Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Hudson Valley Real Estate Experts
Barns & Farms Realty has been a trusted name in Hudson Valley real estate since 1988, specializing in luxury homes, farms, land, and commercial properties. Our team of experienced brokers and agents operates from strategically located offices in Hudson, Chatham, Catskill, and Canaan, serving Columbia, Greene, and adjoining counties. With deep local market knowledge and a commitment to personalized service, we offer competitive commission rates and unparalleled marketing strategies.Our brokers combine decades of industry expertise with legal acumen to navigate complex transactions. As an independent brokerage, we prioritize client needs over franchise fees, ensuring cost-effective solutions and direct access to decision-makers.
Services
Luxury Homes
Farms
Land Sales
Commercial Real Estate
Multi-family Properties
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of Hudson Valley real estate expertise since 1988
- Our brokers provide legal transaction guidance from NY State Bar experience
- We guarantee competitive commission rates: 4% over $700,000 listings
- Our team maintains 4 strategically located offices across service counties
- We implement direct Google advertising campaigns for maximum property exposure
What people say
Highly recommend consideration
Very friendly professional
Proactively found several interested buyers
Knowledgeable real estate professional
Conscientious marketing
Services
Luxury Homes
We specialize in high-end residential properties across the Hudson Valley region. Our brokers leverage extensive marketing networks and luxury market expertise to connect premium properties with qualified buyers. With dedicated specialists in estate valuation and negotiation, we ensure optimal outcomes for both buyers and sellers of upscale homes.
Farms
Our team handles farm property transactions with specialized knowledge of agricultural zoning and land use regulations. We connect buyers with working farms, equestrian properties, and recreational land while providing sellers with targeted marketing strategies. Our brokers understand the unique requirements of farm real estate transactions.
Land Sales
We facilitate transactions for undeveloped land parcels including subdivision strategies and environmental considerations. Our brokers assist with land development potential assessments and connect investors with commercial/residential development opportunities across multiple counties.
Commercial Real Estate
Our commercial division handles office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial properties with expertise in investment analysis and lease negotiations. We represent both property owners and business tenants in securing optimal commercial real estate solutions throughout the Hudson Valley region.
Multi-family Properties
We specialize in duplexes, apartment complexes, and income-generating residential buildings. Our brokers provide investment analysis, property valuation, and market positioning services for multi-unit properties. We connect investors with portfolio opportunities across Columbia and Greene Counties.
People
David Birch
Principal Broker & Owner
Principal broker with 35+ years of Hudson Valley real estate experience. Former NY State Bar member specializing in transaction legalities. Recognized as Columbia County's top broker for luxury properties and land sales. Operates from Hudson office and home offices in Copake and Canaan.
Greg Kardos
Senior Broker
Catskill-based broker specializing in Greene County properties. Handles residential sales, rentals, and land transactions throughout the Hudson Valley. Provides local market expertise for properties in Ulster, Albany, and Schoharie Counties.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We primarily serve Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster, Berkshire, Albany, and Rensselaer Counties with specialized expertise in luxury homes, farms, and land transactions.
What commission rates do you charge?
Our competitive rates include 4% for properties over $700,000, 5% for $300,000+ listings, and 6% for properties over $100,000.
Do you offer buyer representation?
Yes, we provide exclusive buyer representation services with no additional fees, as our compensation typically comes from seller-offered commissions.
How do you market properties?
We utilize Google advertising, three MLS systems, HVREAL.COM network, and print media to maximize property exposure across digital and traditional platforms.
Can you handle complex land transactions?
Our brokers have extensive experience with land subdivisions, environmental regulations, and New York State land management program requirements.
What makes you different from franchise brokers?
As an independent broker, we avoid franchise fees and pass savings to clients while maintaining four local offices and direct marketing control.
Reviews (6)
B. S. M.
Jul 16, 2021
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Gregory Kardos showed me a property that I was interested in purchasing and he was very friendly, professional and most importantly responsive. He was so helpful with every step of the process, I am most grateful for his assistance in my home purchase. I would most definitely recommend Gregory as the realtor to contact if purchasing or selling your home in the Columbia County area or Catskills area.
Michael Brophy
Oct 19, 2020
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David Birch with Barns & Farms Realty sold our building lot in Kinderhook, NY
We were very pleased with David & Barns & Farms they were very professional and had customers ready to purchase We would certainly use them again
We were very pleased with David & Barns & Farms they were very professional and had customers ready to purchase We would certainly use them again
Kurt Langer
Jul 16, 2020
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David was the listing agent for a house we recently purchased in Canaan, NY in Columbia County. We contacted him on March 27th -- during week two of the COVID-19 shutdown in New York -- and he got back to us immediately. Several other local realtors during the same time never responded to our inquiries. Either because he has super powers, or is just a go-getter, David set himself apart during the strange conditions of house hunting during the Coronavirus. He's very affable, communicates well and kept us in the loop during the twists and turns that come along with any house purchase. We appreciated
Keith Pilgrim
Jun 21, 2020
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I recently sold real estate in the Town of Claverack in Columbia County through Barns & Farms Realty LLC. David Birch was my realtor and he was great. I knew he was the right realtor as he came out right away to walk my property, listened to my ideas of how to sell the property, he was flexible and persistent all with the goal of getting the property sold for the best possible price. I just want to say thank you David for your help!
Don Malin
May 24, 2020
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We recently sold real estate in the Town of Canaan in Columbia County through Barns & Farms Realty LLC. Our house had been on the market for many years with little buyer interest using countless other brokers who did very little and accomplished even less. That is, until we hired David Birch who managed to proactively find several interested buyers in relatively short order and finally closed a sale. We strongly recommend Barns & Farms Realty LLC and our broker, David Birch.
Sarah S.
Dec 22, 2019
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I worked with David who was employed by the seller for a piece of land in Greene County. We, after some back and forth, got to a positive outcome and closed on the land after ensuring due diligence was done.
