirror and know that you ethically and morally did the right thing yesterday and will again today.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
The agent has not answered this question.
"I love the end result. When I see a happy person or couple at the end of our home search journey or saying good-bye to someone who is moving on to..."