New Homebuyer Tips offered by ERA Justin Realty 2016 NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence Achievers

New Homebuyer Tips offered by ERA Justin Realty

2016 NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence Achievers

Ask any of the ERA Justin Realty 2016 NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence achievers and they will advise, “Buying a home is a focused decision to begin with; the only prospect more daunting may be doing it for the first time. But by asking the right questions and considering a few simple but important issues, you can pave the way for some powerful beginner's luck. Becoming a first-time homeowner has possible uncertainties, but remember that you're not alone. A past National Association of Realtors survey says, first-timers made up nearly half of all homebuyers. With so many making a move, you can too."

Chances are they did it with the help of a real estate professional, possibly including L to R: Jennifer Sullivan, Kristen Davis, Daniel Simone, Rosemarie Zembryski, Libra Schilare, Michelle Korosy, Julia Dagistanli, Cathy Vick, Joana Iliescu, Fara Espandi and Carol D. Calamari who can navigate the complexities of the home buying process and let you concentrate on the rewards of a new experience. These 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 amenities.

Before your home-search begins it's helpful to determine what price-range you are comfortable with and get prequalified for a mortgage loan. Some hopeful home-seekers will quit the search before they start, out of worry 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 they can suggest many different mortgage companies with one likely to fit your unique financing needs.

Once you've gained confidence about financing, 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 location meets your needs 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 like their websites search functions on www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com, are perfectly equipped to help you. Those web site features, unique 1000’s of homes sections, are designed so a prospect can view homes for sale in Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties, all areas in which ERA Justin Realty lists and sells.

You also need to evaluate the soundness 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 that will affect your future profit? A qualified home inspector can help you answer such questions with confidence.

Jennifer Darby Metzger Broker Co-owner added “There is a difference in real estate companies and first-time homebuyers have the benefit of our knowledgeable award achievers. We ask Buyers and Sellers to compare.  We believe that in order to exceed expectations of what our Realtor agents are 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."

Kristen Davis & Julia Dagistanli ERA Justin Realty's 2017 Five Star Professionals Cited by New Jersey Monthly Magazine

Kristen Davis & Julia Dagistanli

ERA Justin Realty's 2017 Five Star Professionals

Cited by New Jersey Monthly Magazine

Focus for clients and customers are the force that motivates the staff of active Realtor salespersons at ERA Justin Realty.  In fact, the firm tracks continuing activity of 100 real estate firms who service the vast reaches of area communities and ERA Justin Realty has again proven itself to be an area real estate market leader. Two outstanding agents have been cited as 2017 Five Star Home Professionals by New Jersey Monthly Magazine.

Five Star Professional partnered with New Jersey Monthly Magazine to identify real estate professionals in the New Jersey area who deliver outstanding service and client satisfaction. The Five Star Professionalresearch team contacted thousands of recent home buyers, as well as other consumers. Phone, mail and on-line respondents rated their service professional on criteria such as overall satisfaction and whether they would recommend the professional to a friend.

Ron Darby, ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner proudly offered, "An incredible honor to have our salespersons awarded in New Jersey Monthly Magazine.  These honors are incredible.  We are so very proud ofKristen Davis, and Julia Dagistanli for their efforts, service to their buyers and sellers and the communities they serve throughout Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties."

Continuing, Darby said, "Each year we proudly present the New Jersey Realtors Circle of Excellence Awards. They are also represented for 2016 where they exceeded the expectations of their sellers and buyers.  These fine professionals currently awarded have also earned with their teammates the elite Circle of Light for Community Service Award which was presented at the ERA global business conference in Los Angeles, California.   For our sellers and buyers, ERA Justin Realty has compiled our What People Are Saying presentation of nearly 900 testimonials and reviews regarding our services.  A copy is available for review for the asking."

For Spring 2017 Kristen and Julia will be pleased to provide a current market price analysis of your home at no cost or obligation.  The report features current homes on the market, homes that have sold and closed, and details as to the current value of your home.   It will also give specifics as to what a seller may do to make it more marketable. Invite them in, it will be well rewarding for your sales process.

ERA JUSTIN REALTY OFFERS NATIONWIDE RELOCATION SERVICES

ERA JUSTIN REALTY OFFERS NATIONWIDE RELOCATION SERVICES

Ron Darby, ERA Justin Broker co-owner with fifty years of area real estate experience and with listings and sales totaling thousands of transactions for the firm, shares relocation services with our 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 within Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex counties, 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 the daily major scope of  our business.”

“ERA-Justin Realty was our area's first relocation specialist since ERA Real Estate was the only company to electronically transfer listings to relocating buyers, as part of the their network, now the norm but with thousands of ERA relocation companies." stated Darby.

"This original cutting edge technology helped 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 large ERA corporate relocation firms and by training our sales agents on how to best serve this special market for their clients. In conjunction is extensive home buying information on our 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, our agents work with ERA's  national website which 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 agent who knows the area can simplify the process of relocation and having staff who lives in the area and knows the nuances of the communities 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, video tours with strong details are exposed worldwide through dozens internet sites.

Darby concluded, “Call or visit any of our Realtor agents who will be pleased to provide answers to your relocation questions.  Each year ERA Justin Realty has received 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.”

ERA Justin Realty Welcomes Dwight Vega To The Firm

ERA Justin Realty Welcomes Dwight Vega To The Firm

 ERA Justin Realty has been serving the communities of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties since its beginnings in 1950. Since those early days the real estate industry has changed, grown and has been enhanced by technologies.  ERA Justin Realty has stayed ahead of the curve and is in the forefront of the industry with all of the state-of-the-art technologies that keep it a market leader.  For these reasons, the-best-of-the-best licensed real estate agents continually join the ERA Justin Realty sales team.

Ron Darby, Broker co-owner recently announced another step by introducing Dwight Vega to the firm who will focus on residential listings, sales and rentals.

A Lyndhurst resident for twelve plus years, Dwight also brings his warmth and caring to the communities through his ownership of a Park Ave., Rutherford bridal shop and will serve new families throughout their wedding planning and their upcoming real estate needs.

 Dwight said,  “We have one of the finest real estate teams of professional Realtor agents in the industry, a top-100 ERA firm nationally and  I will focus on serving my buyers and sellers needs, making their dreams come true while working to exceed their expectations.”

ERA Justin Realty has been recognized by multi-thousands of buyers and sellers since 1950 in closed transactions and continues to  be recognized as an area market leader. They proudly continue to receive the prestigious ERA Commitment to Excellence Award  through ERA real estate and their firms all across the nation and globally. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty is recognized as an outstanding Realtor of choice.

 Dwight 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 and (201) 438-SOLD. Also view 1000's of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle Achievers for 2016

ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle Achievers for 2016

"We at ERA Justin Realty Co. have the unique advantage of being able to celebrate our business success daily in the most rewarding of ways; handing keys to brand new homeowners, hearing from a retiree who no longer has to shovel snow, because we helped sell a home in favor of a townhouse or even counting the number of babies who left the hospital for new homes because of our help! 

Assisting our clients in achieving their dreams really is the motivation behind our success, however, we do make a point to reflect on the previous year and set a vision for the next year. To that end, we’d like to share some of our successes with you as a demonstration of the many ways that we can enhance the value that we bring to you, and make sure that you know that you are better positioned with us as your agents!

Growth and productivity were key goals for ERA Justin Realty Co. in 2016. On the growth front we opened up our 'Meet and Greet' office in Hoboken, NJ this year. We have expanded into the REO market to bring extra value to our investor clients and we have put together a strategic alliance with a top NYC broker for our crossover clients. We also created new tools and systems, including a training program that is second to none, overseen by office manager Michelle Korosy, which has helped attract talent and we are very proud to have welcomed some very enthusiastic new agents to our company this past year.

On the productivity side we leveraged new technology from our ERA brand to better fuel our business. We’ve driven greater results and forged stronger relationships with our clients and customers.

We at ERA Justin Realty Co. are passionate about developing strong leaders in our industry, helping agents use innovative ways of thinking and smart negotiation to create success for their clients. It’s about helping our communities achieve the vision that they’ve set forth for themselves. We are in tune to being ahead of the curve in our industry as we help shape the future of our local market. We love when our clients dream big and we excel at creating strategies to help position our clients to achieve those dreams!

We are thrilled to announce that once again, for the 16th year in a row we are number one in Rutherfordresidential sales.  And we are so pleased to acknowledge the very hard work of our extremely dedicated agents and staff. Within the company we celebrate our Leadership Circle achievers who qualify each month based on a variety of criteria that exemplify our vision of talented and well rounded agents.

Our 2016 Leadership Circle Achievers are left to right:  Julia Dagistanli, Lee Schilare.  Rosemarie Zembryski, Danny Simone, Peggy McLaughlin, Fara Espandi, Carol D. Calamari, Jennifer Sullivan and Cathy Vick.  Our 2016 leaders in Productivity are Julia Dagistanli, Danny Simone, Lee Schilare, and Cathy Vick.

We’re excited for 2017 and the opportunity to help our customers and clients dream big and achieve their  real estate goals!  ERA Justin Realty proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide ‘Commitment to Excellence Award,' as a premier ERA real estate firm from nearly 3,000 ERA firms for their service to their buyers and sellers. Our Realtor agents 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. Also view 1000's of homes at our websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com." 

ERA Justin Realty Welcomes Caidie Wong To The Firm

ERA Justin Realty Welcomes Caidie Wong To The Firm

Joining ERA Justin Realty, Caidie Wong wanted to pursue her real estate career with ERA Justin Realty. 

“I determined that I wanted to be with the ERA Justin Realty firm knowing they have been a market leader with thousands of transactions since 1950; truly a Realtor of Choice to many thousands. Watching their activity, their strong listing and sales in Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties and their award achievements each year brought me to the realization that their firm is where I want to build my real estate career.  I go above and beyond my clients expectations so they happily provide others with their experience when doing business with me. A resident of East Rutherford, I focus on presenting integrity, sincerity and go above and beyond in my business dealings."  stated Caidie.

Caidie graduated from the University of San Diego where she majored in business administration and focused on real estate and finance. Since returning, she managed several family restaurants in Bergen and Essex Counties and owns DelMonico Steak and Beyond in Cedar Grove, NJ. Hard work with long hours is the norm for Cadie.  She and Brandon have a young son Hunter and two pet dogs, Cali and Diego. In her free time Caidie enjoys traveling, skiing and the Jersey shore.

Jennifer Darby Metzger, ERA Justin Realty broker co-owner offered,  “Caidie's strong attributes include her ability to listen to buyer and seller needs, assess the situation and convey various options to help them make good decisions.  Being detail oriented with her organizational skills aid her to fulfill the goals of her clients and customers.  She further believes in superior service to communicate effectively and efficiently while treating everyone with respect, loyalty and integrity.  For these reasons, we are pleased to have  Cadie with us and to be an integral part of our listing and sales team.”

There is a difference in real estate companies, and ERA Justin Realty and Caidie asks buyers and sellers to compare.  Their philosophy includes exceeding expectations of what a Realtor is about.  They don’t offer just real estate basics; they are as comprehensive as possible.  In that way they know that their buyers and sellers will hold them in the highest regard.

ERA Justin Realty proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’, as a premier ERA real estate firm from nearly 3,000 ERA firms for their service to their buyers and sellers. 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. 

Michael "Mike" Schule Joins the ERA Justin Realty Sales and Listing Team

Michael "Mike" Schule Joins the ERA Justin Realty Sales and Listing Team

"In my opinion," offered Mike Schule, "Compared to other area Realtors, Jennifer Darby Metzger and Ron Darby Broker Owners and their firm of professional Realtor agents at ERA Justin Realty build great rapport and support for their buyers, sellers and new agents joining their firm.

Growing up, my dream was to do something in life I love to do, work as hard as I can, learn from my failures and become successful. Coming into my own in my adult years, I started a business from the ground up doing a trade I found myself to be very good at. I built my company into something that opened doors for me as an adult. Of my many accomplishments, through ERA Justin Realty, was buying my first house and building a life for myself there. I enjoyed creating a place with my family, friends and loved ones and know that the door is always open to them. I enjoy working my hardest, not just to find somewhere for someone to live, but to find somewhere that they can call home. Understanding how important it is to feel at home, for myself and my buyers, has driven me to my career. I'm understanding, patient and driven to be the best I can be in everything I work on. I've never given up on my dreams or goals and I refuse to give up on yours and will work to find and fulfill your needs and dreams. Since joining the ERA Justin Realty team of successful agents , whether selecting a rental apartment or buying or selling a house I'm here for you. Networking with groups of contractors who purchase with cash or large down payments, is also a plus to future sellers who may list their properties with me."

Schule has resided in Rutherford for over 23 years and now resides in Lyndhurst and is familiar with other communities in Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties which are primary to the ERA Justin Realty firm.

Broker Darby said, "Schule is well known both personally and as a business owner throughout the communities we serve. His outreach from his past and current relationships will give his buyers and sellers opportunities for a possible quicker sale at potential higher pricing.

Our large group of Realtor agents, Schule's teammates, welcomed him to our firm and are looking forward to working with him and his buyers and sellers as one large team. We foster these relationships at ERA Justin Realty. Every member of our team embodies a commitment to community that is part of our DNA. Under our leadership, the firm not only advances our profession of real estate through our collaborative culture, we also enhance the lives of the people we serve through our philanthropic efforts. We happily share our prestigious Circle of Light for Community Leadership Award with him, the only firm from nearly 30,000 ERA agents and brokers awarded at our Global Business Conference which was held in Los Angeles."

Schule concluded "At ERA Justin Realty the words, ‘There is a difference in real estate companies’ is more than a phrase. Our team lives it every day. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty has been selected by thousands of buyers and sellers as their Realtor of choice since 1950 and that is why I have joined their team."

 

All of the ERA Justin Realty full service Realtor agents can be reached at (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD. Additional cutting-edge real estate technology also information awaits you at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.