Friday, November 24, 2017

ERA JUSTIN REALTY OFFERS NATIONWIDE RELOCATION SERVICES


ERA JUSTIN REALTY OFFERS NATIONWIDE RELOCATION SERVICES


Cathy Vick, a multi-million dollar Realtor agent with ERA-Justin realty shares the firm’s relocation services.  “In today's real estate market, a large amount of all homebuyers relocate from out of town. Whether moving across the country, or just across the state, relocating to a new community can be a new 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 niche for itself 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 Cathy.

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 by training its sales agents on how to best serve this special market and direct relocations for their clients, in conjunction with extensive home buying information on their 1000s 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 communities. "Finding a highly qualified, knowledgeable, local Realtor who knows the area can simplify the process of relocating, and having staff that lives in the area and knows the nuances of the community is very important," according to Cathy.

"Our Realtor sales team 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 these qualities," she added.

Working with both incoming buyers and local corporations in need of relocation services for their employees, corporations like the products that a quality and full-service real estate company like ERA-Justin Realty has to offer, coupled with their 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 and marketing exposure. They like the fact that their home with color photos, videos, trained Realtor agents and details are exposed worldwide through many internet sites.

 Cathy continued, “Call or visit any of our Realtor agents who will be pleased to provide answers to your relocation questions.  Our sales professionals can be reached at either of our Rutherford 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.”

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

PRICING YOUR HOUSE PROPERLY FOR SALE 2017


PRICING YOUR HOUSE PROPERLY FOR SALE 2017


ERA Justin Realty's Peggy McLaughlin with decades of real estate experience and multi-hundreds of listings and closed sales has the proper focus and answers. Ask her how to price a house for sale and she will tell you the answer you will  hear over and over again is realistically. But who is the best judge of a home's true value - the homeowner, a real estate sales agent, a bank or true market closed sales transactions?

“When a homeowner wants to sell their house, they may have different views of what their home is worth. If you are thinking of selling your house in the near future and want to know for how much it could sell, then you should contact a professional Realtor agent at our firm and request a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine its fair market value,” recommends Peggy.

The fair market value of a house is the highest price an informed buyer will pay.  A homeowner's asking price is the advertised price of a house when it goes on the market and may be set slightly higher than the fair market value because it is assumed that some negotiation will be necessary to reach an agreement with a buyer. To get an estimate of the fair market value, a homeowner can call the ERA Justin Realty sales team and ask for a Comparative Market Analysis, a service which is provided free of charge and without obligation.

"In conducting a CMA, our ERA Justin Realty sales professionals have access to a wide array of information, such as databases containing recent listing and selling prices of similar homes in the neighborhood, and how long these homes took to sell. The resulting analysis can help a homeowner understand what changing markets has done to the price of his or her home, and will provide a realistic figure of the home's fair market value. Within the past years, real estate values have escalated.  If a home is then put on the market, our sales professionals will use the CMA to help the homeowner establish a selling marketing program," added Peggy.

Our 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 cautiously decide on a price that he or she feels is competitive and consistent with the price at which other houses in the area have sold, noting that on social media there are websites the give estimates of value without having the exacting details or market information on the subject house.  Once sold be it further remembered that if sold with a new mortgage that the house must bank apprised in order for a loan to be granted.

Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger ERA Justin broker owners added, “Our CMA report for our Sellers is truly comprehensive in all aspects sales. including comparable  Complete with color photos and detailed information, it make pricing easier for those planning a sale.”

In business is the esteemed ‘J.D. Power & Associates’ awardOnly outstanding business entities are honored and receive it.  ERA Real Estate was the recipient of ‘Highest Satisfaction for First Time Home Buyers Among Full Service Real Estate Firms.’ Award. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice.

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Dos and Don'ts of mixing architectural styles 2017


Dos and Don'ts of mixing architectural styles 2017
 Most of us appreciate the aesthetic value of historic homes, and have even been known to fall in love with them from time to time.

Joana Iliescu of ERA Justin Realty Co. has increased her educational outreach centering on the preservation of historic properties. making her familiar with architecture that spans more than three centuries of history, highlighting both high-style and vernacular buildings ranging from stately Federal mansions and handsome Italianate row houses to modest Queen Anne cottages and mail-order bungalows.

Joana suggested, “It's amazing how a single motif can call up a whole architectural style. Motifs act as a kind of visual shorthand -- when we see fishscale shingles, we think Victorian. When we see zigzags, we think Deco. When we see curlicues, we think Spanish, and so on. More and more homeowners have an impressive grasp of architectural styles -- due, no doubt, to ‘This Old House’-style TV shows and instant Google searches. Lots of people are able to sense when things don't seem to fit together right. So unless you aim to be eclectic, try to limit yourself to a few favorite motifs, and apply them consistently. If you use segmental arches, for example, don't mix them with round ones -- the first speaks Italian, while the second screams in Spanish. For similar reasons, don't mix double-hung windows with sliders, Art Nouveau with Art Deco, divided lites with glass block, and so on. All of these pairings come from very different eras and sources, and they'll get along none too happily in one facade.  If you're not sure which motif goes with which style, consult some books on the style or period you're interested in. Find five or six examples of buildings you really like, and take note of the motifs they have in common. Then, pay equally close attention to the things you don't find, and you won't be confused by mixed-up motifs.”


Joana and the entire ERA Justin staff 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

Wednesday, November 15, 2017



ERA Justin Realty Participates in Kip Center Holiday Festival 2017

"Love and Joy, Santa's in the House"

It was just fall, but within 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 resident...s enjoy daily activities and lunch programs. Holiday trees and decorative wreaths have brought much cheer to the Kip Center located at 55 Kip Avenue for its annual Festival of Trees and Wreaths, as well as much needed donations.

Holiday displays abound with participants who are as busy as holiday elves getting ready for the upcoming Kip Center drawing, when dozens of decorated trees and wreaths will be given to winners through their annual holiday drawing. The event helps raise needed donations used to fund the varied activities at the Center. Trees/wreaths/centerpieces will be judged for the Most Beautiful, Most Original/Creative, and Best Use of Theme.

ERA Justin Realty's Rosemarie Zembryski created holiday cheer with her original 'Love and Joy, Santa's in the House' wreath shared with her Realtor salespersons, Standing: Caidie Wong, Peggy McLaughlin, Beth Albanese, Fara Espandi, Ilene Harpuder, Julia Dagistanli, Lee Schilare, Catherine Nimmo, Cliff Boar, Carol Calamari, Grace Tirrito, Cathy Vick. Seated: Danielle Sette, Rosemarie Zembriski, Kristen Davis, the presenters for their 2017 charitable event wreath.

Rosemarie said, "Our submission is our effort to help make a difference for the Kip Center and our community. In order to reach a wide range of individuals and spread our spirit, we dedicate our time to a wide range of charities. We feel that one person making a difference to another can lead to many people making a difference in society. We all have the opportunity to help create positive change. You might not be able to change the entire world, but at least you can change a small part of it for someone. Our focus is to help bring financial benefits to the Kip Center seniors. We’re happy to report that our past entries have been cited by the Kip Center as Most Creative In the Business Category, for past years."

Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger, ERA Justin Realty broker co-owners said, "Tis the season for giving. By helping the Kip Center raise money with ERA Justin Realty’s donation of our holiday wreath and others you are helping that one or many in the community. Stop by the Kip Center for a chance to win! It's always a win-win situation and you will be helping our area seniors immensely. Contact the Kip Center for details on their charitable drawing."