Listen to Alex Perriello, CEO of Realogy, on the Real Estate Today radio program

Alex Perriello, President and CEO of Realogy, the parent company of ERA Franchise Systems, was recently interviewed on Real Estate Today, the radio program of the National Association of REALTORS(r). Listen to him by clicking here

ERA Justin Realtor professionals at the Realtor business conference. Pictured, Ron Darby, Broker-of-Record. Jennifer Darby Metzger and Carol Darby, Brokers and Realtor professionals, Kristen Davis, Fara Espandi, Michelle Korosy and Carol Calamari. Not pictured, Realtor professional, Glenn Elliot.

 

ERA Justin Realtor Professionals

Attend Triple Play Business Conference

The New Jersey, New York State and Pennsylvania associations of Realtors join together each year 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 just 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 December 7-9, 2010 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 knowledgable, and to provide superior services.

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.”

Ron Darby, the firm’s broker-of-record 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 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, Real Estate Results in Writing, a history of nearly 800 written testimonials from our sellers and buyers.”

Realtor Professional Adrian Tridel Joins ERA Justin Realty

Realtor Professional Adrian Tridel Joins ERA Justin Realty

Jennifer Darby Metzger, ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner recently welcomed Adrian Tridel to the firm, transferring from Weichert Realtors as a Realtor professional.

Adrian’s business ethics focus on thoughts recently shared.  “Buying or selling a home can be stressful, navigating purchase and selling paths alone.  Yet, it doesn’t have to be when you have a competent, reliable and accessible Realtor professional to guide you through the process.

Utilizing my well-honed negotiating and people skills, I excel in helping my buyers and sellers navigate through this process. As a member of the Multiple Listing services, I can show you through thousands of homes listed by any Realtor agent in New Jersey. It is my pleasure to listen to your needs and dreams, and I’ll work tirelessly to facilitate your goals without compromise. I am committed to treating every buyer and seller, as you are my only buyer and seller.

This is the right time in my career to join ERA Justin Realty. I’ve enjoyed watching the wonderful working relationships with the Justin Realtor professionals and know that their high standards match mine.  The firm offers me greater opportunities to serve the needs of my buyers and sellers through their strong marketing of listings as well as continuing education for their agents.  They have proven themselves to thousands of buyers and sellers since opening their doors in 1950. They serve the areas where I live, my family lives and my clients live.  They exceed expectations each day.”

Adrian continued, “ As an independent real estate professional I could choose any real estate firm to work with. I chose ERA Justin Realty because of their unwavering dedication to provide the best and most up-to-date technology and services available. I’ve worked elsewhere and can say without question that ERA offers the best-of-the-best services to buyers, sellers and the communities they serve. I think of myself as one of the best, so I  wanted to be with the best.”

Jennifer added, “Adrian offers a very impressive background and one with strong community service. He has been awarded with various awards including his presidential, state and local awards for his volunteer work with CHORE, a division of the Volunteers of Bergen County to assist the elderly and disabled safety in their homes.

A Rutherford resident, transplanted from Wisconsin, Adrian resides with his wife Deb, daughter Logan, and their dog, Banky and cat, Weeble.

Adrian will continue his specialty as a first time buyer specialist, 203k specialist, and will provide dedicated service to upcoming sellers with a comprehensive CMA report with complete details as to correct pricing for this market. We are proud that Adrian has selected our firm to continue his impressive real estate career. Adrian can be reached at our office or by email at Adrian.Tridel@ERA.com. You can also find Adrian on Facebook. 

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.  We believe, in order to exceed seller’s 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 our sellers will hold us in the highest regard.  To prove that, our sellers have put their thoughts in writing. We have on file for the asking, ‘Real Estate Results In Writing’ our report of nearly 800 testimonials from our very satisfied sellers and buyers,” Jennifer concluded

ERA Justin Report: Real Estate Signals to Watch

Ron Darby Broker co-owner of ERA Justin Realty, a real estate leader throughout Bergen County and serving Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties shares their report on real estate signals to watch in your real estate transaction. The firm, celebrating its sixty-first year has generated thousands of real estate transactions since opening their doors in 1950. 

     Throughout the nation, buyers, sellers, Realtors and all those associated with real estate transactions are closely watching and nurturing each real estate transaction until it goes to closing.

     Sellers should be alerted to watch closely as a qualified buyer begins to negotiate a contract. In today’s real estate market one cannot take a casual outlook that there may be several contracts to come after the current one. The current contract should be reviewed, considered, and countered with realization that there are other homes, possibly similar, that may also be of interest to the subject buyer.  Of course, negotiation is meant to bring the highest and best offer for the seller, but it must be met with a sense of balance between the parties.  Buyer’s remorse is one reason why a purchase may fail.

     The federal tax credits that were available have ended and properly priced houses are those that are selling. To amplify positives about a purchase and sale, sellers should disclose any significant defect of the subject sale before the sale, as it will be determined during the home inspection process, giving the buyer reasons to want to renegotiate the contract. Knowing those details before a contract is finalized reduces that possibility. To have the transaction fall through, then put the house back on the market can be costly both in time lost, the seller’s expense in continuing to own the house and the possibility of a lower contract when resold; all not prudent.

     Currently within the real estate market it is both a price war and beauty contest, meaning that the house should be in top condition because of the vast inventory of houses available and at pricing correct to the market. Stringent appraisals using specific comparable sales are also required on each sale that involves financing. Having sold the house in a price range to accomplish a favorable appraisal is important. Unless this happens, it can have a negative impact on the transaction.  Negative impact on home prices with improper pricing can lead to more low appraisals.  Included in required appraisal guidelines is a three month look back by appraisers at closed transactions.

     Ron Darby, ERA Justin Broker co-owner stated, “Our ERA Justin Realtor professionals can assist all those planning a sale by providing a no cost, no obligation (CMA) comparative market analysis that will include similar houses currently on the market and expired listings that did not sell. Based on that criteria a pricing market range can be determined with the seller. Overpricing of real estate in this modifying real estate market disadvantages the seller with fewer showings, possible under priced offers to purchase and the real possibility of an under appraisal which can very often cancel the contract of purchase and sale.

     There is a difference in real estate companies and our Realtor professionals continuing activity demonstrates that. We are selling houses. The ERA® network including ERA Justin Realty, a “Top-100” ERA firm has approximately 30,000 brokers and sales associates and approximately 2,600 offices throughout the United States and 45 other countries and territories. As of this writing, ERA Justin Realty is #72 nationwide.” 

     Darby concluded, “The entire ERA Justin Realty team of Realtor professionals can be reached at either of our 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 our winning websites at www.ERAJustin.com and  www.ERAJustinRealty.com.  Ask to see a copy of our publication, “Real Estate Results In Writing,” with nearly 800 testimonials from our satisfied buyers and sellers.”

Selecting Your Team Of ERA Justin Real Estate Professionals

Daniel Weiner, ERA Justin Realtor professional offers valuable information as we approach the 2011 buying and selling season. Dan specializes in first time and repeat buyers and sellers throughout Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex counties.

Buying or selling real estate during this, a strong market for many and heading into 2011, including the lowest interest rates in nearly 50 years, a large inventory of single family, multi-family, condos, co-ops and investment properties with many motivated sellers. The real estate industry has changed, our buyers and sellers are now more educated to market conditions and we are dealing in what market experts now explain as the “new normal.”  It’s not if a buyer or seller will need the services of a Realtor, but which best trained Realtor will be selected. Although it has always been important to select a top-notch team of Realtor professionals for your purchase and sale in this “new-normal,” it is more important than ever, knowing that there is a difference in real estate companies.

Daniel Weiner, ERA Justin Realtor professional offered, “One of the major selections on your team is your Realtor professional who will guide you through the transaction to a successful closing. The other is your mortgage lender who will arrange financing. In this regulated industry with strict guidelines that lenders must follow, it is necessary that your selected lender has a strong success record. The mortgage business has changed dramatically in recent years. The approval process can be grueling and appraisals sometimes problematic. Your mortgage lender should have a proven strong closing record.

ERA Justin Realty has spent years creating a major Internet presence for our buyers and sellers and is an important resource for beginning your home search and gaining specific information about the market, past sale prices, active listings and local neighborhoods. We are partnered with approximately fifty websites on the Internet providing information on all of our featured listings and MLS listings.

Your Realtor professional will educate you about the various neighborhood school systems, recreational facilities and needed information if you rely on public transportation including bus and trains.

The National Association of Realtors reported that over 90 percent of homebuyers use the Internet for their home search and that increases monthly. Our ERA Justin Realtor professionals stand ready to assist  with your purchase. To make the process most productive, we maintain two winning company websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com with comprehensive information and video tours on our featured listings as well as providing 1000’s of MLS listings.

The NAR report viewed that  many buyers thought a Realtor professional’s technology skills were important.  Approximately four out of five buyers thought knowledge of the process, honesty, integrity, responsiveness, communication and negotiation skills were very important.”

Dan continued, “Select one of our ERA Justin Realtor professionals who embraces these characteristics, and has the MLS resources at hand to locate the kind of property you want to buy.

Remember, it is your decisions that count. Those important decisions should be made by you, not your Realtor professional, attorney or mortgage lender even if you're busy, because this process determines probably the largest investment decision you may make.”

Dan and 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, (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD or at either of ERA Justin's web sites http://www.erajustin.com/ or http://www.erajustinrealty.com/.

ERA JUSTIN REALTY PARTICIPATES IN KIP CENTER HOLIDAY FARE

Ron Darby, ERA Justin Realty Broker Owner with Realtors Cathy Vick and Rosemarie as they put the finishing touches on their Kip Center wreath entry for their annual fundraiser for the center.

Rutherford:  It was just spring, but within a wink and a blink a chill is now in the air, the malls are all decked out with holiday displays, shoppers are out and about and it’s also beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Rutherford’s Kip Center, the areas recreation and nutritional citizen center, where area residents enjoy daily activities and lunch programs. Holiday trees, decorative wreaths have brought much cheer to the Kip Center located at 55 Kip Avenue for its 15^th annual Festival of Trees and Wreaths, as well as much needed donations.

Holiday displays abound with participants who were as busy as holiday elves getting ready for the recent Kip Center drawing, when dozens of decorated trees and wreaths were given to winners through their annual holiday drawing. The event helps raise needed donations used to fund the varied activities at the center.

Cathy Vick and Rosemarie Zembryski of ERA Justin Realty are the firm’s coordinators for the 2010 charitable event, and have presented their unique theme wreath.  The focus was to bring strong financial benefits to the Kip Center fundraiser. “We’re happy to report that our entries have been cited by the Kip Center as ‘Most Creative In the Business Category,’ for past years said Zembryski and Vick.”   

Ron Darby, ERA Justin Realty Broker Owner said, “ ‘Tis the season for giving. By helping the Kip Center raise money with ERA Justin Realty’s donation of our holiday wreath you are helping the community. Many always stop by The Kip for a chance to win!  It's always a win-win situation locally and you will be helping our area seniors immensely. Contact the Kip Center for details on their charitable drawing.

You may read more about the firm’s fundraising activities at their website, www.erajustin.com or phone any of their teammates at (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD if you would like to assist in their ongoing fundraising activities.

Welcome To ERA Justin Realty's New Blog

Welcome to ERA Justin Realty's new blog, the Northern New Jersey and Meadowlands Real Estate Blog. Here you will find interesting information on the Northern New Jersey area with an emphisis on area real estate topics and general information about the area and about ERA Justin Realty and our staff. We hope that you find it informative.