ERA Justin Realty 2013 Circle of Light Community Leadership Award Finalist

Couldn't be any prouder is the feeling of the ERA Justin Realty staff as they display the prestigious ERA Circle of Light for Community Service Award presented in Los Angeles, Hollywood style. Pictured standing: Peggy McLaughlin, Glenn Elliot, Carol D. Calamari, Jennifer Darby Metzger, Ilene Harpuder, Julia Dagistanli, Kristen Davis. Seated: Michelle Korosy, Fara Espandi, Cathy Vick and Rosemarie Zembryski

ERA Justin Realty 2013 Circle of Light Community Leadership Award Finalist

Bergen County, New Jersey: ERA Real Estate, a leading global real estate corporate brand, has named ERA Justin Realty Co. of  Rutherford, N.J., a 2013 Circle of Light for Community Leadership Award Finalist for consistent commitment to both community service and business.

Led by Brokers-Owners Ronald Darby, Carol Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger and their team, ERA Justin Realty Co. recently launched The ERA Starfish Project, an effort to make a difference in the communities they serve by dedicating their time to a wide range of charities including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, American Cancer Society, local girls softball teams, ERA Organic Fresh, supporting local farmers and growers, bringing vegetables and fruits to the communities,  Rutherford Newcomers Club, Returning Veterans clothing drives and the local food pantries  – to name a few. 

“Serving our customers and our communities through leadership and commitment is at the core of ERA Real Estate’s operating principles,” said Charlie Young, president and CEO of ERA Franchise Systems LLC. “TheCircle of Light for Community Leadership Award recognizes companies that embrace this philosophy through community service and charitable works that greatly impact the areas where they work and live. Ron, Carol, Jen and their team have long been committed to serving their local communities, as well as business excellence, and we are proud to have them as part of our network. They are also celebrating their 30th anniversary with our ERA family. TheirERA Starfish Project, so aptly named, helps vast groups as well as one person at a time.

The Circle of Light for Community Leadership Award recognizes companies who do extraordinary things for communities and people in need. These affiliates give time, raise funds and provide resources to worthy causes, thereby creating a culture of civic service within their companies and establishing themselves as a leader within their community."

Ron Darby, Broker added, "At ERA Justin Realty the words, ‘There is a difference in real estate companies’ is more than a phrase. We live it every day.  Because of our daily priorities, we continuously received the prestigious ERA world-wide ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’ selected as a recipient from approximately 2,600 ERA offices nationally. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty has been selected by thousands of buyers and sellers as their Realtor of choice since 1950." 

All of the ERA Justin Realty full service sales professionals 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.

Stompin' Out Muscular Dystrophy a wonderful art-piece by an MDA child was recently presented to ERA Justin Realty for their fundraising efforts. Pictured standing: Broker owner Ron Darby, Cathy Vick, Broker owner Jennifer Darby Metzger and Ilene Harpuder. Seated: Glenn Elliot, Carol D. Calamari and Fara Espandi.

 

                          ERA Justin Realty Receives MDA President’s Club Honors

 

 Los Angeles with a Hollywood touch was the recent setting for the ERA Global Business Conference. A notification to ERA Justin Realty made a day exciting when Broker Ron Darby received an invitation to the ERA Muscular Dystrophy Association induction to the President's club where they received an original concept art-piece by an MDA child, titled Stompin' Out Muscular Dystrophy. It is prominently displayed on the honor-wall at ERA Justin Realty.

 

For their efforts as Northern New Jersey’s top fundraising ERA real estate office, Darby informed his ERA teammates that the firm was inducted into the President’s Club, honors shared only by organizations with year-long focus to the Summer Camp For Kids program.

 

He is also the ERA New Jersey Chairman for MDA and introduced Jennifer Darby Metzger and Albert Rottini for their efforts in leading the team's fundraising efforts for year-end 2013. The firm continues to spearhead their efforts for MDA in this lifesaving mission again in 2014."

 

Metzger continued,  “ERA Justin Realty and our team of Realtor professionals focused and succeeded in an outstanding fundraising effort in sending area MDA children to summer camp and spent time at camp with the kids.  At that moment, one can see how rewarding it is to participate.  We spent our efforts working with the kids in their arts and crafts projects, viewed their games and activities and enjoyed their varied conversations."

 

Their fundraising team recently enjoyed their Spring 2014 fundraising with a kick-off to a colorful Run or Dye fundraiser held locally at the Met-Life Stadium. Adding, she said, "Each year MDA supports summer camps across the country. Whether in Alaska or Hawaii, in California or New Jersey, at MDA camp barriers simply don’t exist. A child with a disability can just be a child among friends. MDA camp is a magical place offering a wide range of activities specially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. MDA camp programs, although structured, are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere that gives campers an unmatched opportunity to develop lifelong friendships, share interests and build self-confidence. Activities range from outdoor sports such as swimming, boating, baseball and horseback riding to less physically demanding programs like arts and crafts and talent shows. Thousands of youngsters attend MDA camp each year at no cost to their families. If you’re 16 or older, you’re invited to apply to join the MDA team as a camp volunteer. At most MDA camps, volunteer counselors work one-on-one with campers around the clock, providing the care, close supervision and attention children with neuromuscular diseases need. Counselors push wheelchairs, lift and carry youngsters, and even bunk-down near their campers. But above all, they become a youngster's friend for a week and sometimes for a lifetime.

 

By becoming an MDA summer camp sponsor you can provide a local youngster with neuromuscular disease with many special summer memories.  As a sponsor, you will be invited to visit the local MDA camp during the special sponsor VIP Day. You’ll see the joy that your participation in this program creates. Your involvement will also be saluted on the local broadcast of the MDA Labor Day Telethon."

 

Darby concluded, “Become a sponsor! Help youngsters with neuromuscular diseases in your community experience a week of fun and friendship they’ll never forget. At MDA camp there’s always a need for volunteer counselors, medical staff, water safety instructors and activity coordinators. Be a volunteer or a sponsor by sending your tax deductible check made payable to MDA and mail it to MDA c/o ERA Justin Realty Co., 118 Jackson Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070.  If you have questions on this great program for the kids, call us at (201) 939-7500.”

 

Review more about ERA Justin Realty at their websites at  www.ERAJustin.com  or  www.ERAJustinRealty.com. ERA Justin Realty has been a buying and selling Realtor of choice to thousands since opening their doors in 1950. Reach them by office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD.

ERA Justin Realty continues its fundraising efforts for Relay for Life

ERA Justin Realty Relay for Life team members who participated with others at Rutherford's Memorial Field for the American Cancer Society. Standing, L to R: Cathy Vick, Michelle Korosy, Peggy McLaughlin, Carol D. Calamari, Broker owners Jennifer Darby Metzger and Ron Darby. Seated: Glenn Elliot, Team Leader Kristen Davis, Fara Espandi and Julia Dagistanli.

 ERA Justin Realty continues its fundraising efforts for Relay for Life 

ERA Justin Realty recently completed its second year of participation with the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life fundraiser at Rutherford's Memorial Field with participation of approximately 1,000 area residents, friends, family and other communities who successfully  joined together raising $75,000.00. ERA Justin Realty's teammates coordinated by team leader Kristen Davis brought forth her relay team which consisted of 25 people - Realtors, family members, and friends and raised nearly $3,000.00.  Davis said, "Our team hopes to finish with $5,000.00 as our efforts continue." 

Relay for Life is an organized, overnight community fundraising walk where teams of people camp out around a track. Members of each team take turns walking around the track. Food, games and activities provide entertainment and build camaraderie throughout the evening.  It's a family-friendly environment for the entire community. Because it’s a team event, individual participants are not required to be there the entire time. But it's so much fun, and teammates find it hard to leave. 

During the Survivors Lap, all cancer survivors at the event take the first lap around the track, celebrating their victory over cancer while cheered on by the other participants who line the track. Relay For Life events also recognize and celebrate caregivers, who give time, love, and support to their friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers facing cancer. 

Davis continued, "The Luminaria Ceremony takes place after dark, so we can remember people we have lost to cancer, honor people who have fought cancer in the past, and support those whose fight continues. Candles are lit inside of personalized bags and are placed around the Relay track as glowing tributes to those who've been affected by cancer. This emotionally powerful event inspires Relay participants to take action. The Fight Back Ceremony symbolizes the emotional commitment each of us can make in the fight against cancer. The action taken represents what we are willing to do for ourselves, for our loved ones, and for our community to fight cancer year-round and to commit to saving lives." 

In 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, ultimately raising $27,000 to help the American Cancer Society fight the nation’s biggest health concern – cancer. A year later, 340 supporters joined the overnight event. Since those first steps, the Relay For Life movement has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, raising nearly $5 billion to fight cancer.  

The entire ERA Justin Realtor team of sales agents focus on Relay for Life as well as many other charitable fundraisers each year and have elected to always pay it forward to assist those less fortunate. It has proven successful for the firm as they recently received the esteemed ERA Circle of Light for Community Service Award from approximately 31,000 ERA brokers and agents nationally, the only firm to receive the award, presented Hollywood style at Los Angeles during their Global Business Conference general assembly, attended by thousands of brokers, agents and television celebrities. 

Davis concluded, "Join our ERA Justin Realty team to continue the wonderful work being accomplished. We work toward our goals throughout the year. Reach out at (201) 939-7500. We always need help from community residents. We'd love to have you with us."

ERA Justin Realty Offers Online Video Property Tours and Open House Showings

ERA Justin Realty Co. Broker Co-owner Ron Darby shares 2014 tips and hints on stronger exposure for sellers and more convenience for buyers. A veteran market leader with 48 years experience in residential sales, Darby and his team share their success strategies for an easier sale while attracting more qualified buyers.

       ERA Justin Realty Offers Online Video Property Tours and Open House Showings

Bergen County: Ron Darby, Realtor Broker representing area real estate needs for forty-eight years and ERA Justin Realty co-owner known throughout Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties, he is known for his vast expertise in real estate sales and management, is revered literally by thousands of sellers and buyers he and his team  have serviced. He reviews highlights of the firm's 2014 services offered by his professional staff of agents. Included is advanced technology which enables consumers to view ERA Justin Realty property listings through an online video tour with photos, captions, music and information, making home buying attractive and direct and selling more streamlined.

Considered to be a technology leader in real estate listings and sales and a top 100 ERA real estate firm nationwide, ERA Justin Realty features video tours in today's fast-paced and technologically advanced real estate market. Video tours offer home sellers the advantages of a 24-hour a day, seven-day a week opportunities, open house viewings scheduled on weekends, and home buyers private showings at their convenience.  

Darby said, “Video tours include both single and multi-scene 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 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, with exterior photos consumers may view the other side of the street and next door. ERA Justin Realty offers this additional service to each of our sellers on every listing that we market for sale.  When we post a video tour, it is available on our websites, www.ERAJustin.com,  www.ERAJustinRealty.com,www.Realtor.com and many other sites from which we market our seller’s homes.  Hundreds of area sellers select ERA Justin Realty as their Realtor of choice each year as well as thousands since we began in business in 1950. We work to exceed their expectations and that makes us truly proud.”

Continuing, he 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 higher price. Buyers who view video tours are 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’s online video tours can reach any of the ERA Justin Realtor agents and they will be pleased to provide extensive details as well as a seller's (CMA) comparative market analysis of the current market value of their home at no cost or obligation.

Darby added, "We are knowledgeable, focused and have working relationships with varied multiple listing services, age over fifty-five communities and first time buyers and will be pleased to provide you with introductions to these communities, share listing amenities and provide private showings to locate a specific house, villa, multi-family or condominium that will suit your needs. By reaching out to us, the arduous task of locating the perfect house can be streamlined. There is a difference in real estate companies. We ask buyers and sellers to compare.  Our philosophy includes exceeding expectations of what our team is about.  We don’t offer just real estate basics; we are as comprehensive as possible. In that way we know that our buyers and sellers will hold us in the highest regard as we create a successful transaction for you."

ERA Justin Realty proudly received the prestigious ‘Circle of Light Award’, as the premier and only ERA real estate firm, selected from approximately 31,000 ERA brokers and agents globally.

ERA Justin sales team members can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue. Call them at(201) 939-7500. Also view 1000's of homes at their websites. 

ERA Justin Realty's Cathy Vick and Rosemarie Zembryski Achieve National Recognition

ERA Justin Realty's Cathy Vick and Rosemarie Zembryski

Achieve National Recognition

Bergen County: Cathy Vick and Rosemarie Zembryski, Realtor salespersons with ERA Justin Realty have been awarded the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation by the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) the world's largest association of real estate professionals focusing and specifically representing senior clients in real estate transactions.

They join more than 16,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES designation. Both were required to successfully complete comprehensive training in understanding the needs, considerations and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older. NAR, "The Voice for Real Estate," is America's largest trade association, representing more than 1.3 million members in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate industries.

Cathy Vick had been selected as the RealSource Association Realtor of the year.  She was singly awarded from the association’s 3,300 membership. Their award resolution included, “She has served her community in a variety of civic commitments and has unfailingly discharged her duties and responsibilities with distinction.  She has demonstrated a concern and interest in her community and involved in the Kip Center, a senior citizen social organization. Cathy also finds time every year to raise money to help send children suffering from Muscular Dystrophy to summer camp.  Her office views her as a figure for her unselfish giving of her time and expertise to all those who ask for her help."

Rosemarie Zembryski, a consistent ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle award winner is always a Realtor favorite in area communities. Her buyer and seller reviews include, “We could not have asked for a better Realtor.  Rose is always professional, thoughtful caring and attentive. She made our house purchase a source of joy. Very highly recommended. Daniel & Veronica Chi."  “Since we decided to buy a home in Bergen County, Rosemarie was the best decision we made. Very patient, friendly and she really knew what we needed.  She is the best. She made our home-buying experience pleasurable and stress free. Zoila and Alex Gomez." “Rose, your dedication to making the deal happen is remarkable! You stayed on top of so many details and went above & beyond in terms of service. Thank you so much for your never ending efforts. Gary Ferrari"

Both Vick and Zembryski are active as Senior Real Estate specialists. They are strong communicators and participants with buyers for sales in the New Jersey aged 55 communities. They have the details on senior housing, social programs, amenities, the varied models of attached, free standing, condominiums and outstanding club house details throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties, New Jersey. 

According to a recent report from the KCM real estate group, “Sixty-five is the new forty-five. With more people working beyond traditional retirement age and the advances in modern medicine, the lines between middle and late adulthood are becoming a bit blurred. What makes this relevant in the world of real estate?  As our population ages, we will see more and more organizations dedicating their marketing efforts toward the senior demographic. Not all seniors are the same.  Despite the label of senior, there are three distinct types, all three involve seniors, but they aren't based necessarily on age. Age is not a good predictor of relocation. Instead, people generally make changes in residence based on life circumstances.

Move #1: Amenity-based:

These individuals and/or couples are seeking a certain type of lifestyle and their home is only one component of a much larger picture. When looking to sell, they are usually transferring their equity from one home to the next and can usually either pay cash or put a significant down payment towards their purchase. Depending upon employment status, they may be moving across the country for more appealing climates or seeking a place near an airport making it easier to commute. Some are moving closer to kids and grandkids, while others are moving to destination locations where the family can enjoy visiting.

Move #2: Anticipatory / Planning:

As people age, they may begin to experience changes in personal health status or become the caregiver of a spouse requiring additional care. When this occurs, people may find their current home unmanageable or no longer suited for their current situation. Moving means simplifying and making preparations for future care needs and support. With this type of move, seniors are typically looking to buy a property with minimal maintenance, accessibility features, and in close proximity to quality healthcare.

Move #3: Needs-based:

While most people intend to live independently, unfortunately, this reality isn't always possible. As health declines to the point where more support is needed than can be provided for within the person’s home and community, relocation is necessary. This move may involve selling the personal residence and relocating to a senior living community with one floor ease."

Vick and Zembryski concluded, "We are knowledgeable, focused and have working relationships with varied over 55 communities in New Jersey and will be pleased to provide you with introductions to these communities, share their amenities and provide private showings to locate a specific community and house, villa or condominium that will suit your needs. By reaching out to us, the arduous task of locating the perfect community can be streamlined. There is a difference in real estate companies. We ask buyers and sellers to compare.  Our philosophy includes exceeding expectations of what a Senior Real Estate Specialist is about.  We don’t offer just real estate basics; we are as comprehensive as possible. In that way we know that our buyers and sellers will hold us in the highest regard as we create a successful transaction for you."

ERA Justin Realty with Vick and Zembryski proudly received the prestigious ‘Circle of Light Award’, as the premier and only ERA real estate firm, selected from approximately 31,000 ERA brokers and agents globally.

They can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue. Senior Specialist phone line, call (973) 826-2080. Also view 1000's of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.