JENNIFER DARBY METZGER OF ERA JUSTIN REALTY ATTENDS 2016 ERA® YOUNG LEADERS NETWORK

JENNIFER DARBY METZGER OF ERA JUSTIN REALTY ATTENDS

 2016 ERA^® YOUNG LEADERS NETWORK

Summer Summit Prepares Future Real Estate Leaders

 

Jennifer Darby Metzger of ERA Justin Realty  recently attended ERA Real Estate’s 2016 Young Leaders Network Summer Summit, an elite educational event hosted in Birmingham, Alabama by ERA King Real Estate.  Attendees represented many of the most successful ERA organizations nationwide.
 

Over the three-day long event, Metzger and the other 20+ Young Leaders participated in team-building and motivational exercises focused on succession planning, growth and leveraging cutting-edge tools. Each attendee was personally selected for this exclusive networking opportunity by ERA’s senior leadership team, whose decision was based in large part on the management abilities each member has demonstrated at their respective companies.

 

Metzger was chosen as a member of the Young Leaders Network for her professional achievements. "The Summer Summit provided the opportunity for the group of us to absorb insight from and ask questions of some of the top professionals in the ERA network," Metzger said. "We talked about everything from market expansion and the latest in ERA’s resources to creating agent value and I look forward to adopting our collective learnings in our New Jersey market."

 

“This year’s Young Leader’s Network Summer Summit marked our fifth annual gathering, and the amount of knowledge sharing and collaboration that took place was incredible,” said Sue Yannaccone, chief operating officer, ERA Franchise Systems. “Our Young Leaders are eager to keep the real estate industry moving forward, and we at ERA are proud to offer these opportunities for them to continue to do so.”

The Young Leader’s Network was launched in 2012 as a way for ERA Real Estate to bring together ERA professionals showing highly-engaged and collaborative characteristics early in their careers, in an effort to further develop their leadership skills. The members are mostly made up of Gen Y or millennials who leverage this supportive community to discuss overcoming challenges and formulating business solutions.

 

“We firmly believe in acting as partners for our young professionals, to help them grow and develop into the next generation of industry and ERA leaders,” said Everett King, broker/owner of ERA King Real Estate. “We were proud to be chosen as the hosts of the fifth annual Summer Summit and thoroughly enjoyed the discussion around real estate’s future that took place.”

 

Metzger continued, we are proud that ERA Justin Realty is an innovative leader in the  real estate industry since 1950 with experience in developing consumer-oriented products and services. The ERA network includes approximately 37,000 affiliated brokers and independent sales associates and 2,350 offices throughout the United States and 33 countries and territories. Each office is independently owned and operated.

ERA Justin is proud of its culture as a company that has allowed it to flourish for 65 years and has never wavered from the vision of "Just Do the Right Thing." Throughout the decades, ERA Justin Realty has been able to outperform its markets by operating as an agent support business, empowering its team members to bring personalized and professional service to the community. Under the leadership of Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger the firm is a consistent leader in a competitive market, leveraging savvy lead management systems to fuel agent productivity and support recruiting and retention. Concluding, Metzger said, We thank ERA King Realty Real Estate for being a perfect host, as their philosophy and ours parallels each other so closely.

 

“There is a difference in real estate companies,” said Metzger.  “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 expectations of what a real estate firm 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 buyers and sellers have put their reviews in writing. We have on file for the asking, ‘What people are saying’ our report of nearly 800 reviews. No other area real estate firm can offer that.  We are proud.

 

For decades ERA Justin Realty has been honored as a ‘Top-100’ ERA firm worldwide and has been the recipient of the ‘ERA Commitment to Excellence’ award. For these reasons, agents both newly licensed and experienced who join us have the potential to begin strong earnings immediately. Speak with any of our agents, phone us or view our websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com." 

 

ERA Justin Realty operates two state-of-the-art Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue.  By office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD. 

JENNIFER DARBY METZGER OF ERA JUSTIN REALTY ATTENDS 2016 ERA® YOUNG LEADERS NETWORK

JENNIFER DARBY METZGER OF ERA JUSTIN REALTY ATTENDS

 2016 ERA^® YOUNG LEADERS NETWORK

Summer Summit Prepares Future Real Estate Leaders

 

Jennifer Darby Metzger of ERA Justin Realty  recently attended ERA Real Estate’s 2016 Young Leaders Network Summer Summit, an elite educational event hosted in Birmingham, Alabama by ERA King Real Estate.  Attendees represented many of the most successful ERA organizations nationwide.

Over the three-day long event, Metzger and the other 20+ Young Leaders participated in team-building and motivational exercises focused on succession planning, growth and leveraging cutting-edge tools. Each attendee was personally selected for this exclusive networking opportunity by ERA’s senior leadership team, whose decision was based in large part on the management abilities each member has demonstrated at their respective companies.

 

Metzger was chosen as a member of the Young Leaders Network for her professional achievements. "The Summer Summit provided the opportunity for the group of us to absorb insight from and ask questions of some of the top professionals in the ERA network," Metzger said. "We talked about everything from market expansion and the latest in ERA’s resources to creating agent value and I look forward to adopting our collective learnings in our New Jersey market."

 

“This year’s Young Leader’s Network Summer Summit marked our fifth annual gathering, and the amount of knowledge sharing and collaboration that took place was incredible,” said Sue Yannaccone, chief operating officer, ERA Franchise Systems. “Our Young Leaders are eager to keep the real estate industry moving forward, and we at ERA are proud to offer these opportunities for them to continue to do so.”

The Young Leader’s Network was launched in 2012 as a way for ERA Real Estate to bring together ERA professionals showing highly-engaged and collaborative characteristics early in their careers, in an effort to further develop their leadership skills. The members are mostly made up of Gen Y or millennials who leverage this supportive community to discuss overcoming challenges and formulating business solutions.

 

“We firmly believe in acting as partners for our young professionals, to help them grow and develop into the next generation of industry and ERA leaders,” said Everett King, broker/owner of ERA King Real Estate. “We were proud to be chosen as the hosts of the fifth annual Summer Summit and thoroughly enjoyed the discussion around real estate’s future that took place.”

 

Metzger continued, we are proud that ERA Justin Realty is an innovative leader in the  real estate industry since 1950 with experience in developing consumer-oriented products and services. The ERA network includes approximately 37,000 affiliated brokers and independent sales associates and 2,350 offices throughout the United States and 33 countries and territories. Each office is independently owned and operated.

ERA Justin is proud of its culture as a company that has allowed it to flourish for 65 years and has never wavered from the vision of "Just Do the Right Thing." Throughout the decades, ERA Justin Realty has been able to outperform its markets by operating as an agent support business, empowering its team members to bring personalized and professional service to the community. Under the leadership of Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger the firm is a consistent leader in a competitive market, leveraging savvy lead management systems to fuel agent productivity and support recruiting and retention. Concluding, Metzger said, We thank ERA King Realty Real Estate for being a perfect host, as their philosophy and ours parallels each other so closely.

 

“There is a difference in real estate companies,” said Metzger.  “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 expectations of what a real estate firm 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 buyers and sellers have put their reviews in writing. We have on file for the asking, ‘What people are saying’ our report of nearly 800 reviews. No other area real estate firm can offer that.  We are proud.

 

For decades ERA Justin Realty has been honored as a ‘Top-100’ ERA firm worldwide and has been the recipient of the ‘ERA Commitment to Excellence’ award. For these reasons, agents both newly licensed and experienced who join us have the potential to begin strong earnings immediately. Speak with any of our agents, phone us or view our websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com." 

 

ERA Justin Realty operates two state-of-the-art 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 SHARES KNOWLEDGE ON TIMELY TOPICS

 

Throughout the year topics offered through ERA Justin Realty and published in the South Bergenite have 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, sellers and their agents.

 

The firm has a vast resource library of important topics it shares with the public.  ERA Justin Realty Broker-Owners Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger are always advising readers on topics that aid them in making sound real estate decisions regarding their homes throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties New Jersey. 

 

According to Ron with Jennifer they have steered ERA Justin Realty to success. “We all work as a team each day to help achieve our goals for our buyers and sellers in a constant changing real estate industry. Our team of agents also share past experiences of their real estate beginnings and how and why they joined and enjoy their successes at ERA Justin Realty. Our firm’s management team has hired, trained and guided our agents to success since our beginnings in 1950."

 

“There is a difference in real estate companies,” said Jennifer. “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 expectations of what a real estate firm 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 buyers and sellers have put their reviews in writing. We have on file for the asking, ‘What people are saying’ our report of nearly 800 reviews. No other area real estate firm can offer that.  We are proud.

 

For decades ERA Justin Realty has been honored as a ‘Top-100’ ERA firm worldwide from over approximately 30,000 ERA brokers and agents and has been the recipient of the ‘ERA Commitment to Excellence’ award. For these reasons, agents both newly licensed and experienced who join us have the potential to begin strong earnings immediately.  Our ‘Winning Edge Teammate Advantage’ package has been structured so agents have a sense of pride in their industry, our firm and other benefits which they deserve in this new age of real estate.”

 

Ron concluded, “Speak with any of our agents, phone us or view our websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com." ERA Justin Realty operates two state-of-the-art Rutherford offices 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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  Realtor Karen Hagel Burski Joins ERA Justin Realty

 

Jennifer Darby Metzger, ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner welcomed Karen Hagel Burski to their firm.

 

Upon accepting a Realtor agent position, Karen stated, "I'm eager to enhance my career at ERA Justin Realty. Utilizing my sales and marketing experience with over 20 years as a sales representative in the insurance industry along with obtaining my real estate license in 1988, my career is knowing how to present and market real estate for the benefit of my buyers and sellers. I'm proud of my services with best interests at-heart and educate through each step of the home purchase process for a smoother real estate transaction."

 

Continuing, Karen added, “I am always looking forward to meeting new buyers and sellers and offering my knowledge and positive work ethic to accomplish their housing goals. First time home buyers is one of my specialties.  Nothing makes me happier that to see that I have helped someone's dreams comes to fruition. It is a most rewarding experience.”

 

Working with our ERA Justin agents, I know that their high standards match mine. The firm offers me greater opportunities to serve the needs of my sellers through strong marketing programs of our listings, focus for our buyers as well as continuing education for our agents. They have proven themselves to  many thousands of buyers and sellers since opening their doors in 1950.  Being a lifelong resident of Rutherford, I reside with my husband Gary and our rescue dog Dakota.  My daughter resides in Fairlawn with her husband and my granddaughter and my son resides in Rutherford."

 

Karen continued, “A positive atmosphere creates positive results. At ERA Justin Realty, they care about their agents like family. Their agents' success and well-being is the foundation upon which this company is built and, in turn, translating to strong listings taken and closed sales. I joined the firm because they are a staple in the industry for decades with a stellar reputation of award winning agents.

 

Ron Darby, Broker Co-owner added, “We are pleased that Karen has selected our firm to continue her real estate career. 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. Karen is part of this process."

 

ERA Justin Realty sellers have put their reviews of the company in writing. They have on file for review, ‘Real Estate Results In Writing’ their report of nearly 800 testimonials from satisfied sellers and buyers.

 

All of the ERA Justin Realty full service real estate 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. Also view 1000's of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA JUSTIN REALTY FIRST HALF 2016 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE ACHIEVERS

ERA JUSTIN REALTY FIRST HALF 2016 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE ACHIEVERS

2016 is a successful real estate year with sales prices affordable for qualified buyers.  The ERA Justin Realty staff of Realtor agent professionals have worked diligently with sellers and buyers to continue to be an area real estate leader since 1950, including being the #1 office in Rutherford closed sales for 15 consecutive years, statistics provided by the New Jersey MLS. 

They have introduced the ERA Sellers Security Plan to area sellers where ERA Justin Realty will sell the house or ERA will buy it.  There are conditions to the plan, which may not be for every seller, but for those with a timeframe deadline, it may be ideal. Additionally, the firm offers the ERA Home Protection Plan, which covers many components of the house for the buyer, when purchased by the seller, and the seller is covered during the listing period while the house is being marketed for sale.  Consumers are invited to review both plan programs with the ERA Justin Realty sales professionals.

Ask the ERA Justin Realty 1st half 2016 award achievers, how how to price your home and the answer you will most likely hear over and over again is realistically as there is continuous competition with current houses on the market.

Ask any of these Leadership Circle achievers to provide you a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and you will receive the answers to your real estate questions. 1st half 2016 achievers include Julia Dagistanli,  Cathy Vick, Jennifer Sullivan, Carol D. Calamari, Rosemarie Zembryski, Peg McLaughlin and Fara Espandi. They want to be your buying and selling Realtor Agents throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties.

 Ron Darby, Broker stated, “If you are thinking of selling your house in the near future and want to know for how much it could sell, then you may contact one of our Realtor sales agent professionals at ERA Justin Realty and request a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine its fair market value. Our service is provided free of charge and without obligation.  In conducting a CMA, we 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 houses took to sell. The resulting analysis can help a homeowner reach a realistic figure of fair market value.  When the house is then put on the market we will use the CMA 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 prices other houses in the area have sold.  Our CMA report for our Sellers is truly comprehensive.  Complete with color photos and detailed information, it makes pricing easier for those planning a sale.  Truly, there is a difference in real estate companies, and our details 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.  Proof of our abilities for our clients and customers shows in these fine award achievers being honored.”

For more information, consumers can reach the ERA Justin Realty sales team 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 andwww.ERAJustinRealty.com.

Karen Mastriano Enhances Justin Commercial - a Division of ERA Justin Realty Co.

Karen Mastriano Enhances Justin Commercial

                                                a Division of ERA Justin Realty Co.

To continue to enhance the exceptional tradition of top service to sellers and buyers that ERA Justin Realty has been known for since 1950, the firm has always prided itself in attracting career minded individuals who follow their business plan and through that training develop quickly into successful career Realtors. The firm has in place its Justin Commercial Division and Karen with a construction background and her extensive New Jersey business networking is now part of that division 

Following its business plan for hiring licensed agents and giving them the training for success in the fast-paced real estate industry, Karen Mastriano has joined the firm.

Ron Darby, Broker Co-owner said, “Karen contributes excellent resourcefulness, executive presence, dedication and management skills to all initiatives.  She has a great understanding of people and their needs and desires.   She knows that strong business relationships will result with successful purchases and sales at our firm.  For these reasons, we proudly boast, ‘There is a difference in real estate companies’ She is highly motivated and energetic and her people skills will be apparent as she completes a transaction with you.”

Karen said, "My family and I have lived in Bergen County for over 14 years. I successfully coordinate my business and family of five grown children, Lauren, Tara, Maryclare, Julia and Brian plus having served a town council position for two terms and having been appointed to the Freeholder Board in Bergen County as clerk. Socially you may find me doing a 55 mile biking tour, enjoying Yoga and spending time with my kids and their friends and fundraising for many known charities."

Jennifer Darby Metzger, Broker Co-owner stated, "Karen has joined Jennifer Sofia, Vice President of Justin Commercial having vast experience with major Fortune 500 companies. Combined, Karen's appointment will bring major commercial business opportunities within Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties."

Ron Darby concluded, “Karen, with her high energy and professionalism will excel at our firm and joining Jennifer Sofia, both working as a team in servicing our commercial buyers and sellers.  All of us at ERA Justin Realty are excited.  Because of our daily priorities, we proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’ from approximately 2,600 ERA offices and the ‘J.D. Power & Associates’ award.  Only 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.

Karen and all of their ERA Justin Realty full service Realtor agents 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.

ERA Justin Realty Reviews its REO Division Opportunities

ERA Justin Realty Reviews its REO Division Opportunities

Jennifer Darby Metzger and Ron Darby, Broker Owners of ERA Justin Realty have recently expanded their REO opportunities for their buyers. It was time to broaden their reach in the Real Estate Owned markets with banks and lenders and whose outreach will bring many opportunities to the firm through REO relationships and associations which can bring great opportunities to our investor clients.

Through their knowledge and experience in the specialized REO and short sale segment of real estate from luxury to entry level homes, ERA Justin Realty's listing outreach will expand with new opportunities for their buyers & investors.

Real Estate Owned or REO is a term used to describe a class of property owned by a  lender, typically a bank, government agency, or government loan insurer after an unsuccessful sale at a foreclosure auction. A foreclosing beneficiary will typically set the opening bid at a foreclosure auction for at least the outstanding loan amount. If there are no bidders that are interested, then the beneficiary will legally repossess the property. This is commonly the case when the amount owed on the home is higher than the current market value of this foreclosure property, such as with a high loan-to-value mortgage following a real estate bubble. As soon as the beneficiary repossesses the property it is listed on their books categorized as an as REO asset.

Bank REO properties are generally in condition of needed repairs and maintenance, both to satisfy property upkeep laws and to preserve and prepare the property for sale. Maintenance is generally the responsibility of the mortgage servicer and is often in turn provided by a specialized property preservation group. These property preservation services include: securing a property, changing locks, boarding up, debris removal, property maintenance, winterizing, cutting grass, repairing or tarping roof leaks, and rehabilitation.

As soon as a property goes into a distressed status (the borrower/home owner misses mortgage payments) the beneficiary will want to determine the amount of equity that the property has. A method to determine the equity is to order an appraisal. Based on the amount of equity that is determined, the bank will decide whether to allow a short sale (if requested by the homeowner). If no short sale is requested by the home owner, the beneficiary will continue the foreclosure process. If the beneficiary is unable to sell the property through a short sale or at a foreclosure auction it will then become an REO property.

After a repossession from which the property becomes classified as REO, the beneficiary will go through the process of trying to sell the property by obtaining the services of an REO Asset Manager. The beneficiary will remove the liens and other debts on the home and try to resell it to the public, either through future auctions, direct marketing through a real estate broker. Real estate investors will often purchase these properties because of discounts offered to compensate for the condition of the property. Some REO properties on the open market will be listed in MLS by the broker who performed a broker price opinion.

Jennifer concluded, “Our Team is happy to be working on these REO homes bringing new buyers and investors to close title so the real work of fixing the house can begin. We certainly feel that we are contributing to these communities by selling these homes so the conditions of them improve helping the neighborhoods rebound.  It is hard to see a house go into disrepair and become overgrown on your street and not be able to do anything about it.  It feels fulfilling that we are doing well for our neighbors and all of the communities we serve”

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.  Search real estate opportunities at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.