ERA JUSTIN REALTY IN MOTION: READYING FOR MDA CAMP FOR KIDS

ERA Justin Realty Muscular Dystrophy Teams are focused on the 2012 MDA Summer Camp for kids program so they can enjoy a week of structured fun in the sun. Left to right: Ron Darby, Jennifer Darby Metzger, Cathy Vick, June Incorvaia, Glenn Elliot, Daniel Weiner, Justine Slater, John Boguszewski, Carol Calamari, Sal Macri and Adrian Tridel. The ERA  Justin kids joined the day and presented stuffed animal gifts to the campers.

 

ERA JUSTIN REALTY IN MOTION:  READYING FOR MDA CAMP FOR KIDS

The setting and plans for the ERA Muscular Dystrophy Summer Camp 2012 recently began.  Jennifer Darby Metzer Broker Co-owner met as plans were reviewed for ERA New Jersey offices and ERA Justin Realty who help MDA’s lifesaving mission and the summer camp program.

Jennifer stated, “This past fall, our ERA Justin Realty MDA coordinator teams of sales agents focused and succeeded in an outstanding fundraising effort in sending area MDA children to summer camp. It culminated at the MDA Labor Day Telethon when we presented our donations which were used for the kids summer camp program. We are know setting plans for 2012 for the kids.”

Ron Darby New Jersey ERA MDA Chairman 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 the day working with the kids in their arts and crafts projects, viewed their games and activities and enjoyed their varied conversations.  Each year MDA supports some 90 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.”

 For their efforts, ERA Justin Realty will again be inducted into the President’s Club of the Muscular Dystrophy Association to be held in New Orleans.

Jennifer concluded “We are requesting all of our area residents who would like to become involved in MDA fundraising for our Summer Camp 2012 program to reach us at our offices.  We are anxious to have as much help as possible.   We, and all of our ERA Justin Realty full service Realtors 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.  More MDA information can be found on our website, www.ERAJustin.com.”

ERA Justin Realtor® Glenn Elliot named NJ CRS of the Year

ERA Justin Realty broker co-owner Ron Darby is all smiles for the honors given to Realtor professional Glenn Elliot named CRS of the year at the recent Triple Play Realtor business conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Glenn is always at the center of commitment to excellence for the services he provides.

 

 ERA Justin Realtor® Glenn Elliot named NJ CRS of the Year

 

Rutherford – Glenn Elliot, a sales associate with ERA Justin Realty was recently named CRS of the Year by the New Jersey Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists (CRS). The CRS designation is a Realtor designation that is held by less than 4% of all Realtors nationwide. In order to receive this designation, a Realtor has to take vigorous training and meet high production standards.Beside Glenn, ERA Justin Realty has 2 others with this designation, Jennifer Darby Metzger and Fara Espandi.

Glenn, who has been selling real estate in the area for over 35 years, was also named Realtor of the Year by the RealSource Association of Realtors in 2009. Glenn was Secretary/Treasurer and Internet coordinator for NJCRS in 2011.

In presenting the CRS of the Year award to Glenn, Michelle Rosenkoff, 2011 President of NJCRS Chapter said “Thank you Glenn for all that you have done and continue to do for the Chapter. You have been awesome and I am truly grateful to have had you on my leadership team”. 2012 President, Richard Bradford said, "Glenn has incredible dedication” and Laura Shifrin, a Realtor from Massachusetts who is Regional Vice President for the National Council of Residential Specialists said “Glenn has done a great job all year long. New Jersey is very fortunate to have him and blessed as well."

Ron Darby, ERA Justin Broker offered, "Glenn has always been committed to service to both our industry and the communities we serve, be it Muscular Dystrophy, the Foundation for the Blind, the area Lions Club and other charities, he is the first to volunteer his services. One can find Glenn at 6:00 AM cooking hundreds of pancakes for local breakfasts and serves the area Kip Senior Center in many of their charitable events. With all of this said, he serves our industry in leadership capacities. We  are extremely proud of his achievements.

At ERA Justin Realty the words, ‘There is a difference in real estate companies’ is more than a phrase.  We live it every day with Glenn.  Because of our daily priorities, we proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide 2003-2010 ‘Commitment to Excellence Award.' Only outstanding business entities are honored and receive it. For these reasons and others, ERA Justin Realty has been selected by thousands of buyers and sellers as their Realtor of choice, since 1950.” 

Glenn can be reached at either of the two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue.  By office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD. 

Twelve ERA Justin Realtors are Short Sale Foreclosure Certified Specialists

Responsible processing of Short Sale and Foreclosure transactions are necessary for success for buyers and sellers. ERA Justin Realty's Realtor professionals stand ready to assist, simply by phoning their hotline for a confidential appointment.

Twelve ERA Justin Realtors are Short Sale Foreclosure Certified Specialists 

As New Jersey lenders release thousands of bank owned depressed properties to the market to be sold, twelve Realtor professionals stand ready to assist. ERA Justin Realty serving Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties is pleased that Glenn Elliot, Daniel Weiner, Cathy Vick, Monir Hanna, Carol Calarmari, Ed Bulger, Ilene Harpuder, Salvatore Macri, Fara Espandi, Rosemarie Zembryski, June Incorvaia and Jennifer Darby Metzger have taken required training and have earned the Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification through the National Association of Realtors. The firm has designated a special hotline (201) 785-7653 for a confidential appointment for home owners facing short sale and nearing foreclosure status. These sellers will be assisted by one of the SFR specialists.

Up to one-third of all existing homes sold recently were either short sales or foreclosures, according to National Association of Realtors data. To train Realtors to meet the needs of home buyers and sellers who need these services, NAR has launched the Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification Program (SFR).

“Foreclosures and short sales can offer opportunities for home buyers, but it’s extremely important to have the help of a real estate professional like a Realtor® for these kinds of purchases,” said NAR President Charles McMillan, "Realtors add value to the real estate transaction with their extensive knowledge and market insights, and this certification will help them serve a growing need.”

According to media reports, it is highly recommended by lenders, the US Treasury department and others that if you are going to have to do a short sale on your property that you may want to use agents who have taken training or received a designation. Experience and patience is required in successfully negotiating short sales.

By adding the SFR specialty to their business, they have acquired the professional training necessary to assist clients and customers with the sale or purchase of distressed properties. The SFR program trains sales associates in guiding their clients through short sale and foreclosure opportunities and directing them to finance, tax and legal professionals. As an SFR professional, they further assist in qualifying sellers for short sales, developing a short sale package, negotiating with lenders, tapping into buyer demand, limiting risk, and protecting buyers.

“There is a difference in real estate companies,” stated broker co-owner Ron Darby. “Being part of the SFR certification process, we believe, is in order to exceed buyer and seller expectations of what ERA Justin Realty is about. In that way, we hope we are held in the highest regard. Our buyers and sellers have put their thoughts in writing about their past transactions. We have on file for the asking, ‘What people are saying’ our report of nearly 800 quotes and testimonials from them. No other area real estate firm can offer that.”

ERA Justin Realty has also received the prestigious 2003 through 2010 ERA 'Commitment to Excellence' Award from all across the ERA nation. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice.

All of the ERA Justin Realty full service SFR certification recipients can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue, by hotline phone (201) 785-7653 and (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

ERA JUSTIN REALTY ACHIEVERS SHARE KNOWLEDGE ON TIMELY TOPICS

ERA Justin Realtor professionals have achieved  Leadership Circle status at their firm for their outstanding production and service to their buyers and sellers. These career professionals stand ready for the housing needs of their buyers and sellers.

    ERA JUSTIN REALTY ACHIEVERS SHARE KNOWLEDGE ON TIMELY TOPICS 

In addition to being the ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle achievers through the third quarter of 2011, Monir Hanna, Carol Darby, Cathy Vick, Glenn Elliot, Daniel Weiner, Grace Tirrito, Carol Calamari, June Incorvaia, Jennifer Darby Metzger, Kristen Davis, Fara Espandi and Rosemarie Zembryski all  know the secret to real estate success.  It is easy for these sales professionals who are part of the ERA Justin Realty team.  Simply watch them day after day, month after month, year after year.  They simply are focused on exceeding the needs of their sellers and buyers, the rest comes easy, even in this current real estate economy.

They have also offered their knowledge to readers on a variety of topics.  Throughout the year topics offered included, Moving And How It Affects Children, How Renters Can Become Buyers, Dollar For Dollar Return On Renovations, Empty Nesters And Returning Children, Avoiding The Money Pit, as well as other timely articles for buyers and sellers.

Recently announced, ERA Justin Realty continues as a "Top-100" ERA firm nationwide and serve Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex counties.

Although showing and selling real estate is a 365 day and night job for these ERA Justin Realtor professionals, their responsibilities go beyond what the public sees.  The firm has a vast resource library of important topics to share with the public.  These Realtors and their brokers, Ron Darby, Jennifer Darby Metzger and Carol Darby are always busy advising homeowners on topics that aid them in making sound real estate decisions regarding their homes. 

“There is a difference in real estate companies,” stated Carol Darby.  “Attending on-going advanced training, seminars, round-table discussions with industry leaders and focus groups is what we continually do at our firm, much more than many other area real estate firms.  We believe, in order to exceed sellers expectations of what a Realtor professional 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, ‘What people are saying’ our report of nearly 800 quotes and testimonials from our sellers and buyers.  No other area real estate firm can offer that.”

“These ERA Justin Realtor professionals are our best-of-the-best through the third quarter, 2011. They achieved our ‘Leadership Circle’ status for their efforts above and beyond for their sellers and buyers,” concluded Jennifer Darby Metzger.

For more information on these real estate market leaders and on real estate topics, consumers can reach them 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 1000s of homes websites at www.ERAJustin.com and http://www.erajustinrealty.com/.

JUSTIN FUNG ERA JUSTIN REALTY'S NEWEST REALTOR

JUSTIN FUNG ERA JUSTIN REALTY'S NEWEST REALTOR

Patience and attention to detail. Sound familiar? These are always important words at ERA Justin Realty, the firm that asks buyers and sellers to compare. They state, “There is a difference in real estate companies,” and they live those words in their daily activities as well as with those who join their firm.

During Justin Fung's interview process, he made it evident that his business philosophy includes patience and attention to detail as well as his personal goal, to offer the highest level of service throughout the entire buying and selling process.

“My first exposure to ERA Justin Realty was through press media and the Internet where numerous informative articles are regularly published. While meeting with Ron Darby, our broker, I learned of the level of excellence that the firm has attained over their 60 years in business, the many thousands of homes they’ve sold as well as the continuing referral business they have from satisfied buyers, sellers and now the children and grandchildren of these families. I wanted to be part of this respected and successful organization, knowing they would be my company after interviewing with five other area real estate firms."

A Northern New Jersey resident, having been raised in Clifton and Bloomfield, he resides in Lodi with his wife to be, Kristina. His fun background, when not serving his buyers and sellers include a fan of baseball, football, bowling and tennis. He and his fiancée are movie buffs and enjoy trying new restaurants. Justin is also fluent in Cantonese.

Ron Darby concluded, “Everyone at ERA Justin Realty has welcomed Justin to our team. He attended an accredited New Jersey licensing school, passed his state examination and will further accomplish and graduate from ERA Acceleration agent training, a four day intense course that fine-tunes ones abilities to serve our area buyers and sellers.”

The firm proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide 2003 through 2010 ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’, from approximately 3,000 ERA firms. Only outstanding business entities are honored and receive it. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice.

Justin 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. Also view 1000s of homes at their websitses at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA JUSTIN REALTY OFFERS CONSUMER ANSWERS GUIDE

Ilene Harpuder, ERA Justin Realtor professional offers the answers to real estate questions for buyers and sellers. A full-time career professional, Ilene is continually referred because of her focus to detail as required in each real estate transaction. Her outreach covers Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.

 

ERA JUSTIN REALTY OFFERS CONSUMER ANSWERS GUIDE

“ERA Justin Realty is making available to the public a valuable resource to help consumers with their most frequently asked questions about buying and selling a home. ANSWERS®, ERA's real estate reference guide provides ‘plain English’ explanations to help consumers feel more comfortable about the home buying and selling process,” stated  million dollar sales producer, Ilene Harpuder a career Realtor professional with ERA Justin Realty.

The ANSWERS® guide is based on over 90 of the questions that ERA Brokers hear most frequently. According to Ilene,  "The ANSWERS® guide takes the most important things that we have learned over the years helping customers, and organizes it to help consumers feel more confident about home buying and selling.

ANSWERS® is available to consumers free of charge on our website at www.ERAJustin.com.

You will also find a user-friendly search feature for locating local houses as well as houses throughout New Jersey. We can also locate real estate opportunities for you all across the nation."

Both current and new homeowners will find sound advice, inside tips and honest answers to a multitude of questions about the real estate process in the ANSWERS® on-line guide. It contains sections on home selling, buying, financing and maintenance, and includes questions such as what makes a house sell, when is the best time to list a house for sale, is there any seasonality to the market, and what's the difference between fair market value and asking price. In addition, the guide includes a glossary of important real estate terms.

Ilene added, “At ERA Justin Realty the words, ‘There is a difference in real estate companies’ is more than a phrase.  We live it every day.  Because of our daily priorities, we proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide 2003-2010 ‘Commitment to Excellence Award.' Only outstanding business entities are honored and receive it. For these reasons and others, ERA Justin Realty has been selected by thousands of buyers and sellers as their Realtor of choice, since 1950.” 

Just a click away at www.ERAJustin.com the ANSWERS® guide will come into view and assist you with your real estate questions. From there, you will have the option to view our featured homes or 1000’s of homes and view backgrounds on all of our firm's Realtor professionals.

All of the ERA Justin Realty full service sales team can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue.  By office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD. 

ERA Justin Realty Brokers Honored at President’s Circle Annual Business Conference

ERA Justin Realty co-owners and Brokers, Carol Darby, Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger and their sales team of Realtor professionals focus on the details and is consistently the number one Realtor in listings taken, sold and closed in Rutherford. The are held in high regard throughout the region as a Top-100 ERA real estate firm nationwide. With the more than 700 written testimonials from buyers and sellers, the consensus is that there is a difference in real estate companies.

 

 ERA Justin Realty Brokers Honored at President’s Circle Annual Business Conference 

Jennifer Darby, Ron Darby and Carol Darby Broker Co-owners of ERA Justin Realty were recently recognized as one of the top brokers by global real estate company, ERA Franchise Systems, at the recently held annual ERA President’s Circle Business Forum at Charlotte, North Carolina.

Named one of the “Top-100” brokerage firms from nearly 3,000 ERA real estate firms worldwide, they represented ERA Justin Realty at the ERA President's Circle Business Forum, a meeting of the country's most successful real estate brokers.

At a special session, Realogy CEO Richard Smith, named one of the top thirty most influential men world wide, regularly attends congressional hearings, meets with senators and White House officials to address the national real estate economy, spoke on national matters.

Throughout the three-day event, brokers shared strategies for providing better customer service for their buyers and sellers in this modifying real estate market. They also participated in round-table discussions and question-and-answer sessions.

 

The President's Circle Business Forum is an exclusive event for the Top 200 brokers in the ERA network throughout the nation and as far as Hawaii.

"The ERA President's Circle conference offers an unparalleled opportunity for our brokers to re-energize and network with colleagues from all over the country," said Charlie Young, president and chief executive officer, ERA Franchise Systems. "The Darby's are 'Top-100' brokers, and their recognition is a reflection of the value that ERA Justin Realty brings to homebuyers and sellers throughout their marketing areas including Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties. They are consistently honored for their professionalism, integrity and service to their buyers and sellers.”

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 website at www.ERAJustin.com