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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

by ERA Justin
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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Uncategorized • February 25, 2013

ERA Justin Realty Receives Muscular Dystrophy President’s Club Honors

by ERA Justin
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.

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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

by ERA Justin
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.

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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

by ERA Justin
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.
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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

by ERA Justin
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.

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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

by ERA Justin
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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bergen county • buy a house • ERA • ERA Justin Realty • homes for sale • house for sale • houses for sale • Meadowlands • NJ • Northern New Jersey • real estate • Realogy • REALTOR • Ron Darby • Ronald Darby • Rutherford • January 26, 2013

by ERA Justin
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.”
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ERA Justin Realty Continues To Represent the Cartus Broker Network

by ERA Justin
ERA Justin Brokers and Co-owners Carol Darby, Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger inked continuing contract representation with the Cartus Broker Network. Stability and focus to their buyers and sellers bring continuing success to the firm as they celebrate their sixty-third anniversary.
              ERA Justin Realty Continues To Represent the Cartus Broker Network
Nations Leading Referral Relocation Firm
Rutherford, New Jersey – Cartus, based in Danbury, Conn. and ERA Justin Realty, headquartered in Rutherford, New Jersey are continuing an agreement granting ERA Justin Realty the status of Associate Broker in the Cartus Broker Network, the nation’s leading real estate broker and referral network.
The agreement establishes ERA Justin Realty’s relationship with Cartus.  Under the agreement the firm continues the opportunity to manage Cartus’ relocation business and corporate properties within the firm’s market areas including Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties. They are a “Top-100” ERA real estate firm with a sixty-three year history of exceptional service to the industry and to the buyers and sellers they serve. This continuing relationship and other relocation business brings new and stronger opportunities to both their buyers and sellers because of the additional corporate relocation and referral opportunities brought to the firm and to their buyers and sellers whose houses are currently listed. 
Jennifer Darby Metzger, Broker Co-owner of ERA Justin Realty stated, “We are extremely proud to have been selected to serve areas previously served by Burgdorff-ERA Realty and to serve Cartus and their client base of many corporate Fortune-500 companies in the transfer of buyers coming to our areas, as well as sellers being transferred to other parts of the nation.
To qualify to be part of the Cartus family takes serious commitment. Prior to acceptance to their network we had to undergo a complex approval process, as those within the network are accepted only after being considered the best-of-the-best. Detailed follow-up to Cartus is required and our dedicated team of Realtors who handle all of the Cartus business opportunities offered to us.”
Ron Darby, Carol Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger the firm’s co-owners were pleased to be selected for incoming and outgoing referral and relocation opportunities throughout greater Northern New Jersey. Their team of Realtor agents had completed extensive training and had undergone a detailed selection process by the Cartus Broker Network.
Gerry Pearce, executive vice president of Cartus Broker Services said, “This agreement demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest level of service from our broker alliances.  ERA Justin Realty is one of many outstanding brokerage firms which have joined our organization, and we look forward to working with them in the years to come.”
Carol Darby continued, “We are excited to have this relationship with Cartus.  As a leader in the corporate relocation industry, the expertise and know-how they offer to us as an Associate Broker continues to allow us to better serve our sellers and buyers. It enhances our listing base with more houses for our buyers and gives our sellers greater opportunities for quality sales from buyers transferring to our marketing areas. These types of buyers are usually in-town for a brief period and therefore are focused on usually making decisive purchase decisions before returning to their home-town.”
In conclusion she said, “Cartus Broker Network is the nation’s leading real estate referral network consisting of more than 400 Principal and 500 Associate brokers that serve the clients and customers of Cartus.  Cartus Corporation is the premier provider of global mobility management and workforce development solutions serving the corporate, government and affinity markets. Through its industry-leading outsourcing, consulting services, intercultural and language training, Cartus helps the mobile workforces of organizations of all sizes achieve success worldwide.”
ERA Justin Realty proudly continues to receive the prestigious honors of being an ERA “Top-100” brokerage firm from nearly 3,000 ERA offices globally. They are consistently honored for their professionalism, integrity and service to their buyers and sellers.

For more information consumers can reach ERA Justin Realty 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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by ERA Justin

ERA Justin Realtor Adrian Tridel offers tips for early spring house repairs after winter damage. A career professional with the firm, he serves buyers and sellers in Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties.
 

                   ERA Justin Realty Report:  Get Ready for Spring 2013 House Repairs

“Yes, it’s January, but soon we’ll be coming out of hibernation–plants, flowers, lawns, and even your home. Winter plays 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 additional areas to pay attention to,” according to ERA Justin Realtor, Adrian Tridel. 
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 antenna 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. 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.
Tridel 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 published its report Real Estate Results In Writing, featuring reviews from over 700 of their very satisfied Buyers and Sellers.  They also proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide 2003-2012 ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’, as a premier ERA real estate firm from approximately 30,000 brokers and agents for their service to their Buyers, Sellers and community.
The 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. Also view 1000’s of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com. 

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ERA Justin Realtor Professionals Attend Triple Play Business Conference

by ERA Justin

ERA Justin Realtor professionals recently attended the Triple Play business conference at Atlantic City. Standing is Adrian Tridel, Denise Leonessa, Cathy Vick, Jennifer Darby Metzger, Wayne Kubs, Glenn Elliot and Ron Darby  Seated is Allyson Kubs and Carol Darby.

             ERA Justin Realtor Professionals Attend Triple Play Business Conference
ERA Justin Realty Brokers, Ron Darby, Jennifer Darby Metzger and Carol Darby attended the December 2012 regional Realtor business conference with a group of their Realtor professionals.  Attending with them was Adrian Tridel, Denise Leonessa, Cathy Vick, Wayne Kubs, Glenn Elliot and Allyson Kubs.
The New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania associations of Realtors joined together to build referral bases, develop new success strategies and discover innovative tools for Realtors to serve the needs of their buyers and sellers in their local marketing areas.
Members of the ERA Justin Realty listing and sales team completed days of intense training, educational seminars and learning new and updated laws governing real estate relationships to properly serve the needs of their buyers and sellers.
The business conference was attended by thousands of dedicated Realtor professionals, held at the Atlantic City convention center.  Those they serve expect the ERA Justin Realty organization to be focused on education to keep them knowledgeable and to provide superior services in a constant changing real estate environment.
Jennifer Darby Metzger, Broker said, “All Realtors today face the challenges of legal matters, technologies that change daily, real estate transfer matters and action based plans to assist our sellers for a successful sale in an ever-changing real estate market.”
Carol Darby, Broker added, “Real estate licensing laws require continuous updating of our education so we are positioned to properly serve in New Jersey. All of our team have completed their 2012 educational requirements and look forward to their responsibilities to their sellers and buyers.”
Ron Darby, the firm’s Broker of Record concluded, “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 of education for our sellers and buyers. In this way, we are confident we are doing the best for them. We are thankful that our firm is held in high regard and offer our publication of reviews about our company, Real Estate Results in Writing, a history of nearly 800 written testimonials from our sellers and buyers.”

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.
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