Joana Iliescu Joins ERA Justin Realty

Joana Iliescu Joins ERA Justin Realty

For 65 years, ERA Justin Realty has always prided itself in attracting career-minded individuals who follow a successful business plan and through that plan develop quickly into successful career Realtor agents, a benefit for their buyers and sellers.

Following their business plan, hiring licensed agents and giving them the training for success in the current real estate industry, Joana Iliescu was excited to join the firm.

Jennifer Darby, broker co-owner said, “Joana comes to ERA Justin Realty with 14 years of purchase and sales real estate experience working with Fara Espandi a successful agent with the firm. She is a people-person and knows that strong business relationships will result in successful purchases and sales at our firm.  Joana's attributes fit our business plan perfectly.  For these reasons she schooled and obtained her real estate sales license. We proudly boast, ‘There is a difference in real estate companies.’ Her career is based on commitment and trust and you will see a strong rapport with her first time, repeat and investment buyers and sellers.

Joana said, “Through the years I've learned that success comes only through trust, integrity and hard work. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in business management and have worked in the hospitality industry in a management position.  I am dedicated, focused and extremely goal oriented. The combined knowledge I've attained positions me to well serve my buyers and sellers and to exceed their expectations.”

Joana, originally from New York has resided in Rutherford since 2000 with her husband and children. In her free time she likes to cook, enjoys fitness and loves a good movie. Besides English she is fluent in Romanian.

She added, "I am very proud to be working for ERA Justin Realty, a company that has a great reputation and has a staff that immediately welcomed me to their family of agents. I am excited to launch my career with them.  They have a great name throughout Bergen County and they are recognized as a market leader in the communities they serve.”

Jennifer concluded, “Joana with her professionalism will excel with us. All of us at ERA Justin Realty are excited that she has selected our firm. We offer for review our growing report, ‘Real Estate Results In Writing’ nearing 800 reviews and testimonials from our very satisfied buyers and sellers. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice.”

Joana and all of our ERA Justin Realty full service 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.

Adam Kastl Realtor Agent Joins ERA Justin Realty

 

Adam Kastl Realtor Agent Joins ERA Justin Realty

 

“I believe to achieve success for my buyers and sellers, a hardworking, knowledgeable agent will be needed. I pride myself with everything I do.” stated Realtor agent Adam Kastl of ERA Justin Realty.

 

Jennifer Darby Metzger, ERA Justin Realty broker stated, “Adam's upbeat friendly abilities will provide customer satisfaction.  This is of extreme importance at our firm and Adam demonstrates this each day.”

 

Adam introduced himself,  "Hello future clients!  My name is Adam Kastl and it is my utmost desire to make you a happy home-owner.  I believe a home, and it’s belongings, are a reflection of who we are and what we want to be surrounded by.  That being said, choosing a place to hang your hat may be the most important decision of your life.  Myself, and all of my ERA Justin sales team, are here to make this great decision as easy and positive as  possible.  And smile… because we'll find you more than a house… we'll find you a home. 

 

A little about background.  I have lived in and around Northern Jersey for nearly my entire life.  When I graduated from St. Peter’s Prep School in Jersey City, I received a partial scholarship to the NYU Tisch School for performing in a program called CAP21.  After having enrolled, and the summer before attending my freshman year, I landed my first show and did not stop performing for several years all over the world.  I also had another dream, and when I turned twenty-one I joined the Navy in honor of my father and his service.  I worked on critical interior communications systems onboard USS The Sullivans in Mayport, Florida.  Two years into my enlistment I found a billet to become one of my ships Rescue Swimmers.  I jumped at the opportunity and within several months I was conducting rescues in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, and Mediterranean receiving many awards and commendations. I served in the Navy, but worked with the Marines, (A department of the Navy) and the Coast Guard. It was a wonderful time in my life. 

 

After my final year in the service I returned home to work in the family business.  My mother and I co-own Broadway Bound located in Lyndhurst.  It’s a wonderful school and has really allowed me to get to know the people and area of Bergen County."

 

Jennifer continued, "Adam resides in Lyndhurst and has 26 years in business.  He resides with his girlfriend, Michelle Kuchuk originally from of Queens NY and their pet Westie named Maggie.

For more information, and to speak with Adam about real estate needs, consumers can reach him and the other ERA Justin Realtor professionals 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 websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA Justin Realty's Five Star Professionals Cited by New Jersey Monthly

Michelle Korosy, Carol D. Calamari, Adrian Tridel, Julia Dagistanli and Kristen Davis, ERA Justin Realtor salespersons have been selected as Five Star Professionals in New Jersey Monthly Magazine for delivering outstanding service and client satisfaction to the communities they serve throughout Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties.

 

               ERA Justin Realty's Five Star Professionals Cited by New Jersey Monthly

Bergen County, New Jersey:  Focus for clients and customers are the force that motivates the staff of active Realtor professionals 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. Five of its agents have been cited as 2015 New Jersey Five Star Professionals as published in 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 Professional research 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 one sales agent awarded inNorth Jersey Monthly Magazine, but to have five sales agents awarded, with honors is incredible over and over five-fold.  We are so very proud of  Michelle Korosy, Carol D. Calamari, Adrian Tridel, Julia Dagistanli and Kristen Davis for their efforts, service to their buyers and sellers and the communities they serve throughout Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties."

Continuing, Darby said, "Throughout each year we proudly present our ERA Leadership Circle Award  to those teammates who focus and exceed the expectations of their sellers and buyers.  These fine professionals who are currently awarded have also earned this accolade and are also winners with their teammates for the elite Circle of Light for Community Service Awardwhich was awarded at the ERA global business conference in Los Angeles, California.  

For their sellers and buyers, ERA Justin Realty has compiled their What People Are Saying presentation of nearly 800 testimonials and reviews regarding their services.  A copy is available for review for the asking. 

Darby concluded, "For Spring 2015 any of our sales agents 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 value of your home.  The analysis will focus on a 2015 market value for this spring and beyond.   It will also give details on the specifics of your home and what a seller may do to make it more marketable. Invite them in, it will be well rewarding for your sales process.”

All of our agents can be reached at either of their 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.comand www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

Joseph "Joe" Rosati Realtor Professional Joins ERA Justin Realty

 Joseph "Joe" Rosati Realtor Professional Joins ERA Justin Realty

“I believe to achieve success a hardworking, knowledgeable and experienced Realtor is needed. I pride myself on my abilities to work hard for my buyers and sellers,” stated Joe Rosati Realtor agent at ERA Justin Realty who recently joined the firm.

Jennifer Darby Metzger, ERA Justin Realty broker stated, “Born in Benevento, Italy and first settling in Jersey City, Joe's training and experience and his background parallels our business philosophy, and that our buyers and sellers will benefit from him and  he will provide customer satisfaction. He is fluent in Italian. He obtained his real estate license in 1981 and worked with Berg Real Estate Agency helping people buy and sell homes in Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne and North Hudson. From there he managed the real estate office for Schlott Realtors in Lyndhurst with his staff of twenty agents."

Joe added, “I enjoy to work hard in my career as a real estate professional and to assist buyers and sellers so they can make educated decisions regarding their homes in our communities. My background includes being schooled at Holy Rosary Grammar School, St. Mary's High School and two years at Stevens Tech College.  Since moving to Rutherford in 1984, besides being real estate licensed, I am a New Jersey registered builder for 28 years, building over thirty homes in New Jersey and 15 homes built in Florida. I am also an active Rutherford Planning Board Member since 2013. My construction company, Newcraft Home Builders has been building homes throughout Bergen County since 1992. With my real estate and home construction background, I'm anxious to be your Realtor in all of your housing needs."

Jennifer added, "ERA Justin Realty is well known as having an outstanding and high volume ‘business model’ as a state-of-the-art real estate industry leader. To become one of the best, you learn from the best. Joe will specialize in first time buyer purchases, relocation for those moving within the state or across the nation and helping those in need in this ever-changing real estate market. Responsibility, we believe, is the key to success in a service industry. It involves reliability and trust. We believe that Joe will give you full attention to your needs."

“ERA Justin Realty proudly and continually received the prestigious ERA ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’, selected from ERA brokers and agents numbering approximately 30,000 globally and Joe will be part of this continuing effort,” concluded Jennifer.

For more information, and to speak with Joe about real estate needs, consumers can reach him and the other ERA Justin Realtor agent professionals 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 websites at www.ERAJustin.com and  www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA Justin Realty's Kristen Davis Teaches Course with Jim Loch

ERA Justin Realty's Kristen Davis Teaches Course with Jim Loch

For the benefit of area residents the Rutherford Adult School has been offering classes since the 1950's. Classes are held in the spring and fall and encompass the following categories: Arts and Crafts, Computer Technology, Cooking, Exercise & Fitness, Financial Career, Law and Real Estate, Language Arts, Personal Health, Self Improvement, and Special Interest.  To get the full class offering and course descriptions visit: www.rutherfordschools.org/adultschool.

Kristen Davis has been a Realtor salesperson with ERA Justin Realty within Rutherford for twelve years, and has been recognized for many awards and is well regarded in and out of the community for her real estate knowledge and charity involvements. 

This is her third time offering the introductory real estate course at the Rutherford Adult School and receives great satisfaction guiding those who are new to the home buying or selling process.

Jim Loch, a well regarded mortgage professional with Pinnacle Mortgage has served buyers and sellers with mortgage financing for over twenty years.  He often teams with ERA Justin Realty to educate buyers and sellers and assist them with their concerns and mortgage needs.

Kristen said, "The current course being presented by Jim and myself include direction on helping purchase and sell  the correct home, factors that drive our economy, when real estate is good, the economy is good, when real estate is slow or sales are sluggish, chances are the economy is suffering.  Attend our seminar and you'll gain insight into the  current market and the detailed steps on buying or selling a home.  To make this session most informative, Jim Loch of Pinnacle Mortgage has joined with me for greater insight, so you can learn the steps before embarking on the journey. This is the third time we are presenting the course  which has always been very well received."

Jim added, "My philosophy is to listen to my customers needs, and respond to those needs efficiently and effectively. I strive to build long-term relationships, so as your lender, I will be with you each time changes in your lives necessitate a home change. Many lenders can get you a loan. My goal is to get you the right loan."

Kristen concluded, “I am always pleased to offer a complimentary, no-obligation CMA market value report for my friends, neighbors and acquaintances who are considering the sale of their homes, as well as looking forward to working with first time buyers and families transferring to Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties. I get strong satisfaction helping others in their real estate needs, and can honestly say that I give my all to each and every buyer and seller I work with.  There really is a difference in Real Estate Agents.”

Kristen can be reached daily via her cell phone at (201) 314-2501 and at her two Rutherford offices 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue.  By office phones reach her at (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD.  Call Kristen and be ready to enjoy a wonderful real estate relationship. Jim Loch is reachable by cell phone at (201) 240-0932 and office at (201) 239-1500. Also view 1000’s of homes at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA Justin Realty Report: Be Selective When Picking a Real Estate Agent

Jennifer Darby Metzger and Ron Darby, ERA Justin Realty owners focus daily for the successes enjoyed by their sellers and buyers in their real estate transactions. With their team of dedicated real estate agents the focus of working to exceed expectations with every transaction grows with new products and services. The firm has been a choice to thousands of buyers and sellers since the company began in 1950.

ERA Justin Realty Report: Be Selective When Picking a Real Estate Agent

According to Ron Darby, ERA Justin Realty Broker co-owner and a company market leader since 1950, “For those considering buying or selling a house, this information may be beneficial to you.  Bring together the right real estate team headed by the Realtor professional you choose to hopefully be successful in a purchase or sale.

Real estate training of your Realtor broker and agent is necessary as the regulations governing real estate transactions go through continuous transition, and as in any business, there are trained real estate agents and those who may be simply a best friend of a buyer or seller who practices real estate on a limited basis and may not be proficient in the exacting laws that govern the transaction, possibly limiting  buyers or sellers abilities to be successful in the transaction.  It is not always how many years a firm has been in the business or number of homes sold. Select your Realtor and firm which provides excellence in service and staff training. Realtor agents who do a lot of business and are constantly trained should have a wealth of experience to draw from that can be helpful if problems arise.”

Jennifer Darby Metzger, ERA Justin Realty broker co-owner stated, “Too many times in our industry listings are taken far above the market value and above pricing proven by a comprehensive (CMA) comparative market analysis. Some listings taken by a brokerage with unrealistic pricing may sit on the sidelines as new properly priced listings come to the marketplace and are quickly sold. Furthermore, carefully determine the amount of sales in your community by the Realtor you are considering. Sales outside of your community or at a distance have diminished impact for a successful sale in your specific community. Specific information is what helps create a successful transaction.

Be sure you are presented with a current, accurate and complete CMA report detailing homes for sale, those that have sold and closed and those that have expired because they did not sell.  All sellers are entitled to know the entire story so they can make an educated decision as to the proper pricing of their house when placed on the market. With this explained, sellers need to make the final determinations as to the listing price of their home.

At ERA Justin Realty, our Realtor agents are trained to bring exacting information to our sellers.  Once done, our buyers can be confident that the house they are considering or purchased should appraise for mortgaging as long as the buyers are qualified for the loan.  This is a must for the services that we provide at ERA Justin Realty.  Our Realtor agents owe a great degree of focus and responsibility to those sellers who list their houses with us.”

Darby continued, “It’s typical for a seller to be swept into the enthusiasm of a Realtor who speaks positively about your house, but in this current market that Realtor is under a strong degree of responsibility to advise of the current pricing and what pricing is not realistic. We make the process easier by offering over 700 written reviews of our services, ‘What people are saying’ consisting of published reviews, quotes and testimonials from our satisfied buyers and sellers.”

Metzger concluded, “We build strong rapport and  trust. You'll be working with one of our Realtor agent professionals throughout the transaction.  Working with one of our trusted team is easy when you respect, trust and communicate well together. Request many references, not just one or two. We are one successful team of Realtor broker and agent  professionals.

Pacing this year, as in previous years, we were awarded as a top ERA real estate firm globally from nearly 30,000 ERA brokers and agents in their firms. Our reviews, quotes and testimonials are yours to be reviewed, simply for the asking. We have been a Realtor of choice for multi-thousands of buyers and sellers since we first opened our doors in 1950.  Equally impressive is our relationship with referral firms, representing fortune 500 companies, where we do business for their clients in buying and selling in our marketing areas of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties. These corporate relationships bring more selling and buying opportunities for all.”

Contact any of ERA Justin Realty’s Realtor broker and agent professionals at their 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, www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA Justin Realty Offers Online Video Property Tours On Listings

Jennifer Darby Metzger and Ron Darby, a family team and broker owners of ERA Justin Realty are focused with their team of Realtor agents in bringing exceptional buying and selling services to Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties. Since 1950 the firm has been has been a favorite to thousands of buyers and sellers.

                        ERA Justin Realty Offers Online Video Property Tours On Listings 

Northern New Jersey:  ERA Justin Realty broker co-owner Jennifer Darby Metzger offers,  "Known since 1950 as a substantial real estate firm throughout Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties with thousands of real estate sales, we review some of the 2015 technology which enables consumers to view ERA Justin Realty property listings through an online video tour, making home buying and selling easier.

Considered by many to be a technology leader in the real estate industry and a top ERA real estate firm nationwide from over 30,000 ERA brokers and agents, ERA Justin Realty features video tours in today's fast-paced technologically advanced real estate market.  Video tours offer home sellers the advantages of a 24-hour a day, seven-day a week open house, at the home buyers convenience, and always available for viewing."

Jennifer continued, “Video 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. Video 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 might view what is on the other side of the street and next door with neighborhood photos.

ERA Justin Realty offers this additional service to each of our sellers on every listing that we market for sale.  When we post a tour, it is available on our websites, www.ERAJustin.com,www.ERAJustinRealty.com, our three Multiple Listing Services, Realtor.com and many other leading search websites from which we market our seller’s homes.  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.”

Adding, she said, “Online video 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 potentially higher price. Buyers who view video tours can be strong, interested prospects. We've brought successful contracts from out of state buyers who saw our video tours on line. There is no cost to our sellers for this added value service.”Buyers and Sellers interested in learning more about ERA Justin Realty’s online video tours can reach any of the ERA Justin Realtor agents who will be pleased to provide extensive details.

Concluding, Jennifer said, “Because of our daily priorities, we proudly receive prestigious awards. ERA Real Estate was the recipient of Highest Satisfaction for First Time Home Buyers Among Full Service Real Estate Firms award from J.D. Powers.  For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice. 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."