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| ERA Justin Realty’s Grace Tirrito, Carol D. Calamari, Jennifer Darby Metzger, Adrian Tridel, standing left to right and seated Kristen Davis, Cathy Vick and Fara Espandi know the secrets to real estate success. The secrets are simple and direct. Hard work and focus to their buyers and sellers. In addition to serving first time and repeat buyers and sellers, they continually receive referrals from past buyers and sellers for their exacting real estate services.
Global honors to ERA Justin Realtor Salespersons
Carol Darby, ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner offered congratulations to ERA Justin Realty’s Grace Tirrito, Carol D. Calamari, Jennifer Darby Metzger, Adrian Tridel, Kristen Davis, Cathy Vick and Fara Espandi for achieving the ERA Circle of Honor. By meeting national ERA criteria within 2012, these Realtor salespersons have joined the ranks of top producing honorees under the ERA banner.
The ERA real estate network includes approximately 30,000 brokers and salespersons throughout the United States and more than 30 other countries and territories, with global reach in this world of technology.
ERA Justin Realty has been recognized by multi-thousands of buyers and sellers over their 63 years serving Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties. Recognized as an area market leader, they proudly received the prestigious ERACommitment to Excellence Award, one of 14 premier firms across the ERA nation. They are also recognized in the Muscular Dystrophy national organization with an elite President’s Club designation for their charitable fundraising activities. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty has been a buying and selling Realtor of choice.
All of the ERA Justin Realty award achievers 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 winning websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.
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Adrian Tridel • Carol D. Calamari • Cathy Vick • Circle of Honor • ERA • Fara Espandi • Grace Tirrito • Jennifer Darby Metzger • kristen davis •
March 14, 2013
Global honors to ERA Justin Realtor Salespersons
bergen county • buy a house • Denise Leonessa • ERA • ERA Justin Realty • Pre-sale home inspection • Ron Darby •
March 4, 2013
2013 Recommended Work Before Selling
ERA Justin Realtor salesperson Denise Leonessa shares valuable information for 2013 sellers about to put their home on the market. Denise, coming from a salesperson position from another area brokerage is active with buyers and sellers at ERA Justin Realty.
ERA Justin’s Denise Leonessa Reports On 2013 Recommended Work Before Selling
Sellers often order pre-sale inspection reports. This inevitably raises the question of how much, if any, of the recommended work should be done before selling. Ideally, any defect that would be hazardous to agents and buyers who preview the property during the sale process should be corrected. An example is a trip hazard that might cause someone to fall. In addition, to maximize your return from the sale, you should repair defects that adversely affect how the property looks.
Denise Leonessa, an ERA Justin Realtor salesperson who transferred from her position at Prudential Professionals says, “First impressions are important. So, if the fence or entry porch is deteriorating and look shabby, repair them. If the exterior paint is peeling, repaint. You get positive results when you repair a defect and improve appearance by doing so. For example, let’s say that the wood pest (also known as termite) inspector finds damage under the linoleum in a bathroom. If the linoleum is worn and outdated, you’ll do better on the sale if you replace the floor covering with a new, trendier one. In the course of doing this the damage can be repaired. The result is that the house shows better and a defect is eliminated–two benefits for the price of one.
You certainly can’t be expected to rebuild your home in order to sell it. Nor is this a sensible thing to do economically. As an example, take a house that had a deck that looked okay but wasn’t safe. There was extensive damage scattered throughout the deck. The only way to repair the deck was to replace it. It would be difficult to get the job done in the timeframe in which the seller wanted to sell. The deck was old and no longer met current code requirements. It would have had to be redesigned. So the seller decided to leave the deck as it was and disclose that the deck needed to be replaced. The future owners could have the new deck designed to meet their needs at a later date.
When structural elements are in need of repair and you haven’t the time or money to repair them, it’s a good idea to get repair estimates and make these estimates available to prospective buyers before they make an offer. This way, you’re in control of the process and can find reliable contractors or engineers who will give you reasonable and not exorbitant estimates.
It can be unsettling to a buyer to discover that the roof is in poor condition or the foundation needs work. Most buyers will have no idea how much it will cost to make repairs. Fear of the unknown makes people anxious, which isn’t a good frame of mind for someone who’s trying to decide whether to buy your home.
As reported in Inman News, a pre-sale home inspector of an Oakland, Calif., home recommended that an engineer be consulted about a foundation that had settled. The seller hired an engineer who made a proposal for the repair. The cost was $20,000–not an insignificant number. But, it wasn’t $40,000 or $50,000 as an inexperienced buyer might imagine. If you choose not to make major repairs before selling, this should be reflected in your list price, especially if you have competition from other sellers.
Leonessa concluded, “Your trusted name in real estate since 1950, ERA Justin Realty lives by the words, ‘There is a difference in real estate companies.’ Because of our daily priorities, we proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’, one of 14 premier ERA real estate firms from nearly 2,600 ERA offices. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice.”
All of the ERA Justin Realty full service sales professionals 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. Additional cutting-edge real estate technology information awaits you at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.
bergen county • buy a house • Daniel Jones • ERA • ERA Justin Realty • homes for sale • house for sale • Meadowlands • Moving with children •
March 4, 2013
New Kid On The Block
Daniel Jones, ERA Justin Realtor salesperson is an active full time teammate. His focus is on residential first-time and repeat buyers and sellers. With the active Spring market in place, he presents information about moving with children.
ERA Justin Realty Daniel Jones Report: New Kid On The Block
Moving during Spring 2013 can be a major change for all members of a family. Adult responsibilities are busy times when keeping track of all the tasks needed to make a move go smoothly. If you have children, this may be an important time to focus and keep their move in mind.
Sometimes what seems like a major disruption to grownups is viewed as an adventure to the kids. Still, changing homes can also change feelings of stability (in the case of younger children) and belonging (in the case of teens). These are special concerns for these age groups.
According to ERA Justin Realtor salesperson Daniel Jones, “The most important thing a parent can do is maintain positive routines as much as possible, to let the kids know that a big life change is normal, too. Try to keep calm about the move yourself, and your children will be more likely to follow your lead. It is advisable to be open about what’s happening and how everyone is excited about the move.
This means keeping your kids in the loop at each stage of the move. They don’t have to get a vote, but it helps everyone for them to get increasingly use to the idea of this change. Bring them along when you look at houses, make them familiar with the new area you’re moving to, and investigate its attractions (including the athletic or extra-curricular offerings that appeal to your kids). Exploring some of this on the Internet is a good way to relate your relocation to an activity they already enjoy.
Encourage your children to express any worries, and do what you can to reassure them. If you went through similar experiences as a child, you can share how you dealt with it, if it was easy, so much the better, and if it was hard, your children will know they’re not the only ones who have ever had to deal with change.
Minimizing transitions and heading off family concerns are each essential to a smooth move with children. Try and arrange visits to the new school and meetings with the new teachers before the school year or semester starts. When you have more than one child, make bedroom assignments in the new house as soon as possible to avoid sibling strife (comfort, privacy and age seniority are all issues of kid politics that it is sometimes easy for grownups to forget).
Above all, be open and patient. If you pay the right attention, you will be letting your children know that, move or no move, the most important people in their life aren’t going anywhere alone.”
“There is a difference in real estate companies,” continued Jones. “ERA Justin Realty has been your trusted name in real estate since 1950. Presenting consumer information, we believe, is in order to exceed buyers and sellers expectations of what ERA Justin Realty is about, and we don’t offer just the basics. In that way, we know that we will be held in the highest regard. Hundreds have put their thoughts in writing with their reviews of our services. We have on file for the asking, ‘What people are saying’ our report of over 700 reviews and testimonials from our sellers and buyers. No other area real estate firm offers that. Are we proud? Absolutely!”
ERA Justin Realty proudly received the prestigious ERA Commitment to Excellence Award, only eleven from ERA offices with approximately 30,000 brokers and agents. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice.
All of the ERA Justin Realty full service Realtor salespersons and brokers 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 winning search websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.
bergen county • buy a house • ERA • ERA Justin Realty • first time buyer • homes for sale • house for sale • Peggy McLaughlin •
March 2, 2013
SUGGESTIONS FOR A SMOOTH SAILING 2013 PURCHASE
ERA Justin Realtor salesperson Margaret (Peggy) McLaughlin has been an integral part of the firm for many years, coming from an earlier background with Van Winkle and Liggett Realty. With hundreds of sales and listings sold, she is now serving the needs of children and grandchildren of her original buyers and sellers. She offers suggestions for a smooth sailing 2013 purchase for first time home buyers.
ERA JUSTIN REALTY SUGGESTIONS FOR A SMOOTH SAILING 2013 PURCHASE
If you are one of the buyers coming off the fence, and now buying the fence with the purchase of your first home in 2013, congratulations! As you probably know, buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you can make. It also is a process filled with fun and emotion. To help keep you sleeping soundly, here are answers to three big questions that concern many potential first-time home buyers, answered by ERA Justin Realtor salesperson, Margaret (Peggy) McLaughlin.
“Question #1: How do you decide what to look for in a home? It’s easier than you think. Sit yourself down and list what’s important to you in a home. The purchase of every home involves making tradeoffs, so be sure to prioritize your list. One element is architectural style. Do you prefer a Colonial, a Cape Cod or a modern look? An important factor to consider is living space. How much room do you need right now, and to meet anticipated needs? Make a list of features that must be a part of your home. Perhaps that Olympic-size pool and tennis court can be put off for another day, but you may absolutely need an eat-in kitchen now! It’s all a matter of your taste and personal style. ERA Justin Realty offers varied styles from our current inventory throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties.
Question #2: Where should you begin the search? That old real estate adage about ‘location, location, location’ aside, choosing where to live is usually determined by your personal circumstances and desires. Do you have a particular community, or even a particular block, in mind? What is it about the location of your new home that is most important to you? Do you prefer an urban, suburban or rural setting? Consider proximity to work, schools, shopping, entertainment and houses of worship. Once you’ve narrowed your list of potential candidates, the Internet is an excellent tool for learning what a particular community has to offer. We offer an extensive websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com where you can view all of our listings with descriptions, extras offered, as well as our 1000’s of homes sections where you can literally view thousands of homes currently on the market.
Question #3: How can you find financing that makes sense? With motivated sellers and proper pricing in recent years, homes have seldom been more affordable. Interest rates are lower than we’ve seen in decades. Innovative financing plans are available to fit a broad range of needs for qualified buyers. Still, the last thing you want to do is start out in your first home saddled with an uncomfortable level of debt. Seeking the advice of a professional who can give you the information on financing options that match your qualifications is a big step in the right direction. We can provide help with a choice of varied mortgage lenders because of your individual needs. Once you’ve narrowed your search, talk to one of our ERA
Justin Realty real estate professionals who serves the community you’d like to call home. Our ERA® Realtor salespersons are trained to guide you through your purchase every step of the way. Our winning search websites reach around the globe to bring up-to-date information directly to you. Mortgage loan programs are available and expressly designed to meet the needs of qualified first-time homebuyers. Once you have answers to your important questions, the search can be fulfilling and fun!”
McLaughlin concluded, “Your trusted name in real estate since 1950, there is a difference in real estate companies. ERA Justin Realty proudly received the prestigious world-wide ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’ from ERA offices with nearly 30,000 ERA brokers and salespersons all across the ERA nation. For more information consumers can reach the ERA Justin Realty sales team at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue or 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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February 25, 2013
ERA Justin Realty Receives Muscular Dystrophy President’s Club Honors
Albert Rottini and Jennifer Darby Metzger of ERA Justin Realty review their fundraising check with ERA’s Gene Amsel. As a result of the firms fundraising efforts, they have been inducted to the MDA President’s Club and will be honored at ERA’s International Business Conference in Austin, Texas.
ERA Justin Realty Receives Muscular Dystrophy President’s Club Honors
A notification to ERA Justin Realty made a recent snowy day brighter, when Broker Ronald Darby received an invitation to the ERA-Muscular Dystrophy Association induction to the MDA President’s club to be held at the ERA International Business Conference in Austin, Texas in March.
For their efforts as Northern New Jersey’s top fundraising ERA real estate office, Darby informed his ERA teammates that the firm was inducted into the President’s Club, honors shared only by organizations with year-long focus to the Summer Camp For Kids program.
Ron Darby, Broker, and the ERA New Jersey Chairman for MDA introduced Al Rottini and Jennifer Darby Metzger for their efforts in leading the team’s fundraising efforts. He said, “They were introduced on WWORTV and presented their 2012 fundraising check during the Labor Day Telethon. The firm continues to spearhead the efforts for MDA in this lifesaving mission again in 2013.”
Rottini stated, “ERA Justin Realty and our team of Realtor professionals focused and succeeded in an outstanding fundraising effort in sending area MDA children to summer camp.”
Darby-Metzger continued, “Our ERA Justin teammates spent time at summer camp with the kids. At that moment, one can see how rewarding it is to participate. We spent our efforts working with the kids in their arts and crafts projects, viewed their games and activities and enjoyed their varied conversations.”
Their fundraising team has begun their 2013 fundraising with a kick-off to this year’s bowl-a-thon to be held locally for the MDA kids.
Darby added, “Each year MDA supports summer camps across the country. Whether in Alaska or Hawaii, in California or New Jersey, at MDA camp barriers simply don’t exist. A child with a disability can just be a child among friends. MDA camp is a magical place offering a wide range of activities specially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. MDA camp programs, although structured, are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere that gives campers an unmatched opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, share interests and build self-confidence. Activities range from outdoor sports such as swimming, boating, baseball and horseback riding to less physically demanding programs like arts and crafts and talent shows. Thousands of youngsters attend MDA camp each year at no cost to their families.”
Darby-Metzger said, “If you’re 16 or older, you’re invited to apply to join the MDA team as a camp volunteer. At most MDA camps, volunteer counselors work one-on-one with campers around the clock, providing the care, close supervision and attention children with neuromuscular diseases need. Counselors push wheelchairs, lift and carry youngsters, and even bunk-down near their campers. But above all, they become a youngster’s friend for a week and sometimes for a lifetime.
By becoming an MDA summer camp sponsor you can provide a local youngster with neuromuscular disease with many special summer memories. As a sponsor, you will be invited to visit the local MDA camp during the special sponsor VIP Day. You’ll see the joy that your participation in this program creates. Your involvement will also be saluted on the local broadcast of the MDA Labor Day Telethon.”
Rottini concluded, “Become a sponsor! Help youngsters with neuromuscular diseases in your community experience a week of fun and friendship they’ll never forget. At MDA camp there’s always a need for volunteer counselors, medical staff, water safety instructors and activity coordinators. Be a volunteer or a sponsor by sending your tax deductible check made payable to MDA and mail it to MDA c/o ERA Justin Realty Co., 118 Jackson Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070. If you have questions on this great program for the kids, call us at (201) 939-7500.”
Review more about ERA Justin Realty at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com or www.ERAJustinRealty.com. ERA Justin Realty has received the prestigious ERA ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’ since 2003, as a premier ERA real estate firm across the nation. these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice and can be reached at either of their two Rutherford at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue, by office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD.
Carol D. Calamari • Cathy Vick • ERA • ERA Justin Realty • Jennifer Darby Metzger • Leadership Circle • Northern New Jersey • Ron Darby •
February 16, 2013
ERA Justin Cathy Vick and Carol Calamari Leadership Circle Top Producers for 2012
ERA Justin Realtors Cathy Vick and Carol Calamari were awarded as the firm’s top producers for 2012 with the prestigious Leadership Circle Award. Both veteran full-time professionals with the firm, their portfolio of buyers and sellers continues to grow and are now also serving the needs of children of their original buyers and sellers.
ERA Justin Cathy Vick and Carol Calamari Leadership Circle Top Producers for 2012
ERA Justin Realty’s Cathy Vick and Carol Calamari succeeded each challenge during 2012 and achieved top positions within the firm. They achieved #1 position in the firm’s Leadership Circle for sales, listings and other business model responsibilities. To be successful, these sales professionals know what makes for a successful sale and advise that smart sellers should think like buyers to attract attention to their individual house. This advice continues in 2013.
Jennifer Darby, broker co-owner said, “There are plenty of homebuyers intent on buying while they can still lock in an inviting low mortgage rate. So, the 2013 housing market should present good opportunities for sellers who understand how to maximize profit in this more balanced selling environment.”
Cathy added, “Listings are most salable when they’re new on the market. To maximize your opportunities, your home not only needs to be priced right and properly prepared for sale, you also need a comprehensive marketing plan. You want to make sure that information about your listing reaches as many potential buyers as possible. Our ERA Justin Realtor professionals are proactive in advising potential sellers with comprehensive information. We will provide you with a strong marketing plan that will be used to promote your house, as well as strong Internet exposure on at least fifty websites and full page advertisements in The South Bergenite. As reported, approximately 85 percent of today’s homebuyers start their home search on the Internet.”
Carol continued, “A listing on the Internet isn’t enough, though. Buyers don’t look at listings that don’t have photos. You can gain an edge on the competition with the many photos and a video tour of your home that we create and are on the Internet as soon as your home is opened to the market. For these reasons, we’ve received reviews from nearly 800 buyers and sellers who had a wonderful experience with us and decided to list or buy with our Realtors who represented them in a transaction.”
Jennifer commented, “Your aim is to sell for the highest price possible, but at a realistic price dictated by a market appraisal when financing is being obtained. Don’t list for less than a price you can accept. But, keep in mind that overpriced listings won’t sell or appraise. Your house is in daily competition with many similar houses on the market at any given time. Our congratulations to both Cathy and Carol for their outstanding production, hard work and their positive outlook for our 2013 real estate market. They both know the secrets to real estate success and will be pleased to bring that success to your transaction.
Our ERA Justin Realtor professionals will be able to advise you about an effective list price for your home. We offer our Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), a comprehensive study of your house in comparison with others that are on the market, that have sold, that have expired, as well as the upcoming spring 2013 market update. It’s offered at no cost or obligation simply by phoning our office.”
ERA Justin Realty has received the prestigious ERA ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’ since 2003, as a premier ERA real estate firm across the nation. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice.
The ERA Justin Realty sales professionals 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.
Allyson Kubs • buy a house • ERA Justin Realty • first time buyer • homes for sale • house for sale • houses for sale • Kubs Team • Wayne Kubs •
February 14, 2013
Tips for First Time Homebuyers offered by ERA Justin Realty’s Team Kubs
Allyson and Wayne Kubs, known as Team Kubs throughout the ERA Justin Realty listing and sales areas of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties provide valuable information for first-time homebuyers.
Tips for First Time Homebuyers offered by ERA Justin Realty’s Team Kubs
ERA Justin Realtors Allyson Kubs and Wayne Kubs will advise, “Buying a home is a focused decision, doing it for the first time. By asking the right questions and considering a few simple but important steps, you can pave the way for some powerful beginner’s luck. Becoming a first-time homeowner may have a few uncertainties, especially moving from a rental apartment, but remember that you’re not alone, and our ERA Justin Realtors are there for you each step of the way. Many make a successful buying move each day as monthly rents continue to increase. You can too.
It can be streamlined, dealing with one of the ERA Justin real estate professionals. ERA Justin Realty can navigate the home buying process, and let you concentrate on the rewards of this new experience. Their professionals, will tell you that there are three major points you should take into account: Finding the right financing, investigating the community you’re considering, and evaluating your prospective home’s qualities.
Before your home-search begins it’s helpful to determine what price-range you are comfortable with and get pre-approved for a loan. Many hopeful home-seekers have concerns that they can’t afford a down payment or sheer unfamiliarity with the financing process. But today those worries are often unfounded; there is an array of financing options available for aspiring homeowners of almost every income. For example, most lenders offer many different loan products, and one is likely to fit your unique financing needs.
Allyson offered, “Once you’ve gained confidence in an area, it’s important to make sure you’re familiar with the location you’d like to live in. Think about what you want in a community and how your chosen one meets these interests, including nearness to the city (or country), reputation of the school system, access to public transportation, and property values. This is another task that ERA Justin Realty, with tools on our comprehensive search web sites www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com are perfectly equipped to help you with. Our web sites feature our unique 1000’s of homes section, where a prospect can view almost every house for sale in Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties, all areas in which we list and sell homes. This information is obtainable both on your computer or on our mobile websites on Ipads and smart phones.
You also need to evaluate the attributes of your possible new home. What condition are major components like the furnace, windows and roof in? Is it a house needing only cosmetic improvements which will one day pay for themselves in resale value, or structural repairs? A qualified home inspector can help you answer such questions with confidence.”
Wayne added, “Keep in mind that being new to the buying process, with the assistance of our firm does have its strong advantages. We will be with you through the entire process. Obtaining good guidance can help make sure you get it right the first time. There is a difference in real estate companies, and our available ERA Home Protection Plans are perfect examples for ease of mind during your first year of ownership. We ask Buyers and Sellers to compare. We believe that in order to exceed expectations of what our Realtor professionals are about, we don’t offer just real estate basics, we try to be as comprehensive as possible. In that way, we hope you will hold us all in the highest regard.”
ERA Justin Realty has proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide Commitment to Excellence Award. Only outstanding business entities are honored. They are also the #1 ERA real estate office throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties for 2012 production. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice.
The ERA Justin Realty’s Team Kubs 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 www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.
2013 • Adrian Tridel • ERA • ERA Justin Realty • Inman Real Estate Connect • Jennifer Darby • Jennifer Darby Metzger • New York • NY • Realogy • REALTOR • realty • Ron Darby •
February 2, 2013
ERA Justin Realty Joins Leading Industry Leaders
ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner Jennifer Darby Metzger and Realtor Adrian Tridel recently attended Inman Real Estate Connect with real estate industry leaders for strong 2013 real estate progress.
ERA Justin Realty Joins Leading Industry Leaders
at Inman Real Estate Connect
Jennifer Darby Metzger, ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner joined with Inman News, Realtor Adrian Tridel and the top 100 most influential real estate leaders at New York’s Grand Central Hyatt Hotel.
Real Estate Connect recognized those who embody leadership, ingenuity, strength, conviction, power, persistence, perseverance and progress — their voices and actions that can move the industry toward change.
Drawn from brokers, lenders, technology providers and those outside the industry who impact the business of buying and selling homes, the members of the list are truly extraordinary leaders.
Jennifer said, “Real Estate Connect focuses on how technology is changing real estate and it is easily the best investment any professional can make in terms of career development. It encompassed three full days of intense seminars, training and the ability to personally socialize with some of the most influential nationwide industry leaders. Also attending was our ERA corporate leaders, Richard A. Smith, President and CEO, Realogy Corp., Alex E. Perriello III, President and CEO, Realogy Franchise Group and Charlie Young, CEO and President, ERA Franchise Systems.”
Attending with Jennifer was Adrian Tridel who is not only licensed in NJ but also NY. The first day of the conference, Agent Reboot, was a fast-paced, deep dive into marketing and technology. It was practical and engaging, because our speakers avoided canned presentations and there was plenty of live audience interaction along with abundant social coverage. Agent Reboot topics included social, mobile, technology and every agent walked away with dozens of tips and techniques to improve their business. This year’s emcees were Chris Smith, Inman’s chief evangelist, and Katie Lance contributing editor and Inman’s director of social media. Their presentations were augmented by many of the leading voices in real estate today.
Adrian added, “There is a difference in real estate companies and we feel we need to have the most up-to-date information so our Realtor professionals can continue to be on the cutting-edge. We like to do things differently. With technology and creativity we provide above and beyond service. The tools we bring to the table bring more exposure and ease of the process for our buyers and sellers.”
All of the ERA Justin Realty full service Realtor professionals can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue. By office phone they can be reached at (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.
Carol D. Calamari • Carol Darby • Cathy Vick • Fara Espandi • Glenn Elliot • Grace Tirrito • June Incorvaia • Leadership Circle • Rutherford •
February 1, 2013
ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle Winners Bring Success To Sellers
ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle 2012 achievers taking a pause from their activities. Standing- Fara Espandi, Cathy Vick, June Incorvaia, Glenn Elliot, Carol Darby, Carol Calamari. Seated- Ilene Harpuder and Grace Tirrito. Not pictured Jennifer Darby Metzger and Ronald Darby
ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle Winners Bring Success To Sellers
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 2013, repeating many successes of 2012. 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 2012 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 Fara Espandi, Cathy Vick, June Incorvaia, Glenn Elliot, Carol Calamari , Ilene Harpuder and Grace Tirrito. Carol Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger Broker Co-owners, recently awarded the honors with production honors.
Additionally, the top Leadership Circle Producer honors were awarded to Cathy Vick and Carol Calamari.
Carol Darby said, “Although varied real estate markets have been adversely affected throughout the country, we are poised to achieve and 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 2013 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.
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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January 26, 2013
With more than 45 years as a real estate leader in Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties, Ron Darby, broker co-owner of ERA Justin Realty shares valued information for buyers and sellers. He, with his Realtor professionals are responsible for thousands of area real estate transactions. The firm is celebrating 63 years as a real estate market leader.
ERA JUSTIN REALTY OFFERS NATIONWIDE RELOCATION SERVICES
Ron Darby, ERA Justin Broker Co-owner with forty-five years of area real estate experience, listings and sales totaling thousands of transactions for the firm, shares relocation services with South Bergenite readers. He offered, “In today’s real estate market, a large portion of buyers come from out of town. Whether moving across the country or just across the state, relocating to a new community can be an exciting experience for everyone in a family. With corporate transfers, company down-sizings and moves to meet family needs on the rise, relocation services have expanded their scope.”
“ERA-Justin Realty created a market as a relocation specialist, when ERA Real Estate was the only company to electronically transfer listings to relocating buyers, as part of the ERA national network” stated Darby.
This type of cutting edge technology helped to establish and maintain the company’s reputation as a technology leader in the real estate industry. Today, ERA-Justin Realty continues to serve the needs of transferees as part of one of the nation’s largest corporate relocation firms and by training its sales agents on how to best serve this special market for their clients. In conjunction is extensive home buying information on their 1000’s of homes websites, www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.
To help buyers who are relocating determine the general area in which they would like to live, ERA’s national website,
www.ERA.com features multi-thousands of home listings and allows users to research detailed information about those communities. Buyers can learn about the styles of homes in an area and how much house their money can buy in different neighborhoods. “Finding a highly qualified, knowledgeable, local Realtor who knows the area can simplify the process of relocating, and having staff who lives in the area and knows the nuances of the community is very important,” according to Darby.“Our Realtor professionals begin by interviewing transferees about the community from which they are moving in order to find out what they liked best about that community and what qualities they value, so that we can recommend a community which encompasses those qualities,” he added.
Working with both incoming buyers and local corporations in need of relocation services for their employees, corporations like the products that a quality full-service real estate company like ERA-Justin Realty has to offer. ERA Justin Realty offers a high level of customer service, which they, as an independently owned and operated company can provide. Many home sellers, recognizing the benefits that ERA Justin Realty has to offer in relocation services list their homes with the firm for greater showing exposure. They like the fact that their home with color photos and details are exposed worldwide through dozens Internet sites.
Darby continued, “Call or visit any of our Realtor professionals who will be pleased to provide answers to your relocation questions. Each year ERA Justin Realty receives the prestigious worldwide Commitment to Excellence award, from the ERA network of approximately 30,000 brokers and agents. Our sales professionals 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. We are just a phone call away, and always here for you.”
