With more than 45 years as a real estate leader in Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties, Ron Darby, broker co-owner of ERA Justin Realty shares valued information for buyers and sellers. He, with his Realtor professionals are responsible for thousands of area real estate transactions. The firm is celebrating 63 years as a real estate market leader.

             ERA JUSTIN REALTY OFFERS NATIONWIDE RELOCATION SERVICES

Ron Darby, ERA Justin Broker Co-owner with forty-five years of area real estate experience, listings and sales totaling thousands of transactions for the firm, shares relocation services with South Bergenite 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, 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 their scope.”

“ERA-Justin Realty created a market as a relocation specialist, when ERA Real Estate was the only company to electronically transfer listings to relocating buyers, as part of the ERA national network" stated Darby.

This type of cutting edge technology helped to 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 largest corporate relocation firms and by training its sales agents on how to best serve this special market for their clients. In conjunction is extensive home buying information on their 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, ERA's  national website, www.ERA.com  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 who knows the area can simplify the process of relocating, and having staff who lives in the area and knows the nuances of the community 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 and details are exposed worldwide through dozens Internet sites.

Darby continued, “Call or visit any of our Realtor professionals who will be pleased to provide answers to your relocation questions.  Each year ERA Justin Realty receives 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 Continues To Represent the Cartus Broker Network

ERA Justin Brokers and Co-owners Carol Darby, Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger inked continuing contract representation with the Cartus Broker Network. Stability and focus to their buyers and sellers bring continuing success to the firm as they celebrate their sixty-third anniversary.

              ERA Justin Realty Continues To Represent the Cartus Broker Network

Nations Leading Referral Relocation Firm

Rutherford, New Jersey – Cartus, based in Danbury, Conn. and ERA Justin Realty, headquartered in Rutherford, New Jersey are continuing an agreement granting ERA Justin Realty the status of Associate Broker in the Cartus Broker Network, the nation’s leading real estate broker and referral network.

The agreement establishes ERA Justin Realty’s relationship with Cartus.  Under the agreement the firm continues the opportunity to manage Cartus’ relocation business and corporate properties within the firm’s market areas including Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties. They are a “Top-100” ERA real estate firm with a sixty-three year history of exceptional service to the industry and to the buyers and sellers they serve. This continuing relationship and other relocation business brings new and stronger opportunities to both their buyers and sellers because of the additional corporate relocation and referral opportunities brought to the firm and to their buyers and sellers whose houses are currently listed. 

Jennifer Darby Metzger, Broker Co-owner of ERA Justin Realty stated, “We are extremely proud to have been selected to serve areas previously served by Burgdorff-ERA Realty and to serve Cartus and their client base of many corporate Fortune-500 companies in the transfer of buyers coming to our areas, as well as sellers being transferred to other parts of the nation.

To qualify to be part of the Cartus family takes serious commitment. Prior to acceptance to their network we had to undergo a complex approval process, as those within the network are accepted only after being considered the best-of-the-best. Detailed follow-up to Cartus is required and our dedicated team of Realtors who handle all of the Cartus business opportunities offered to us.”

Ron Darby, Carol Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger the firm’s co-owners were pleased to be selected for incoming and outgoing referral and relocation opportunities throughout greater Northern New Jersey. Their team of Realtor agents had completed extensive training and had undergone a detailed selection process by the Cartus Broker Network.

Gerry Pearce, executive vice president of Cartus Broker Services said, “This agreement demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest level of service from our broker alliances.  ERA Justin Realty is one of many outstanding brokerage firms which have joined our organization, and we look forward to working with them in the years to come.”

Carol Darby continued, “We are excited to have this relationship with Cartus.  As a leader in the corporate relocation industry, the expertise and know-how they offer to us as an Associate Broker continues to allow us to better serve our sellers and buyers. It enhances our listing base with more houses for our buyers and gives our sellers greater opportunities for quality sales from buyers transferring to our marketing areas. These types of buyers are usually in-town for a brief period and therefore are focused on usually making decisive purchase decisions before returning to their home-town.”

In conclusion she said, “Cartus Broker Network is the nation’s leading real estate referral network consisting of more than 400 Principal and 500 Associate brokers that serve the clients and customers of Cartus.  Cartus Corporation is the premier provider of global mobility management and workforce development solutions serving the corporate, government and affinity markets. Through its industry-leading outsourcing, consulting services, intercultural and language training, Cartus helps the mobile workforces of organizations of all sizes achieve success worldwide.”

ERA Justin Realty proudly continues to receive the prestigious honors of being an ERA “Top-100” brokerage firm from nearly 3,000 ERA offices globally. They are consistently honored for their professionalism, integrity and service to their buyers and sellers.

For more information consumers can reach ERA Justin Realty 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 Realtor Adrian Tridel offers tips for early spring house repairs after winter damage. A career professional with the firm, he serves buyers and sellers in Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties.

 

                   ERA Justin Realty Report:  Get Ready for Spring 2013 House Repairs

“Yes, it's January, but soon we’ll be coming out of hibernation--plants, flowers, lawns, and even your home. Winter plays havoc on houses, and spring should be a time to take a walk around your house to get that spring chore list in order. Here are few additional areas to pay attention to,” according to ERA Justin Realtor, Adrian Tridel. 

ROOF VENTILATION:

Remember that ice dam on the roof last winter? Remember how hot your attic was when you went up there to check the antenna wire last summer? Proper attic ventilation can help with both those problems, and spring--while it's not too hot or too cold--is an ideal time to take care of any necessary work. Also, check the condition of existing vents to see that the screen is intact, flashings are secure and well sealed, and there are no other problems that need correcting.

SPRINKLERS:

Permanent, in-ground sprinklers are great, as long as they're properly adjusted. Run each set of sprinklers through a cycle, and watch how and where the water is hitting. Adjust or replace any sprinklers that are hitting your siding, washing out loose soil areas, spraying over foundation vents, or in any other way wetting areas on and around your house that shouldn't be getting wet.

GRADE:

Soil is also susceptible to being washed away or redistributed by heavy winter rains and melting snow. Now is the time to check and see if the grade around the outside of your home has been moved around by winter's fury, which can result in runoff getting into your basement or crawlspace, or running into neighbor's yards where it shouldn't go. Look for areas where soil seems too high or too low in relation to your home, as well as for marks on your siding, foundation, walkways, and other areas that might indicate if soil or water is in a place it shouldn't be. A 4-foot builder's level placed on a long, straight board can help you check grade and slope--redistribute soil so that for every foot horizontally you have at least 1/4 inch of fall away from the house.

CHECK YOUR HOUSE NUMBERS:

Can someone find your house easily, especially in the dark? Spring is a great time to check that your house numbers are clearly visible from the street, that they are painted a contrasting color from whatever surface they are mounted on, that they are somehow hit by exterior lighting at night, and that they are not obscured by overgrown foliage.

FENCES AND GATES:

Fence posts are especially susceptible to ground water saturation, and will loosen up and tilt if the soil around them gets soaked too deeply. Check fence posts in various areas by wiggling them to see how solidly embedded they are. If any are loose, wait until the surrounding soil has dried out from winter's rains, then excavate around the bottom of the posts and pour additional concrete to stabilize them.  

SMOKE DETECTORS:

As always when it's time to change the clocks, you want to check your smoke detectors. Replace the batteries, clean the covers, and test the detector's operation before it's too late. If you have gas-fired appliances in the house, including a water heater, now is also a great time to consider adding a carbon monoxide detector, which are inexpensive and easy to install, and are available at most home centers and other retailers of electrical parts and supplies.

Tridel concluded, “If you are not personally handy, there are listings under handyman in many of the local newspapers who advertise for jobs big and small.  You may want to phone more than one, ask and check their references for work they've done for other homeowners before making your hiring decision.”

ERA Justin Realty has published its report Real Estate Results In Writing, featuring reviews from over 700 of their very satisfied Buyers and Sellers.  They also proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide 2003-2012 ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’, as a premier ERA real estate firm from approximately 30,000 brokers and agents for their service to their Buyers, Sellers and community.

The ERA Justin Realty 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. Also view 1000's of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com. 

ERA Justin Realtor Professionals Attend Triple Play Business Conference

ERA Justin Realtor professionals recently attended the Triple Play business conference at Atlantic City. Standing is Adrian Tridel, Denise Leonessa, Cathy Vick, Jennifer Darby Metzger, Wayne Kubs, Glenn Elliot and Ron Darby  Seated is Allyson Kubs and Carol Darby.

             ERA Justin Realtor Professionals Attend Triple Play Business Conference

ERA Justin Realty Brokers, Ron Darby, Jennifer Darby Metzger and Carol Darby attended the December 2012 regional Realtor business conference with a group of their Realtor professionals.  Attending with them was Adrian Tridel, Denise Leonessa, Cathy Vick, Wayne Kubs, Glenn Elliot and Allyson Kubs.

The New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania associations of Realtors joined together to build referral bases, develop new success strategies and discover innovative tools for Realtors to serve the needs of their buyers and sellers in their local marketing areas.

Members of the ERA Justin Realty listing and sales team completed days of intense training, educational seminars and learning new and updated laws governing real estate relationships to properly serve the needs of their buyers and sellers.

The business conference was attended by thousands of dedicated Realtor professionals, held at the Atlantic City convention center.  Those they serve expect the ERA Justin Realty organization to be focused on education to keep them knowledgeable and to provide superior services in a constant changing real estate environment.

Jennifer Darby Metzger, Broker said, "All Realtors today face the challenges of legal matters, technologies that change daily, real estate transfer matters and action based plans to assist our sellers for a successful sale in an ever-changing real estate market."

Carol Darby, Broker added, "Real estate licensing laws require continuous updating of our education so we are positioned to properly serve in New Jersey. All of our team have completed their 2012 educational requirements and look forward to their responsibilities to their sellers and buyers."

Ron Darby, the firm’s Broker of Record concluded, “There is a difference in real estate companies and we feel we need to have the most up-to-date information so our Realtor professionals can continue to be on the cutting-edge of education for our sellers and buyers. In this way, we are confident we are doing the best for them. We are thankful that our firm is held in high regard and offer our publication of reviews about our company, Real Estate Results in Writing, a history of nearly 800 written testimonials from our sellers and buyers.”

All of the ERA Justin Realty full service Realtor professionals can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue.  By office phone they can be reached at  (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.