ERA Justin RealtyNJPeggy McLaughlinreal estateRealogyreviewsRutherfordwhat others are saying March 18, 2014

Margaret “Peggy” McLaughlin Proudly Displays Reviews

Margaret “Peggy” McLaughlin one of ERA Justin Realty’s core group of Realtor salespersons has been known throughout Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties since beginning in real estate in the mid 1970’s. During these years Peggy successes were known from town to town. Nothing has changed except she is even better known today for her focus for her buyers and sellers. Read just a sampling of reviews.

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“Peggy is the utmost professional-trustworthy, responsive & informative. We found our house on our own but called her in on the sale due to our prior great experience with the purchase of our first home. Originally I was a walk-in and Peggy treated us with respect and we became one. Peggy was extremely accessible and willing to take my calls at any time of day and helpful at putting my anxiety at rest. I would recommend her in a heartbeat! Thanks!”

“Peggy has sold 2 of our houses and we have bought one from her. She makes you feel comfortable, there is no pressure and she is always very honest and supportive when needed. I will always recommend her and consider her the best at her profession.”

“All superlatives! Enthusiastic. Energetic. Friendly. Professional. We are pleased!”

“Thank you so much Peggy for your help, kindness and professionalism. It is very much appreciated. You will be highly recommended!!”

“She was wonderful. We will recommend her to any of our friends looking to buy or sell their home.”

“Peggy was a professional. She made this transaction a pleasant experience.”

“Peggy was wonderful! She did a lot of legwork for us! She really listened, she knew our likes and dislikes right away! Thank you Peggy!!!”

“I did business with Peggy and I’m very satisfied. I became acquainted with her through seeing an ERA Justin Realty sign. I will use Peggy in Real Estate again.”

“Peggy handled my sale and purchase with an ease and attention to detail that cannot be matched in the real estate profession. I cannot say enough about such , gracious and reassuring sales .:associate

“Thank you. Peggy was a professional. She made this transaction a pleasant experience.”

“Peggy handled the transaction very professionally and friendly. Always accommodating and helpful. Thank you Peggy.”

“Great company! Peggy is a wonderful salesperson and great to work with!”

“I would recommend this ERA Associate to a friend or family member”

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Glenn Elliot Proudly Presents What Buyers and Sellers Are Saying

Glenn Elliot of ERA Justin Realty has been a Realtor salesperson best-of-the-best for over two decades with ERA Justin Realty. Coming from a real estate background with Prestia Realty and a past Rutherford, NJ Mayor, Glenn has served the buying and selling public in Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties since joining ERA Justin Realty. His reviews indicate that he certainly is a Realtor of choice and another reason to join him in your real estate needs….

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“We were very pleased with the sale of our home, it was professionally handled and the results were most pleasing.”
Robert & Denise O’Hara.

“Glenn was great! He was tireless and persistent and helpful beyond my expectations.
I was very pleased with the service provided.”
Christina Roedema.

“My listing with my home with you through Justin realty has been truly a dealt full experience with all the attributes of a professional staff of representatives.
Your step-by-step procedures are truly done in a business like atmosphere with emphases on both the seller and buyer. I would always in sincerity advise any home seller or buyer to contact you & your company.”
Maurice Nafesh

“We have been dealing with Glenn Elliot – Era Justin Realty for many years, and we have always been well pleased with the service we received. As I have stated Glen went out of his way to make things go easily and smoothly, No hassle. I hope we are finally settled, but if we had another move, we would definitely use this Era sales associate again. Glen Was very helpful from the beginning of the listening to the end at the closing. He has helped us with a previous sale and we will always refer him!”
Arthur Holland

“Glenn was always there when we needed him. He provided us with great information, Glenn is the main reason we sold our house. He returned a day early from his own vacation to show the house.”
Thomas Potor

“Glenn listed and sold our house. A fantastic job. You worked hard for us in a difficult situation. Very pleased.”
Kathy and Bob Rotoni

“Your treatment was painless, highly successful and much appreciated, much like chiropractic care! Thanks.”
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Tarantino

“Glenn was by far the best Realtor we ever had. Excellent understanding of our needs and the properties available. No pressure and great follow up. Highly recommended.”
James and Laura McCarthy

“I was very pleased with the sale of my mother-in-law’s home. Glenn was very helpful and informative. Thanks.”
Joan Arata

“Glenn, you and your firm acted in a positive and professional manner from the beginning to closing. Thank you.”
Vincent McGrath

“We feel that we received excellent service. Mr. Elliot was and remains attentive to our needs as home sellers. We would recommend him at every opportunity.”
Eric and Bernadette Jaeger

“We found Glenn to be caring and efficient.”
Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Ludwig

“Glenn was very helpful to us and we would use Glenn and ERA again in the future in buying a condo or a house.”
Ronald and Rose Ann Paar

“I was very satisfied with Glenn. Glenn was very accommodating in working around our schedule. I would use this sales associate again in buying and selling.”
Antonio Marquez

“Just a quick note that we’ve been meaning to write. We’re happy to have had Glenn in the house we bought and closed in January. He was just great, every step of the way, and we always had the impression that he truly cared for us as future homeowners, rather than just trying to sell us a house.”
Carmen and Tony Marquez

“My heartfelt thank you for all the assistance provided in selling my home. He was particularly tuned into my personal situation, having to move to Long Island just after it went on sale. His assistance was invaluable. Having ERA Justin represent me was the right choice! You will be highly recommended by me.”
Donna Testini

“Glenn, listing my house with ERA Justin Realty was really a good decision and I am glad that I did. It was sold fast and I was pleased with the price.”
Lucy B. Carter

“I would like to take this time to comment on the diligent efforts of Glenn Elliot. With the sale of our house Glenn was a great asset. He spent large amount of time showing the house between open houses and being available for prospective buyers. After the sale contract was signed, Glenn did an excellent job in expediting the sale. The next time I need a real estate agent, I will contact Glenn. Thank you.”
Fred J. Molan

“You made our home purchasing experience very enjoyable. A true professional and always ready to help.”
Tony and Carmen Marquez

“Glenn performed personal help in caring for the property and I was referred by a friend/family. Very satisfied.”
Estate of Doris Konan

“Glenn was always available. He returned my calls promptly and worked at my convenience.”
Angelo Cucchiara

“Glenn is very professional and competent. His kindness and understanding helped our family through a difficult time and transition.”
Kenneth Minor

“Mr. Elliot was extremely helpful & supportive during the entire process. He went above the call of duty to assist me with contacts, etc., for minor repairs that would have been difficult for me to accomplish from Long Island. I was very satisfied with the service from beginning to end.”
Donna Testini

“Glenn was great. He returned my calls quickly and helped me get answers to my questions. I would gladly recommend him to others.”
Carol Davis

“Glenn was extremely helpful in handling a transaction made more complicated by my living in Connecticut. He was fast and thoughtful. Thanks, Glenn.”
Diane Morello

“We were a personal referral. Rating ERA Justin and Glenn, Excellent down the list.”
Jeff and Angela Waller

“Glenn Elliot, Thank you for being so kind, helpful and understanding. We were never pressured in a way that would make us uncomfortable.” Thanks!
Rich & Rosemarie Wilke

“Glenn Elliot, if I ever came back to NJ, I will invest in Real Estate only with Glenn.
He’s honest, hardworking and trustworthy. And I appreciate his quality services.”
Sabry S. Milik

“We were extremely happy with Glenn. He did not pressure us in any way and I felt very comfortable with him at all times in both selling our home and purchasing a co-op”
Rosemarie Wilke

“Glenn Elliot has gone above and beyond the call of duty in serving my real estate needs, by having a second open house.”
Alan Note

“Glenn provided wonderful service from the minute he listed my property through the final closing. It was comforting to have someone there through a difficult situation.”
Doris B. Muller Schroeder

“I cannot be more pleased. Glenn is a dedicated professional. He is kind, understanding and goes the extra mile to get the job done. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs assistance in selling their home.”
Joan P. Lynyak

“I appreciate the attention that was given to me and my house. I would gladly recommend your company to my friends.”
Norma Bombassei

“Best Realtor I’ve dealt with. Always got back to me. Very honest, no boloney.
He also went to the closing. First time I’ve ever seen a realtor at a closing.
He’s the best.”
Paul Fedkenheuer

“Glenn has made our home purchase a wonderful experience, Glenn was a true pleasure to deal with. He will definitely be invited to the house warming party!
We love Glenn!! Thanks again”
Rachel & Tom Hurley

“Glenn was a pleasure to deal with in every way, He made this experience wonderful!
I would recommend this ERA sales associate to friend and /or family member.”
Thomas Hurley

“Glenn Elliot found our 51 Beach St home in 1980, 27 years ago. We were then very satisfied. We asked Glenn to sell our house and again we are completely satisfied with his service and professionalism.”
Martha Lozada

“We were highly disappointed with our previous Realty Co representative and after one day, Glenn was able to inform us on how much our home was worth by giving us real and factual data. So, we adjusted our asking price appropriately. He also knew the market and said to wait until mid-February for any action. Sure enough, he called us on February 15th with a buyer who was the right fit. Upon assuring us we had to do some minor repairs, the condo was sold about a month later and the closing went smoothly. We greatly appreciate all the hard work Glenn put into the selling of our condo…he has definitely proven that he knows his stuff.”
Regards, Edith and Mark Brizzi

“Glenn helped make everything go very smoothly, being there to let workmen in and dealing with Rutherford’s very difficult inspectors.”
Maureen Bienkowski

“Glenn was very professional throughout the process and extremely responsive to every inquiry.”
Terry Jackson

“Glenn was extremely supportive throughout the process and sell us an ok house but a house that had limited faults. Glenn took me/us to see everything we had even a slight interest in and made sure to point out any potential hazards. Dedicated and funny, I would recommend anyone I know buying to use Glenn!”
Mozart St.
East Rutherford

“Glenn was very helpful – courteous, and conscientious – a pleasure to deal with him.”
Joseph F. Malone

“Glenn was very fair, and recommended a number of improvements to make marketing effective. He was friendly and easy to work with. He knew local property values and was aggressive in locating and screening potential buyers. Highly recommend Glenn!”
Tom Note, Executor

“Glenn was extremely helpful to me. I really appreciate the special care he took of me. I think he’s the best.”
Mary Persak

“Glenn is a wonderful person to work with. Very hard working and accommodating. Thanks.”
Manish & Archana Seth

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ERA JUSTIN REALTY NJAR 2013 CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS PRESENTED

ERA Justin Realty’s best-of-the-best 2013 Circle of Excellence Bronze winners include, left to right, Julia Dagistanli, Cathy Vick, Grace Tirrito, Fara Espandi, Kristen Davis and not pictured, Jennifer Darby Metzger. They are Realtors of choice as is their firm which has processed thousands transactions since 1950.

  ERA JUSTIN REALTY NJAR 2013 CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS PRESENTED

Bergen County:  Each year the New Jersey Association of Realtors honors its top producers in sales and listings sold.  Based upon Realtor production with focus to detail, agents throughout New Jersey are awarded for their outstanding efforts.

 It is important to recognize remarkable achievements of the best-of-the-best because of the positive impact that these award achievers have on their buyers, their sellers and the communities in which they conduct their daily real estate business.

Ron Darby, ERA Justin Realty broker and co-owner offered personal accolades to the ERA Justin Realty team of sales professionals and stated, “When you examine the structure of each real estate transaction, one can appreciate the reasons why these fine sales-professionals have been awarded.  There are groups of individuals involved, including buyers, sellers each with their attorney, mortgage lenders, appraisers and underwriters, home, termite and radon inspectors, community building inspectors for the final certificate of occupancy and other varied inspectors.  Add to the mix hand-delivery of documents, dozens of hours on the phone with buyers and sellers and only then can one appreciate the value of this outstanding NJAR award.

Our best-of-the-best 2013 Circle of Excellence Bronze winners include, Julia Dagistanli, Cathy Vick, Grace Tirrito, Fara Espandi, Kristen Davis and Jennifer Darby Metzger. We are extremely proud of their ERA Justin Realty team efforts.  Each year they exceed  buyer and seller expectations.  They are truly Realtors of choice and would love to be your Realtor.”All ERA Justin Realty full service Realtors 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. View 1000’s of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com

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Realtor Salesperson Andrea Burton Joins ERA Justin Realty

Andrea Burton whose business ethics include being focused, driven, consistent and always committed to her buyers and sellers comes from her training in media and the entertainment industry with HBO. She stands ready to be of service to all in their real estate needs.
 
Realtor Salesperson Andrea Burton Joins ERA Justin Realty
Jennifer Darby Metzger, ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner welcomed Realtor salesperson Andrea Burton to their firm.Upon accepting a position, she stated, “I’m eager to begin my career at ERA Justin Realty. People want someone to help guide them to make a well informed decision.

As a former resident of New York, now residing in Hoboken, my focus will be to aid families transition from a city lifestyle to a more suburban lifestyle in Rutherford and our surrounding communities. As a professional, it is my purpose to share my knowledge and experience. As a friend, it is my intent to express my enthusiasm and commitment. As your trusted Realtor, it is my goal to serve you.”

When asked to express her business ethics and background, she said, “I’m focused, driven, consistent and always committed to my buyers and sellers. My past training includes more than 8 years of sales and client relations experience in the media and entertainment industry with HBO. It’s all about service to my buyers and sellers. I am always looking forward to meeting new buyers and sellers and offering my knowledge to help accomplish their housing goals.

Working with my ERA Justin agents, I know that their high standards match mine. The firm offers me greater opportunities to serve the needs of my area buyers and those Hudson County buyers who want to live in our Bergen County communities. Our agents have proven themselves to thousands of buyers and sellers since opening their doors in 1950. They serve the areas where both myself, and my clients live. They exceed expectations each day.”

 Andrea resides with her husband Matthew, their son Michael and will be welcoming a second son in June.  Away from the office, Andrea enjoys running and triathlons, photography, cooking and she is an animal lover.

 Ron Darby, Broker Co-owner added, “We are pleased that Andrea has selected our firm for her real estate career. With the thousands of Hudson County families who have moved to our area communities over the years, we are confident that she will give her energy for the success of her Hudson County buyers who want to enjoy a Bergen County lifestyle.

There is a difference in real estate companies. Attending on-going advanced training, seminars, round-table discussions with industry leaders and focus groups is what we continually do at our firm to fine-tune ourselves each day. We believe, in order to exceed buyer and seller expectations of what a real estate agent is about, we don’t learn just the basics. We want to learn, know and teach much more than is ever expected of us. In that way, we know that they will hold us in the highest regard. Andrea is part of this process.”

 ERA Justin Realty buyers and sellers have put their reviews of the company in writing. They have on file for review, Real Estate Results In Writing, their report of over 800 testimonials that Andrea will be proud to share.

 All of the ERA Justin Realty full service real estate team 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, www.ERAJustinRealty.com and www.SellBergenCounty.com

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ERA Justin Realty’s Five Star Professionals Cited by New Jersey Monthly

Carol D. Calamari, Kristen Davis and Julia Dagistanli, ERA Justin Realtor salespersons have been selected as New Jersey Monthly Five Star Professionals for delivering outstanding service and client satisfaction to the communities they serve throughout Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties.



 
               ERA Justin Realty’s Five Star Professionals Cited by New Jersey Monthly
 
Bergen County, New Jersey:  Focus for clients and customers are the force that motivates the staff of active Realtor professionals at ERA Justin Realty.  In fact, the firm tracks continuing activity of 100 real estate firms who service the vast reaches of area communities and ERA Justin Realty has again proven itself to be an area real estate market leader. Three of its agents have been cited as 2014 New Jersey Five Star Home Professionals by New Jersey Monthly Magazine.
 
Five Star Professional partnered with New Jersey Monthly Magazine to identify real estate professionals in the New Jersey area who deliver outstanding service and client satisfaction. The Five Star Professional research team contacted thousands of recent home buyers, as well as other consumers. Phone, mail and on-line respondents rated their service professional on criteria such as overall satisfaction and whether they would recommend the professional to a friend.
 
Ron Darby, ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner proudly offered, “An incredible honor to have one sales agent awarded in North Jersey Monthly Magazine, but to have three sales agents awarded, tripling the honor is incredible over and over and over.  We are so very proud of Carol D. Calamari, Kristen Davis and Julia Dagistanli for their efforts, service to their buyers and sellers and the communities they serve throughout Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties.”
Continuing, Darby said, “Throughout each year we proudly present our ERA Leadership Circle Awardto those teammates who focus and exceed the expectations of their sellers and buyers.  These fine professionals who are currently awarded have also earned this accolade and are also finalists with their teammates for the elite Circle of Light for Community Service Award which will be awarded at the upcoming ERA global business conference in Los Angeles, California.  
 
For their sellers and buyers, ERA Justin Realty has compiled their What People Are Sayingpresentation of nearly 800 testimonials and reviews regarding their services.  A copy is available for review for the asking. 
 
Darby concluded, “For Spring 2014 any of our sales agents will be pleased to provide a current market price analysis of your home at no cost or obligation.  The report features current homes on the market, homes that have sold and closed, and details as to the value of your home.  The analysis will focus on a 2014 market value for the spring and beyond.   It will also give details on the specifics of your home and what a seller may do to make it more marketable. Invite them in, it will be well rewarding for your sales process.”
 
Calamari, Davis and Dagistanli can be reached at either of their Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue.  By office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD. View 1000’s of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

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Fara Espandi of ERA Justin Realty Ranks High in ERA Real Estate National Production

Fara Espandi, ERA Justin Realtor salesperson is a full-time career professional with the firm, being one of their top producers for many years. She is a 2013 Bronze NJAR Circle of Excellence Award winner as well as being an ERA Leadership Circle achiever for many years. ERA Corporate recently shared her national and statewide ranking as one of their successful Realtor professionals.
 
Fara Espandi of ERA Justin Realty Ranks High
in ERA Real Estate National Production
 
Bergen County: Fara Espandi, a Realtor professional with ERA Justin Realty, a market leader throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties is always focused on her sales production with statistics recently released by global ERA.
 
Home buyers and sellers can be assured that Fara, also a Certified Residential Specialist designated by the National Association of Realtors, subscribes to the strict Realtor code of ethics, has access to the latest technology and is a specialist in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home. Her production included more than 28 sale and purchase transactions in 2013 earning her a Bronze NJAR Circle of Excellence Award.
 
ERA’s rankings reveal that Espandi generated $4,697,900.00 in annual volume and ranked 21st out of 638 ERA sales agents in New Jersey, while being awarded 729th out of 12,555 ERA sales agents nationally.
 
Broker-owners of ERA Justin Realty, Ron Darby, Carol Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger along with their entire team of Realtor professionals congratulated Espandi during a recent meeting of their Leadership Circle recipients recognizing top production status during the past year, recovering from the past national economic turndown.
 
Espandi said, “ERA Justin Realty continues to receive the prestigious global ERA Commitment to Excellence Award,receiving it from 2003 and a finalist for the Circle of Light for Community Service Award. We are excited that we will be honored at the upcoming ERA International Business Conference to be held Los Angles.
 All of our ERA Justin Realtor professional sales agents can be reached at either of our Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue.  By office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD. View 1000’s of homes at our websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

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ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle award achievers (Standing) Grace Tirrito, Rosemarie Zembryski, Glenn Elliot, Cathy Vick, Ilene Harpuder, June Incorvaia, Carol D. Calamari, Peggy McLaughlin, Carol Darby. (Seated) Kristen Davis, Fara Espandi, Julia Dagistanli, Karen Kelly, Michelle Korosy and (not pictured) Jennifer Darby Metzger, your trusted Realtor agents and brokers and their company, in real estate since 1950, serving Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties have completed a strong 2013 in listings, sold and closed residential and commercial real estate.
 

  ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle Winners Bring Success To Consumers
 
Flowers will begin to bloom, buds will be on the trees and ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle achievers will bring satisfaction to hundreds of buyers and sellers in 2014, repeating many successes of 2013. This is the time when families focus on real estate sales, but the first question sellers ask is, “How do I price my house?”
 
Ask these ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle performance achievers from 2013 and the answer you will hear over and over again is “realistically.” Ask and they will provide a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and you will have the detailed answers to your real estate questions.  The Leadership Circle achievers who were cited for their performance to their buyers and sellers include Grace Tirrito, Rosemarie Zembryski, Glenn Elliot, Cathy Vick, Ilene Harpuder, June Incorvaia, Peggy McLaughlin, Kristen Davis, Fara Espandi, Julia Dagistanli, Karen Kelly, Michelle Korosy and Jennifer Darby Metzger with Carol Darby broker co-owners who recently awarded the production honors. 
 
Carol Darby said, “Although varied real estate markets had been adversely affected throughout the country, we were poised to achieve or exceed expectations for our 2013 buyers and sellers. We offer for your review our publication Real Estate Results In Writing, our report of nearly 800 reviews from our buyers and sellers. We are proud of this accomplishment and plan to share it with hundreds of buyers and sellers this year.
 
If you are considering the sale of a home and want to know the facts of the 2014 real estate market, including current pricing, you should contact one of the Leadership Circle achievers at our firm and request a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and no cost or obligation to determine its true market value as well as the market forecast.  Due to continuing market changes, any of our professionals will be pleased to provide a current market price analysis of your home at no cost or obligation.   
 
In conducting a CMA, our ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle achievers have access to a wide array of information, such as databases containing recent listing and selling prices of similar homes in the neighborhood. The resulting analysis can help a homeowner understand the current market and will provide a realistic figure of the home’s fair market value.  If a home is then put on the market, we can use the CMA results to help the homeowner establish a selling marketing program. The CMA information is very helpful in determining the true value of a house and the right asking price. In the end, however, the homeowner should decide on a price that he or she feels is competitive and consistent with the price at which other homes in the area have sold.”
 
Jennifer Darby Metzger added, “Truly, there is a difference in real estate companies, and our focus to detail will make the difference. We ask buyers and sellers to compare.  We believe that in order to exceed expectations of what ERA Justin Realty is about, we don’t offer just real estate basics; we try to be as comprehensive as possible.  In that way, we know that our buyers and sellers will hold us all in the highest regard.”
 
Consumers can reach the ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle achievers at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue. By phone at (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD.  Additional real estate information is also available at the firms 1000’s of homes websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

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Manisha “Mona” Kalra Joins ERA Justin Realty

Manisha “Mona” Kalra recently joined the ERA Justin Realty team of Realtor sales agents. Specializing in first-time home buyers, relocation, investment properties and distressed properties while bringing focus to custom marketing programs for her sellers.  She is fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi, a regional Indian language.

 Manisha “Mona” Kalra Joins ERA Justin Realty

“Dealing honestly, openly and having pride in the service you provide your customers and clients will bring respect and trust for you,” words of ERA broker-owner Jennifer Darby Metzger and the company teammates about Manisha “Mona” Kalra who recently joined the firm.
 Continuing, “Manisha’s hard work, enthusiasm and focus in handling all details of her transactions will result in successful purchases and sales. We are pleased that she has joined our active team. Residing locally for years, she is well versed on our surrounding communities.”

Manisha’s specialty is her attention toward first-time home buyers, relocation, investment properties and distressed properties while bringing focus to custom marketing programs for her sellers.  Her finesse includes interior designing and vision to understand all aspects of what a beautiful home can mean for her buyers and her sellers, planning to put their homes on the market. She is fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi, a regional Indian language. Her background includes learning from her family real estate background in India.

She is equally active in her time away from the office. Well traveled with a passion for volunteering for a local animal shelter, painting, interior design and cooking, she also supports charitable organizations. Married to Mudit Sachdev, with a New York financial background, they are proud parents of two sons, Krishiv and Saishaan as well as recently adopting their family dog Toby.

Manisha stated, “ERA Justin Realty is widely recognized for their professionalism, skilled staff, and forward industry thinking and the use of cutting-edge technologies resulting in successful transactions to better serve our buyers and sellers.  I’m proud to be part of this successful firm and eager to advance through the teachings of my tutor team of Adrian Tridel and Michelle Korosy.”

Darby-Metzger concluded, “It will be her pleasure and motivation to give you the best of everything as you make the important decisions, keeping all details fine-tuned. She has the ability to keenly listen and understand her buyers and sellers needs. Her strong negotiation and excellent communication skills means her clients are always kept well informed throughout the transaction. Call Manisha for a top-notch experience.”

Since 2003, ERA Justin Realty has proudly received the prestigious ERA Commitment to Excellence Award, one from 2,600 ERA firms from across the nation.  For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor, a choice of thousands of buyers and sellers since 1950. Manisha and the entire ERA team of Realtor agents 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. View 1000’s of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

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ERA Justin Realty: How Accessibility Features Can Serve Homeowners of All Ages and Abilities

As members of the baby boom generation reach retirement age, many focus on aging in place within their homes. ERA Justin Realty, marketing new listings each week can review features which may be important to those reaching retirement.
 
                          ERA Justin Realty: How Accessibility Features Can Serve Homeowners of All Ages and Abilities
We all need a helping hand from time to time, but prefer to remain as independent as possible. Accessible features in a home are a way of lending ourselves a hand, and staying in our own house for much longer than we otherwise might.
“As more members of the baby boom generation – which comprises the largest segment of America’s population – reach retirement age, many of them show a preference for “aging in place” in their own homes rather than moving to traditional retirement communities and facilities. This trend has created more interest than ever in the designing and retrofitting of homes for maximum ease of use. Heightened awareness of the needs of disabled people of all ages, and increased legislative attention to their rights, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have also helped drive a trend which can benefit all homebuyers,” stated ERA Justin Realty Broker, Ron Darby.
What has come to be called “Universal Design” is a set of standards for making every house a welcoming home for inhabitants of all ability levels. These include placing light switches and thermostats low enough, and electrical outlets high enough, for anyone to reach; outfitting hallways with railings and showers with grab-bars and stools; replacing doorknobs with levers; offering ramps as well as stairs, and doorways that can accommodate wheelchairs; and minimizing falling risks through secure, low-pile carpeting.  Though there was a time when accessibility was considered an obstacle to resale value and desirability, attitudes – and demographics – have changed, and Universal Design is now considered a resale advantage. This potential extra salability can be achieved through minimal effort and expense. For instance, in many cases a room can be made wheelchair-accessible simply by changing the direction of a swinging door.
Darby continued, “The simplicity of such measures – and their popularity with potential homebuyers – makes it equally desirable to build a new home with these considerations in mind, or to retrofit an existing home with them. No one has to feel they’ve turned their home into a medical facility –you can avoid this with some smart and simple methods that enhance convenience and are common sense for all homeowners, while maintaining the more intangible comforts of home, like independence and familiar communities. In addition to the convenience offered by making these types of upgrades to a home, there are government loan programs that can help subsidize accessibility modifications. Talk to one of our real estate professionals about accessible-home options in any area where you may be interested in buying; he or she can also find out about financing opportunities and other ways to keep your path to satisfying and secure home ownership a clear one.”
ERA Justin Realty, a leading area Realtor serving Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties since 1950 is part of the ERA national and  global real estate network which was a recipient of the J.D. Power and Associates Award for ‘Highest Overall Satisfaction For First Time Home Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms.’
Darby concluded, “To learn more about ERA Justin Realty, our staff, our sales professionals and our award-recognized programs and services we provide, call our ERA Justin Realty full service real estate agents who can be reached at either of our two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue.  By phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD. Also view 1000’s of homes at our websites, ERAJustin.com and ERAJustinRealty.com.”
Carol D. CalamariERA Justin RealtyFara EspandiJennifer Darby MetzgerLeadership CircleRon Darby February 15, 2014

ERA Justin Realty Honors Leadership Circle Achievers for Year-End 2013

ERA Justin Realty’s Top Leadership Circle achievers for 2013, Fara Espandi and Carol D. Calamari set many standards within the firm. Both career professionals and mentors to new agents who join the firm, they know the secrets for success; hard work, consistency, fairness and striving to exceed expectations for their sellers and buyers in all they do in their typical real estate day.

 
               ERA Justin Realty Honors Leadership Circle Achievers for Year-End 2013
Bergen County, New Jersey:  ERA Justin Realty’s final company results have been released indicating the top two leadership agents for 2013. Their energy and focus for their team, clients and customers are the force that motivates the staff of active Realtor professionals at ERA Justin Realty. 
The top two best-of-the-best ‘Leadership Circle’ achievers are Fara Espandi who was the firm’s top commission income earner and Carol D. Calamari whose first place production results lead the group and exceeded expectations for the year.

Jennifer Darby Metzger, co-owner broker stated, “Throughout each quarter we proudly present the ‘Leadership Circle’ award to those teammates who focus and exceed the expectations of their sellers and buyers.  These two fine professionals awarded had earned accolades throughout the 2013 quarters and year end.  It is an ongoing team effort, which makes us a market leader throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties. 
For our sellers and buyers, we have a published ‘What People Are Saying’ presentation of nearly 800 testimonials and reviews regarding the services that we offer.  A copy is available for review for the asking. Additionally, these sales professionals focus on the inventory of homes that we have for sale, knowing exacting details, so they can provide our sellers and buyers with the service they deserve. 
Due to continuing market changes, any of our professionals will be pleased to provide a current market price analysis of your home at no cost or obligation.  The report features current homes on the market, homes that have sold and closed, and details as to the value of your home.  The analysis will focus on 2014 market value for the spring and beyond.   It will also give details on the specifics of the home and what a seller may do to make it more marketable. Invite them over at no obligation, it will be well rewarding for your sales process.
Metzger concluded, “ERA Justin Realty has received the prestigious worldwide ‘ERA Commitment to Excellence Award,’ and we are excited that we will be honored at the upcoming ERA International Business Conference in Los Angeles as a finalist for the ‘Circle of Light for Community Service’ award.
These ERA Justin Realtor professional award achievers can be reached at either of their Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue.  By office phone (201) 939-7500,(201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD. View 1000’s of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.