Cathy Vick • Rosemarie Zembryski • senior specialist • SRES •
May 13, 2014
ERA Justin Realty’s Cathy Vick and Rosemarie Zembryski Achieve National Recognition
ERA Justin Realty’s Cathy Vick and Rosemarie Zembryski
Achieve National Recognition
Bergen County: Cathy Vick and Rosemarie Zembryski, Realtor salespersons with ERA Justin Realty have been awarded the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation by the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) the world’s largest association of real estate professionals focusing and specifically representing senior clients in real estate transactions.
They join more than 16,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES designation. Both were required to successfully complete comprehensive training in understanding the needs, considerations and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older. NAR, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.3 million members in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate industries.
Cathy Vick had been selected as the RealSource Association Realtor of the year. She was singly awarded from the association’s 3,300 membership. Their award resolution included, “She has served her community in a variety of civic commitments and has unfailingly discharged her duties and responsibilities with distinction. She has demonstrated a concern and interest in her community and involved in the Kip Center, a senior citizen social organization. Cathy also finds time every year to raise money to help send children suffering from Muscular Dystrophy to summer camp. Her office views her as a figure for her unselfish giving of her time and expertise to all those who ask for her help.”
Rosemarie Zembryski, a consistent ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle award winner is always a Realtor favorite in area communities. Her buyer and seller reviews include, “We could not have asked for a better Realtor. Rose is always professional, thoughtful caring and attentive. She made our house purchase a source of joy. Very highly recommended. Daniel & Veronica Chi.” “Since we decided to buy a home in Bergen County, Rosemarie was the best decision we made. Very patient, friendly and she really knew what we needed. She is the best. She made our home-buying experience pleasurable and stress free. Zoila and Alex Gomez.” “Rose, your dedication to making the deal happen is remarkable! You stayed on top of so many details and went above & beyond in terms of service. Thank you so much for your never ending efforts. Gary Ferrari”
Both Vick and Zembryski are active as Senior Real Estate specialists. They are strong communicators and participants with buyers for sales in the New Jersey aged 55 communities. They have the details on senior housing, social programs, amenities, the varied models of attached, free standing, condominiums and outstanding club house details throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties, New Jersey.
According to a recent report from the KCM real estate group, “Sixty-five is the new forty-five. With more people working beyond traditional retirement age and the advances in modern medicine, the lines between middle and late adulthood are becoming a bit blurred. What makes this relevant in the world of real estate? As our population ages, we will see more and more organizations dedicating their marketing efforts toward the senior demographic. Not all seniors are the same. Despite the label of senior, there are three distinct types, all three involve seniors, but they aren’t based necessarily on age. Age is not a good predictor of relocation. Instead, people generally make changes in residence based on life circumstances.
Move #1: Amenity-based:
These individuals and/or couples are seeking a certain type of lifestyle and their home is only one component of a much larger picture. When looking to sell, they are usually transferring their equity from one home to the next and can usually either pay cash or put a significant down payment towards their purchase. Depending upon employment status, they may be moving across the country for more appealing climates or seeking a place near an airport making it easier to commute. Some are moving closer to kids and grandkids, while others are moving to destination locations where the family can enjoy visiting.
Move #2: Anticipatory / Planning:
As people age, they may begin to experience changes in personal health status or become the caregiver of a spouse requiring additional care. When this occurs, people may find their current home unmanageable or no longer suited for their current situation. Moving means simplifying and making preparations for future care needs and support. With this type of move, seniors are typically looking to buy a property with minimal maintenance, accessibility features, and in close proximity to quality healthcare.
Move #3: Needs-based:
While most people intend to live independently, unfortunately, this reality isn’t always possible. As health declines to the point where more support is needed than can be provided for within the person’s home and community, relocation is necessary. This move may involve selling the personal residence and relocating to a senior living community with one floor ease.”
Vick and Zembryski concluded, “We are knowledgeable, focused and have working relationships with varied over 55 communities in New Jersey and will be pleased to provide you with introductions to these communities, share their amenities and provide private showings to locate a specific community and house, villa or condominium that will suit your needs. By reaching out to us, the arduous task of locating the perfect community can be streamlined. There is a difference in real estate companies. We ask buyers and sellers to compare. Our philosophy includes exceeding expectations of what a Senior Real Estate Specialist is about. We don’t offer just real estate basics; we are as comprehensive as possible. In that way we know that our buyers and sellers will hold us in the highest regard as we create a successful transaction for you.”
ERA Justin Realty with Vick and Zembryski proudly received the prestigious ‘Circle of Light Award’, as the premier and only ERA real estate firm, selected from approximately 31,000 ERA brokers and agents globally.
They can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue. Senior Specialist phone line, call (973) 826-2080. Also view 1000’s of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.
agent • Carmen Giorgianni • ERA Justin • Ron Darby •
April 29, 2014
ERA Justin Realty Welcomes Carmen Giorgianni To The Firm
ERA Justin Realty Welcomes Carmen Giorgianni To The Firm
“Being part of a real estate firm with strong ethics, technology and continuing education are reasons why I selected ERA Justin Realty as the firm I want to be with. When thinking about becoming involved in the real estate industry, I knew I wanted to work for a brokerage that reflected my values and interests. ERA Justin Realty is focused on the community and has a true family environment. I feel I will make my mark in real estate specializing with first time home buyers, since I can easily relate to their apprehensions. I look forward to helping guide them through the overwhelming feelings of having too many choices or not enough choices. But I also know the fun and excitement that can come with the process. I want them to be able to focus on those good feelings and assist them in making the right decision,” stated Realtor salesperson Carmen Giorgianni.
“Watching their strong listing and sales activity in Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties and their award achievements each year brought me to the realization that their firm is where I want to build my career,” continued Giorgianni.
Rosemarie Zembryski, ERA Justin Realtor salesperson suggested that he join the firm after working with him on a real estate transaction. She offered, “We became friends after the process and kept in touch over the years. He referred friends looking to purchase and rent in the Rutherford area, and their experiences were also very positive.”
“My personal experience working with Rosemarie in purchasing my home in Rutherford led me to ERA Justin Realty. I never forgot the exemplary service she provided to me and my wife. I always had an interest in becoming a real estate agent and promised Rosemarie that one day we would be working together. Now she is my mentor and I can’t wait to learn more from her. I am confident that Rosemarie and ERA Justin Realty will provide me with support and expertise, while encouraging me to grow and develop my own style.” added Giorgianni.
Carmen and wife Gina have been married for over 6 years and reside in Rutherford. His membership as a Realtor salesperson is with the RealSource Association of Realtors, National and New Jersey Association of Realtors and the NJ and Garden State Multiple Listing Services. These keep him in tune with the 1000’s of listings currently available throughout Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex counties, which are areas he services through his association with ERA Justin Realty Co.
Giorgianni added, “I am an avid outdoorsman and President of the Sullivan Mountaineers club. I’ve taken up golf and continue to hone my skills on the course. My wife and I enjoy cooking together and have recently taken cooking classes. We also love to travel domestically and abroad to Hawaii, Argentina, Italy, Spain and France. In my corporate position, I have received awards for my work and dedication. I also received a Continuous Optimization Initiative award for successfully implementing year-over-year process improvements. I’ve proudly completed mid-level leadership programs that further enhanced my managerial proficiencies. Lastly, I plan to join the charitable events of the firm. For many years, I have volunteered with the Mt. Carmel Society in Berkeley Heights, NJ, which promotes the ideals of good citizenship and mutual welfare.”
Ron Darby broker co-owner said, “We proudly welcome Carmen to our firm. He believes that buying and selling real estate is much more than just a transaction. By allowing his clients and customers to rely on him to buy or sell a home, they are entrusting him with their futures. He takes this seriously and wants to deliver an experience that is personal and seamless. Having spent nearly a dozen years in the benefits industry as a Client Service Manager, his focus is excellent service. Being a high energy, results driven individual who focuses on solutions, teamwork and a commitment to excellence, potential customers will easily see how his abilities and personality will build productive real estate relationships as well as lasting friendships. Carmen is able to juggle many tasks and projects at one time and knows that multitasking is extremely important when it comes to closing transactions timely and accurately. He is an outgoing people-person.”
There is a difference in real estate companies. ERA Justin Realty asks buyers and sellers to compare. Their philosophy includes exceeding expectations of what a Realtor is about. They don’t offer just real estate basics; they are as comprehensive as possible. In that way they know that their buyers and sellers will hold them in the highest regard.
ERA Justin Realty proudly received the prestigious ‘Circle of Light Award’, as a premier ERA real estate firm, selected from approximately 31,000 ERA brokers and agents globally.
Giorgianni and all of the ERA Justin Realty full service Realtor salespersons can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue. By office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD. Also view 1000’s of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.
Carol D. Calamari • ERA Justin Realty • real estate • spring home repairs •
April 20, 2014
ERA JUSTIN REALTY REPORT: GET READY FOR SPRING HOUSE REPAIRS
Carol D. Calamari a full-time Realtor salesperson with ERA Justin Realty and a consistent ERA Leadership Circle achiever, offers suggestions for Spring 2014 house repairs as winter may have created damages that call for attention.
ERA JUSTIN REALTY REPORT: GET READY FOR SPRING HOUSE REPAIRSNow coming out of hibernation–plants, flowers, lawns, and even your home. Winter played havoc on houses, and spring should be a time to take a walk around your house to get that spring chore list in order. Here are few suggestions that you may want to explore. All houses are different as can be the suggestions,” according to ERA Justin Realty’s Carol D. Calamari.
ROOF VENTILATION
Remember that ice dam on the roof last winter? Remember how hot your attic was when you went up there to check the cable wire last summer? Proper attic ventilation can help with both those problems, and spring–while it’s not too hot or too cold–is an ideal time to take care of any necessary work. Attic ventilation may equal approximately 1 square foot of vent area for every 300 square feet of attic, so first you may want to consider roughly how many square feet your attic is, and then divide by 300. The total vent area may be roughly split between high and low vents, so now divide that number by two. Take some measurements to see if you have an adequate amount of vent area in both the eaves and high on the roof, and add more as needed. Also, check the condition of existing vents to see that the screen is intact, flashings are secure and well sealed, and there are no other problems that need correcting.
SPRINKLERS
Permanent, in-ground sprinklers are great, as long as they’re properly adjusted. Run each set of sprinklers through a cycle, and watch how and where the water is hitting. Adjust or replace any sprinklers that are hitting your siding, washing out loose soil areas, spraying over foundation vents, or in any other way wetting areas on and around your house that shouldn’t be getting wet.
GRADE
Soil is also susceptible to being washed away or redistributed by heavy winter rains and melting snow. Now is the time to check and see if the grade around the outside of your home has been moved around by winter’s fury, which can result in runoff getting into your basement or crawlspace, or running into neighbor’s yards where it shouldn’t go. Look for areas where soil seems too high or too low in relation to your home, as well as for marks on your siding, foundation, walkways, and other areas that might indicate if soil or water is in a place it shouldn’t be. A 4-foot builder’s level placed on a long, straight board can help you check grade and slope–redistribute soil so that for every foot horizontally you have at least 1/4 inch of fall away from the house.
CHECK YOUR HOUSE NUMBERS
Can someone find your house easily, especially in the dark? Spring is a great time to check that your house numbers are clearly visible from the street, that they are painted a contrasting color from whatever surface they are mounted on, that they are somehow hit by exterior lighting at night, and that they are not obscured by overgrown foliage.
FENCES AND GATES
Fence posts are especially susceptible to ground water saturation, and will loosen up and tilt if the soil around them gets soaked too deeply. Check fence posts in various areas by wiggling them to see how solidly embedded they are. If any are loose, wait until the surrounding soil has dried out from winter’s rains, then excavate around the bottom of the posts and pour additional concrete to stabilize them.
SMOKE DETECTORS
As always when it’s time to change the clocks, you want to check your smoke detectors. Replace the batteries, clean the covers, and test the detector’s operation before it’s too late. If you have gas-fired appliances in the house, including a water heater, now is also a great time to consider adding a carbon monoxide detector, which are inexpensive and easy to install, and are available at most home centers and other retailers of electrical parts and supplies.
Calamari concluded, “If you are not personally handy, there are listings under handyman in many of the local newspapers who advertise for jobs big and small. You may want to phone more than one, ask and check their references for work they’ve done for other homeowners before making your hiring decision.”
ERA Justin Realty has recently published its report Real Estate Results In Writing, featuring reviews from nearly 800 of their buyers and sellers. They also exclusively received the prestigious ERA ‘Circle of Light Award’, as a premier ERA real estate firm from approximately 31,000 ERA brokers and agents.Their ERA Justin Realty full service Realtors salespersons can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue. By office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD. Also view 1000’s of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com andwww.ERAJustinRealty.com.
circle of light community leadership awad • ERA • ERA Justin Realty • Jennifer Darby Metzger • Ron Darby •
April 7, 2014
ERA REAL ESTATE NAMES ERA JUSTIN REALTY WINNER OF THE 2013 CIRCLE OF LIGHT FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
ERA Justin Realty brokers co-owners Jennifer Darby Metzger and Ron Darby and ERA President Charlie Young awarded the prestigious ERA Circle of Light Award at the recent ERA International Business Conference in Los Angeles, California. ERA Justin Realty was awarded as the only real estate firm from approximately 31,000 brokers and agents.
ERA REAL ESTATE NAMES ERA JUSTIN REALTY
WINNER OF THE 2013 CIRCLE OF LIGHT
FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
ERA Real Estate, a leading global real estate Franchisor has named ERA Justin Realty Co. of Rutherford, N.J., winner of the 2013 Circle of Light for Community Leadership Award in honor of the company’s consistent commitment to both community service and business.
Ronald Darby, Carol Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger, broker-owners of ERA Justin Realty Co. accepted the award on behalf of their company during the ERA Real Estate International Business Conference in Los Angeles, California.
The Circle of Light for Community Leadership Award recognizes ERA Justin Realty Co. for extraordinary commitment to community. This affiliate gives time, raises funds and provides resources to worthy causes, thereby creating a culture of civic service within their company and establishing themselves as a philanthropic leader in the areas they serve.
ERA Justin Realty Co. has a legacy of contributing to its local community, as well as national charitable organizations. The firm continues to uphold its annual commitment to the Muscular Dystrophy Association by contributing time and money to fund programs such as the MDA Summer Camp. Additionally, the company recently launched The ERA Starfish Project, an effort to make a difference in the communities they serve by dedicating their time to a wide range of charities including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, American Cancer Society, local girls softball teams, ERA Organic Fresh, supporting local farmers and growers, bringing vegetables and fruits to the communities, Rutherford Newcomers Club, Returning Veterans clothing drives and the local food pantries – to name a few. Their ERA Starfish Project, so aptly named, helps vast groups as well as one person at a time. They are also celebrating their 30th anniversary with ERA Franchise Systems.
“Every member of the ERA Justin Realty team embodies the commitment to community that is part of our brand’s DNA,” said Charlie Young, president and CEO of ERA Franchise Systems LLC. “Under Ron, Carol and Jen’s leadership, the firm not only advances the profession of real estate through their collaborative culture; they also enhance the lives of the people they serve through their philanthropic efforts. I have always admired the genuine kindness exhibited by the members of ERA Justin Realty and I am honored to recognize the company as the 2013 Circle of Light for Community Leadership Award.”
ERA Justin Realty Co’s. own organic fruits and veggies co-op program with the goal of encouraging healthier lifestyles in the areas in which they serve while also supporting local farmers is on track for growing seasons 2014. In April and May 2014, the company will lead the charge in a local Muscular Dystrophy Color 5k Run and American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraisers. In the spirit of ERA’s collaborative culture, they have rallied runners and walkers from their firm, other ERA companies and the ERA corporate office.
ERA Justin Realty is an innovative market leading working closely with ERA Franchise Systems in the residential real estate industry with more than 40 years of experience in developing consumer-oriented products and services. The ERA network includes approximately 31,000 brokers and sales associates and approximately 2,300 offices throughout the United States and 33 countries and territories. Each office is independently owned and operated. ERA Real Estate is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp., a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services.
Ron Darby, Broker added, “At ERA Justin Realty the words, ‘There is a difference in real estate companies’ is more than a phrase. We live it every day. Because of our daily priorities, we continuously receive the prestigious ERA world-wide ‘Commitment to Excellence Award.’ For these reasons ERA Justin Realty has been selected by thousands of buyers and sellers as their Realtor of choice since 1950.”
All of the ERA Justin Realty full service sales professionals can be reached at (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD. Additional cutting-edge real estate technology also information awaits you at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.