ERA Justin Realty’s Jennifer Darby Metzger cited by RealSource Association as 2013 Realtor of the year

Jennifer Darby Metzger received the 2013 RealSource Association of Realtors, Realtor of the Year Award presented at the Triple Play Business Convention. Pictured, Cathy Vick, Rosemary Zembryski, Jennifer Darby Metzger, Fara Espandi, Carol Darby and Ron Darby

ERA Justin Realty’s Jennifer Darby Metzger cited by

RealSource Association as 2013 Realtor of the year

Atlantic City, New Jersey: The highlight of the recent Triple Play Business Convention for Jennifer Darby Metzger was being awarded the RealSource Association of Realtors 2013 Realtor of the year, singly selected from the association’s 3,500 membership. On hand for the esteemed award was Cathy Vick, Rosemary Zembryski, Fara Espandi, Carol Darby and Ron Darby.

The RealSource Association of Realtors committee selected Jennifer Darby Metzger for her achievements and business accomplishments. For the last 21 years Jennifer has focused on Realtor activities and responsibilities.

In addition to this award, she had earlier in her career been selected and featured as a national Thirty Under Thirty recipient in a major article in Realtor magazine.

Jennifer can be reached at either of her 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 the company websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA Justin Realty Offers Online Visual Property Tours

Technology demands by the real estate markets have brought exceptional opportunities for ERA Justin Realty sellers and buyers, explains Realtor salesperson Cathy Vick. A past honoree as RealSource Realtor of the year with a long term relationship with her firm, she shares visual property tour benefits.

ERA Justin Realty Offers Online Visual Property Tours

Cathy Vick known throughout Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties for her expertise in real estate sales reviewed additional marketing of their listings offered by ERA Justin Realty including technology which enables consumers to view their property listings through two online visual tour services, making home buying and selling easier.

Considered to be a technology leader in the real estate industry and a "Top 100" ERA real estate firm nationwide, ERA Justin Realty features visual tours in today's fast-paced and technologically advanced real estate market. The two versions of tours offer home sellers the advantages of a 24-hour a day, seven-day a week open house, at the home buyers convenience. One, added to all listings on the multiple listing services utilized, on Realtor.com and on many regional and national listing search websites and one created by ERA corporate which is available to all ERA real estate offices worldwide, bringing additional attention to each ERA Justin Realty listing.

Vick said, “Our visual tours include views of the interiors and exteriors of ERA Justin listed properties. Online visitors can tour properties at any hour, from their home, office, or from anywhere in the world. The expectations of today's real estate home buyers and sellers are high, and as millions of viewers use the Internet to look for a home, it is critical to have the best tools to promote our listings online. Our visual tours help potential buyers view a property's attributes so much better than just a text description or a single photo of a house; for example, consumers can view both interior and exterior views. ERA Justin Realty offers this additional service to each of our sellers on every listing that we market for sale. Hundreds of area sellers select ERA Justin Realty as their Realtor of choice each year. We work to exceed their expectations and that makes us truly proud.”

Continuing, she said, “Our online visual tours also increase a listing's exposure to potential buyers, which our home sellers find very attractive. More exposure means more pre-approved buyers to potentially see each listing. More exposure potentially brings more buying contracts to be considered, giving each seller a better opportunity to sell their house at a higher price. Buyers who view visual tours are potentially strong, interested prospects. There is no cost to our sellers for this added value service.”

Buyers and sellers interested in learning more about ERA Justin Realty can reach any of the firm's sales professionals who will be pleased to provide extensive details.

Vick added, “Because of our daily priorities, we proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide 2003-2012 ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’, a premier ERA real estate firm from approximately 30,000 ERA brokers and agents. Only outstanding business entities are honored and receive it. ERA Real Estate was a 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.”

She then concluded, “All of our ERA Justin Realty full service Realtor salespersons 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 1000s of homes at our websites at www.ERAJustin.com or www.ERAJustinRealty.com."

ERA Justin Realty heading toward 2014 with First Homebuyer Tips

Julia Dagistanli, Realtor salesperson with ERA Justin Realty offers first homebuyer tips. Having received many positive reviews and production awards, New Jersey Monthly Magazine honored her with highest in overall satisfaction in 2011 and 2013.

ERA Justin Realty heading toward 2014 with First Homebuyer Tips

ERA Justin Realty, a leading real estate firm and a Realtor of choice since 1950 serves the many communities of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties and has sold thousands of homes to repeat and first time homebuyers.  Seeing shifts in the industry from seller’s markets to buyer’s markets as well as varied shifts in mortgage interest rates, historically their buyers have enjoyed both the benefits of home ownership as well as value appreciation over the years. 

ERA Justin Realtor salesperson, Julia Dagistanli stated, “It is now year end and if you are contemplating the purchase of your first home, congratulations! As you probably know, buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you can make. It is also a process filled with anticipation and excitement. To help keep you sleeping soundly, here are answers to three big questions that interest many potential first-time homeowners.

Question #1: How do I decide what to look for in a home?  It’s easier than you think. Sit yourself down and list what’s important to you in a home. The purchase of every home involves making tradeoffs, so be sure to prioritize your list.  One element is architectural style. Do you prefer a Colonial, a Cape Cod or a modern look? An important factor to consider is living space. How much room do you need right now, and to meet anticipated needs?  Make a list of features that must be a part of your home. Perhaps that Olympic-size pool and tennis court can be put off for another day, but you may absolutely need an eat-in kitchen now.  It’s all a matter of your taste and personal style.

Question #2: Where should I begin the search?  That old real estate adage about “location, location, location” aside, choosing where to live is usually determined by your personal circumstances and desires.  Do you have a particular community, or even a particular block, in mind?  What is it about the location of your new home that is most important to you?  Do you prefer an urban, suburban or rural setting? Consider proximity to work, schools, shopping, entertainment and houses of worship. Once you’ve narrowed your list of potential candidates, the ERA Justin Realty winning search websites can be an excellent tool for learning what a particular community has to offer.

Question #3: How can I find financing that makes sense for me? Homes are affordable for qualified buyers. Interest rates are the lowest than we’ve seen in decades. Innovative financing plans are available to fit a broad range of needs.

Still, the last thing you want to do is start out in your first home saddled with an uncomfortable level of debt. Seeking the advice of one of our ERA Justin Realtor salesperson who can give you the details on financing options that match your qualifications is a big step in the right direction.

Once you’ve narrowed your search, talk to one of our ERA Justin Realty real estate professionals who serves the community you’d like to call home. Our teammates are trained to guide you through your purchase every step of the way. Our websites www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com bring up-to-date listings directly to you, and we can suggest many mortgage lenders who offer loan programs expressly designed to meet the needs of qualified first-time homebuyers.

The path to finding your first home is exciting. Once you have the answers to the big questions, the search can be fulfilling, and even fun!"

Ron Darby, ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner concluded, “ERA Justin Realty proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide 2003 - 2012 ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’, selected from 30,000 ERA brokers and agents nationwide. Only outstanding business entities are honored and receive it.  ERA Real Estate was also a past recipient of ‘Highest Satisfaction for First Time Home Buyers Among Full Service Real Estate Firms’ and ‘Highest Satisfaction for First Time Home Sellers.’ through J.D. Powers.  For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice."

The ERA Justin Realty full service Realtor salespersons 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's Community Service Group helps make Thanksgiving Special for Area Families

ERA Justin Realtor salespersons, the firm's Community Service Group, prepare

Thanksgiving dinners for families in need. L to R: Fara Espandi with baby Mia, Carol D. Calamari, Grace Tirrito, Ilene Harpuder, Glenn Elliot, Peggy McLaughlin, Michelle Korosy, Julia Dagistanli and Cathy Vick. Not pictured is Jennifer Darby Metzger and Denise Leonessa.

ERA Justin Realty's Community Service Group helps make
Thanksgiving Special for Area Families

The surrounding communities recognize ERA Justin Realty as a real estate market leader since 1950. They are also recognized as the number one agency in sold and closed Rutherford sales for the past twelve years, as well as generating multi-thousands of closed transactions.

Little known is the firm's Community Service group, made up of dedicated ERA Justin Realtor salespersons who also join together for many charitable efforts including volunteers for the Rutherford Community Pantry.

This holiday season is a bit better as the ERA Justin volunteers consisting of Jennifer Darby Metzger, Carol D. Calamari, Ilene Harpuder, Peggy McLaughlin, Cathy Vick, Fara Espandi, Denise Leonessa, Michelle Korosy, Glenn Elliot and Julia Dagistanli worked to provide families with delicious Thanksgiving dinner baskets with turkey, dressing and the fixins' to an abundance of delicious veggies and desserts.

The mission of the Rutherford Community Pantry is to be a volunteer non-profit organization which meets emergency and ongoing needs for food and personal hygiene items for citizens of Rutherford and members of Rutherford Institutions who are referred by an approved agency Their prime mission is to maintain services to keep their visitors free from hunger. They work hard to maintain each individual’s dignity by offering choices for personal needs as well. They have nearly 200 households registered for pantry services. Donations of food or personal hygiene items may be dropped off at the Pantry during the hours of operation. For larger donations, please call the Pantry to arrange a drop-off time. The Rutherford Community Pantry is a joint effort of community faith congregations, organizations, and concerned citizens.

They also gratefully accept tax-deductible monetary donations payable to Rutherford Community Pantry, Inc. and they may be sent to The Rutherford Borough Hall, 176 Park Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070. By phone, (201) 460-3000 x3168.

To participate or donate your time with the ERA Justin Community Service Group contact them at ERA Justin Realty. The firm has been honored as a ‘Top-100’ ERA firm worldwide from over 2,600 ERA offices and is the recipient of the ‘ERA Commitment to Excellence’ award, who received this prestigious award nationwide for many consecutive years.

To speak with any of their agents, phone them or view their websites at www.ERAJustin.com, www.ERAJustinRealty.com and www.BuyBergenCounty.com. Their office phones are (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD.

Gloria Thomson Joins the ERA Justin Realty Team of Sales Professionals

Gloria Thomson Joins the ERA Justin Realty Team of Sales Professionals

It takes a client-first philosophy to provide excellent real estate service to buyers and sellers. That is how Gloria Thomson began her real estate career as both a New York and Pennsylvania Realtor. Dedicated, she served her buyers and sellers with strong work ethics and enthusiasm. She will now serve the ERA Justin Realty communities with that same top priority philosophy.

Gloria said, "My business approach is a result of first hand business background as a legal secretary where I prepared and worked with buyers and sellers on their real estate transactions. There are many qualities and skills that make for successful transactions. Integrity, in-depth community involvement, market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and high-quality professional networks, all that ERA Justin Realty provides are hallmarks and reasons for me joining the firm."

Jennifer Darby Metzger, ERA Justin Realty broker co-owner added, "Gloria comes to us with additional strong real estate backgrounds including experience in remodeling of existing homes and she also provided general contractor experience when building two new homes.

We were her Realtor of choice when Gloria purchased two houses, one in Rutherford and now residing in Lyndhurst. That is truly an indication of her faith in us as a real estate firm. We've also been a Realtor of choice to thousands since 1950. Her professional credentials include membership in the New Jersey and Garden State Multiple Listing Services, RealSource Board of Realtors, National and New Jersey Association of Realtors. Her community involvement includes her relationship with the Women's Club of Lyndhurst as a volunteer and the Art Association of Rutherford."

Gloria added, "I'm lovingly involved with my family as a busy grand mother with four grandsons and with my daughter Lisa and son-in-law Steve of Rutherford. I'm awaiting the opportunity to reach out and serve you, your friends and family in your real estate needs throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties."

Gloria and her team of ERA Justin Realtor professionals stand ready to serve you. Because of their daily priorities, they proudly received the prestigious ERA 2003 through 2012 ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’ from nearly 300,000 ERA brokers and agents globally. Only outstanding business entities are honored and receive it. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty and Gloria can be your buying and selling Realtor of choice.

All of the ERA Justin full service Realtors 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. View 1000's of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA Justin Realty Award Achievers Exceed Expectations

ERA Justin Realtor salespersons and 2013 award achievers include Ilene Harpuder, Cathy Vick, Michelle Korosy, Carol D. Calamari, Peggy McLaughlin, Fara Espandi, Kristen Davis, June Incorvaia, Julia Dagistanli and broker co-owners Jennifer Darby Metzger and Carol Darby who presented their awards. Not pictured is Grace Tirrito. 

ERA Justin Realty Award Achievers Exceed Expectations

Although 2013 has been a growing real estate year for sales, buyers are waiting for the right house at the right price and smart sellers who think like buyers are benefiting. The ERA Justin Realty staff of sales professionals have worked diligently with sellers and buyers to continue to be a real estate market leader.  They offer 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 is offering 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, 2nd and 3rd quarter 2013 award achievers, how important proper house pricing is and the answer you will most likely hear over and over again is "realistically.” Ask any of these Leadership Circle achievers who will provide a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and you will have the answers to your real estate questions.  They include, Ilene Harpuder, Cathy Vick, Michelle Korosy, Carol D. Calamari, Peggy McLaughlin, Fara Espandi, Kristen Davis, June Incorvaia, Julia Dagistanli, Grace Tirrito and broker co-owners Jennifer Darby Metzger and Carol Darby who presented their awards. 

Ron Darby, broker stated, “If you are thinking of selling your house in the near future and want to know for how much it might sell, then you should contact one of our ERA Justin Realtor salespersons and request a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine its fair market value.  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 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 our ERA Justin Realty sales team. Our service 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 houses took to sell. The resulting analysis can help a homeowner understand what today's market has impacted the price of the house, and it will provide a realistic figure of fair market value.  If a house is then put on the market, our sales professionals 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 price at which other houses in the area have sold.  Our CMA report for our sellers is truly comprehensive in all aspects.  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, honored during the first three quarters of 2013.”

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 and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA Justin Realty Attracts Successful Agents From Within the Industry

Part of the ERA Justin Realty sales team who transferred to the firm from other area brokerages. Broker co-owners Jennifer Darby Metzger and Carol Darby, right and left pictured with Kristen Davis, Cathy Vick, Fara Espandi, Peggy McLaughlin, June Incorvaia, Glenn Elliot and Julia Dagistanli.

 ERA Justin Realty Attracts Successful Agents From Within the Industry

Bergen County, New Jersey:  How many careers exist today where management truly works to help their Realtor team be successful. According to Cathy Vick, a leading real estate salesperson with ERA Justin Realty, “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 recently shared past experiences of their real estate beginnings and how and why they joined and now enjoy their successes at ERA Justin Realty. Our firm’s management team has hired, trained and guided agents to success hundreds of times. Many of our ERA Justin Realty agents have been with us for decades."

Ron Darby, broker co-owner said, “We are pleased to review the names of  agents who transitioned to ERA Justin Realty from other area real estate firms. Kristen Davis joined us fromCentury 21 Schilare Realty, Fara Espandi from A.W. Van Winkle Realty, Peggy Mc Laughlin - Van Winkle & Liggett Realty, June Incorvaia - Van Winkle & Liggett Realty, Edward Bulger - Edgerton Realty, Mary Maguire - Hometown Agency, Grace Tirrito - Auteri Realty, Cathy Vick - Century 21 Colonial Realty, Fred Schule, K Realty Co., Glenn Elliot - Prestia Realty, John Boguszewski - Century 21 Nancy Blevins Realty, Karen Hermey - Arlene Sigretto Realty, Karen Kelly - Kurgan Bergen Realtors, Carol Darby - K Realty Co., Rosemarie Zembryski - A.W. Van Winkle Realty, Denise Leonessa - Prudential Professionals, Soila Columbie - Century 21 Nancy Blevins Realty, Pamela Collins - Prudential Professionals, Julia Dagistanli - Prudential Professionals, and Ron Darby - K Realty Co.

Many have grown with us over decades and have stellar real estate careers.  Collectively ERA Justin Realty has generated thousands of listings and sales and have received nearly 800 testimonials and reviews from our sellers and buyers.  In addition we proudly feature other agents who joined us as new licensees.  Our ERA Justin Realty team totals nearly 30 sales professionals.”

Vick continued, “As real estate trends change we watch and listen. Our brokers offers one of the strongest earning structures for agents, once again bringing our firm to the forefront.  We also are given strong marketing opportunities and full Internet exposure for our listings as a market leader.  Full color page advertising of our listings in the South Bergenite  brings an abundance of potential buyers to our agents while giving our sellers strong marketing exposure.  It’s part of our firm's ‘Winning Edge Teammate Advantage’ benefit package, an exclusive with us. We are considered a real estate firm offering a superior level of support to our agents, sellers and buyers, since opening for business 1950.

ERA Justin Realty has been honored as a ‘Top-100’ ERA firm worldwide from over 2,600 ERA offices and is the recipient of the ‘ERA Commitment to Excellence’ award, one to receive this prestigious award nationwide for consecutive years.  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.”

Darby concluded, “To speak with any of our agents, phone us or view our websites at www.ERAJustin.com, www.ERAJustinRealty.com and www.BuyBergenCounty.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.