RON DARBY INDUCTED IN ERA HALL OF FAME

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, ERA Real Estate inducted Broker of Record for ERA Justin Realty, Ronald A. Darby into the ERA Hall of Fame. Established in 2013, the ERA Hall of Fame honors affiliated individuals and companies who have consistently earned high levels of recognition and have made contributions and lasting impact on the culture of real estate and history of the ERA brand over the decades.

Ron’s career began in 1961 as sales manager of K Realty where he focused and built that brand into a successful 5 office firm with two Rutherford offices, plus offices in Lyndhurst, North Arlington and a South Jersey office location serving Stafford Township and Long Beach Island. In 1972, from the Stafford Township office, Ron was responsible in purchasing individual and multiple building lots where they built nearly 200 custom single- and multi-family dwellings in Beach Haven West and Ocean Acres.

Ron was later encouraged by Justin Tokarski, founder of Justin Realty, to form a partnership to duplicate the success he created at K Realty. In 1980, a few years after joining Justin Realty, Ron joined the ERA Franchise and the company became ERA Justin Realty. 35 years later, “ERA Justin Realty is one of the most successful one-office firms in the ERA network,” according to Sherry Chris, President and CEO of ERA Real Estate.

Ron’s passion for real estate, and his love for the community is what is admired most. Ron has been a mentor to many and has seen the success of his agents through the years, particularly with his daughter and partner, Jennifer Darby Metzger. “Ron has always been a true inspiration and role model to me, not only as a business partner, but as a father,” Metzger says. “I feel very fortunate to learn this craft from a true pioneer in the business. I contribute much of my success and tenacity through his teachings and guidance throughout my life. I feel truly blessed”.

“I am very humbled to be given this honor”, Darby says. “Being a part of the ERA Franchise has been an amazing partnership through the years. They say when you love what you do, it’s not work. That’s why after being in this business for over 50 years, I’m still ‘working’. It’s a part of life for me.”

ERA Justin Realty has been serving the Rutherford and neighboring communities for over 50 years. We are your area’s Full Service & Experienced Real Estate Company. Contact one of our experienced Real Estate Professionals at 201.939.7500 to help guide you through the real estate transaction and see why We are ERA, Better In Every Way.