Thursday, January 28, 2016

ERA Justin Realtor® Glenn Elliot named NJ CRS of the Year

ERA Justin Realtor® Glenn Elliot named NJ CRS of the Year
 
Rutherford - Glenn Elliot, a Broker Associate at ERA Justin Realty, has been named CRS of the Year by the NJ/DE Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists for the year 2015. This is the 2nd time in Glenn’s nearly 40 year career that he has received this honor. CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) is a Realtor designation that requires successfully completing intensive real estate training and meeting certain production requirements. Only 30% of Realtors hold this distinguished designation. Glenn was voted this honor by members of the NJ/DE CRS Chapter.
 
Glenn was also named Realtor of the Year by the RealSource Association of Realtors in 2009. Glenn was Secretary/Treasurer and Internet coordinator for NJCRS in 2011. ERA Justin Realty has 4 associates who hold the CRS designation: Glenn Elliot, Fara Espandi, Cathy Vick.
 
In presenting the first CRS of the Year award to Glenn outstanding words were heard. Michelle Rosenkoff, 2011 President of NJCRS Chapter said “Thank you Glenn for all that you have done and continue to do for the Chapter. You have been awesome and I am truly grateful to have had you on my leadership team.” 2012 President, Richard Bradford said, "Glenn has incredible dedication,” and Laura Shifrin, a Realtor from Massachusetts who was Regional Vice President for the National Council of Residential Specialists said “Glenn has done a great job all year long. New Jersey is very fortunate to have him and blessed as well."
 
Ron Darby, ERA Justin Broker offered, "Glenn has always been committed to service to both our industry and the communities we serve, be it Muscular Dystrophy, the North Jersey Lions District Charitable Foundation, the Rutherford Lions Club, 55 Kip Center and other charities. He is the first to volunteer his services. One can find Glenn at 6:00 AM cooking hundreds of pancakes for local breakfasts and serves the area Kip Senior Center in many of their charitable events. With all of this said, he serves our industry in leadership capacities. We  are extremely proud of his achievements.
 
ERA Justin Realty has 4 associates who hold the CRS designation: Glenn Elliot, Fara Espandi, Cathy Vick and Broker co-owner Jennifer Darby Metzger.
 
At ERA Justin Realty the words, ‘There is a difference in real estate companies’ is more than a phrase.  We live it every day with Glenn.  Because of our daily priorities, we proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide  ‘Commitment to Excellence Award.' Only outstanding business entities are honored and receive it. For these reasons and others, ERA Justin Realty has been selected by thousands of buyers and sellers as their Realtor of choice, since 1950.” 
 
Glenn 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. 

Monday, January 25, 2016

ERA JUSTIN REALTY OFFERS NATIONWIDE RELOCATION SERVICES



 ERA JUSTIN REALTY OFFERS NATIONWIDE RELOCATION SERVICES

Michelle Korosy and Adrian Tridel, a Leadership Circle sales team with ERA-Justin Realty shares the firm’s relocation services with North Jersey Newspapers readers.  “In today's real estate market, nearly half of all homebuyers relocate from out of town. Whether moving across the country or just across the state, relocating to a new community can be a unique experience for everyone in a family. With corporate transfers, company down sizing and moves to meet family needs on the rise, relocation services have expanded their scope.” 

Michelle stated, “ERA-Justin Realty created a market niche for itself as a relocation specialist, when ERA Real Estate was the only company to electronically transfer listings to relocating buyers and sellers as part of the ERA national network. Since then the Internet connecting all ERA Real Estate firms globally continues to link and make buyer and seller relocation a seamless procedure.

Adrian added, "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, a top-100 ERA firm continues to serve the needs of transferees by training its sales agents on how to best serve this special market and direct relocations for their clients, in conjunction with extensive home buying information on their 1000's of homes websites, www.ERAJustin.com andwww.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 that lives in the area and knows the nuances of the community is very important. We will gladly refer you to the right ERA agent and ERA company at your destination location. 

Our agent 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 these qualities," Michelle added.

Working with both incoming buyers and local corporations in need of relocation services for their employees, corporations like the products that a quality and full-service real estate company like ERA-Justin Realty has to offer, coupled with their 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 many color photos, videos and details are exposed worldwide through many Internet sites.

Adrian concluded, “Call or visit us and we will be pleased to provide answers to your relocation questions.  ERA Justin Realty has received the prestigious worldwide Commitment to Excellence award.  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.”

Friday, January 22, 2016

ERA Justin Realty Shows How To Save More Than Energy: The Cost-Efficient Home


 ERA Justin Realty Shows How To Save More Than Energy: The Cost-Efficient Home


The energy-efficient home is moving from the horizons of futuristic planners to the agenda of current homeowners, another in a series of articles from ERA Justin Realty, the company that shows their Buyers and Sellers, “There is a difference in real estate companies.”

Libra 'Lee' Schilare and Danny Simone a leading real estate team with the firm, offered, “It’s not so much a matter of newer technologies, though alternate energy sources like solar and geothermal are making considerable inroads in the modern home. It’s more a matter of improvements on very familiar furnishings and appliances.   Simply put, these options save by losing less.

It may be well worth it to give your home an efficiency upgrade. First, what needs fixing. To identify problem areas, contact a qualified professional and get an energy audit of your home. Some upgrades are simple and less expensive. For example, one common problem is insulation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that proper ceiling insulation alone can reduce your heating bill by as much as 20 percent. Other energy draining can be solved by replacing old fixtures with more modern and efficient models. Windows, doors and skylights equipped with sealed double or triple panes also reduce heating and cooling costs, and are features for which utility companies often offer rebates. 

The EPA notes that air leakage from gaps in your home’s structure, holes for plumbing and wiring, for instance, accounts for 25 to 40 percent of the energy a common home uses for heating and cooling. Similar troubles come from inadequately sealed duct joints and otherwise inefficient, older heating and cooling systems. All can be repaired or replaced.

Even conventional systems such as ventilation can release enough heat from your home to cost a fortune in unnecessary bills. Upgrading these systems can pay for itself, and later pay off as an attractive resale value when possible buyers of your home want to benefit from this form of savings. 

And when you’re ready to go from finding the problem to fixing it, the government doesn’t just supply the bad news, it provides some solutions, as well. The EPA’s Energy Star rating has appeared on numerous products, identifying efficient appliances and other home furnishings that enable vast savings. Energy Star central air conditioners can save possibly 20 percent on cooling bills. 

Studies have shown the resale advantages of homes with lower energy costs. Look for such solutions, and buyers will be more likely to look into your home. Your utility bills, Energy Star fact sheets and other documentation can be attractive proof to present to prospective buyers.

In the short term, you can save on some of these improvements even as they may enhance your home’s value. In addition to offering expert advice and home-selling solutions, real estate brands such as ERA Real Estate, feature the Select Services network of national and local vendors with leading household products.

Consult an ERA Justin Realtor agent on how to navigate the options and opportunities available for the energy-conscious homeowner. Your investment in the future can have many returns right in the present.”

Lee continued, “We are pleased to offer our ongoing consumer articles in North Jersey Newspapers. Truly, there is a difference in real estate companies, and our articles and our ERA Home Protection Plans are additional examples. 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.”

ERA Justin Realty proudly received the prestigious ERA ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’ from ERA real estate, selected from 2,600 offices globally. The most sought award that can be achieved in business is the ‘J.D. Power & Associates’ award.  Only outstanding business entities are honored and receive it.  ERA Real Estate was the 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.

The ERA Justin Realty full service real estate consultants 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 website at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

Thursday, January 21, 2016

PETER 'SKIP' NOLAN TO ERA JUSTIN REALTY CO.


  PETER 'SKIP' NOLAN TO ERA JUSTIN REALTY CO.


Serving Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties, Peter 'Skip' Nolan of Nutley resides with his wife Colleen and son Conor. He comes from a 30 year background of public service in which he served 25 years as a fire captain and a career in sales,  owning and operating a local moving company.  This allowed him to be involved in thousands of moving experiences. These experiences afforded him the opportunity to understand people and their needs to relocate, based on personal and housing needs. Throughout the years Peter has built a solid foundation for serving his buyers and sellers, as he  joins ERA Justin Realty.  

Ron Darby, Broker Co-owner stated, “Peter's background includes his 15 years working in construction, restoring and renovating both residential and commercial buildings. This gives him the ability to see a house for its true potential and he plans to use that knowledge for the benefit of his buyers and sellers.”

“There is a difference in real estate companies,” added ERA Justin Broker Co-owner Jennifer Darby Metzger. “We believe that in order to exceed sellers’ expectations of what our real estate team is about, we don’t have them learn just the basics Attending on-going advanced training, seminars, round-table discussions with industry leaders and focus groups is what we continually do at our firm; much more than many other area real estate firms.  We want them to learn, know and understand much more than is ever expected of them. That way we know that our buyers and sellers will hold us all in the highest regard.”

Peter said, “I enthusiastically joined ERA Justin Realty because of their reputation as a leading Bergen County real estate firm. They create outstanding marketing for all of their homes for sale as well as marketing all of their Realtor agents. They have created a powerful ERA Justin Realty brand, known and loved throughout the area since 1950 and they grow each year. My final decision to join them was their excellent state-of-the-art agent training and finally, I’ve never heard a negative word about the firm. I know they are responsible for multi-thousands of sales throughout the years.”

Ron Darby added, “We are pleased to have Peter join us. He will focus on first-time and repeat buyers services and listening to their needs. Yes, listening is what we do at our firm.  If one listens to our buyers and sellers needs and requirements and then follows up with the smallest detail, success will come easy for Peter.

ERA Justin Realty is continually honored as a ‘Top-100’ ERA firm from approximately 2,600 ERA offices globally and is the recipient of the ‘ERA Commitment to Excellence’ award. 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’ commission package has been structured so agents have a sense of pride in receiving strong earnings and other benefits which they deserve in this new age of real estate.”

Peter can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue.  By office phone (201) 939-7500 or (201) 438-0588.  Also view 1000's of homes at their websites, www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

Friday, January 8, 2016

Realtor Agent Jaimie Fasching Joins ERA Justin Realty



Realtor Agent Jaimie Fasching Joins ERA Justin Realty


“Dealing honestly, openly and having pride in the service you provide, your buyers and sellers will respect and have trust in you,” words of Jaimie Fasching who is part of the ERA Justin Realty team of sales professionals.

Jennifer Darby Metzger, Broker Co-owner stated, “Jaimie’s hard work, enthusiasm and focus in handling all details of her transactions will result in strong successful purchases and sales. As a full time agent she will be advantageous to everyone she serves. Jaimie’s strength is her love for real estate and is eager to build a successful career at ERA Justin Realty. We are pleased that she has joined our active team.”

She is also active in her time away from the office as a bridal hair stylist and makeup artist for weddings and varied special events.

Jaimie stated, “ERA Justin Realty is widely recognized for their professionalism, skilled staff, and forward industry thinking and the use of cutting-edge technologies resulting in successful transactions to better serve our buyers and sellers. To say you are affiliated with ERA Justin Realty brings strong satisfaction. With their support systems, success follows as we all work to exceed buyer and seller expectations. My buyers and sellers and renters will always be my #1 priority while I build strong relationships. I'm young, full of energy and hope to add you to my list of those extremely satisfied."

She then concluded, “I'm knowledgeable about our area communities, have resided in Lyndhurst for 25 years and know Bergen County well. I'll be servicing the needs of those also in Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties. It will be my pleasure to find and make a space, a home for you; an individual expression of ourselves as well as a welcoming home for our families.”

ERA Justin Realty proudly received the prestigious Commitment to Excellence Award from ERA across the nation. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice. Reach Jaimie at the office (201) 939-7500 or (201) 693-7702 or at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

CATHERINE NIMMO SELECTS ERA JUSTIN REALTY AS HER OFFICE OF CHOICE

                                     

CATHERINE NIMMO SELECTS ERA JUSTIN REALTY AS HER OFFICE OF CHOICE

Joining ERA Justin Realty from a Bachelor of Science degree at Boston University in advertising, then servicing national corporate accounts, Catherine offered, “Advertising and marketing will be all encompassing in my real estate position with ERA Justin Realty bringing success to my buyers and sellers.”

“With this knowledge of Catherine's background she is a natural fit at ERA Justin Realty,” said ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner, Ron Darby. He continued, “She has resided in Rutherford for nearly 14 years and is married to her husband Gary. They have a daughter McKenzie and son Gavin. Her early years included traveling the world with her parents and also spent time in Asia, Europe and Australia, including a college term abroad in Spain. While attending college she volunteered in Boston for Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity and helped build homes in Florida due to the hurricane devastation. Additionally, Catherine has been managing a luxury Manhattan property for the past seven years. Responsibilities include overseeing all facets of rental management. With Catherine’s energetic personality, her schedule will be quickly filled with buyer and seller appointments, contract negotiations and building relationships for future listings with area residents. She is a people-person, approachable and dedicated. You will benefit from her passionate loyalty."

Catherine stated, “My business background and determination to exceed buyer and seller needs will prove successful at the completion of each real estate transaction. Using my past training and focusing my attention to buyers and sellers in our surrounding communities will bring successes with total satisfaction. This is my ongoing goal.”

Darby concluded, “We are pleased to have Catherine with us. Because of our daily priorities, we proudly received the prestigious ERA Commitment to Excellence Award selected from ERA real estate firms across the nation. The recipient of the most coveted award that can be achieved in business is the J.D. Power & Associate award. Only outstanding business entities are honored and receive it. ERA Real Estate was the recipient of Highest Satisfaction for First Time Home Buyers Among Full Service Real Estate Firms Award. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty and Catherine should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice.”

All of the 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. View 1000's of homes at their website at www.ERAJustin.com andwww.ERAJustinRealty.com.