DECADES OF ERA JUSTIN REALTY SERVICE TO BUYERS AND SELLERS

 

Each year the New Jersey Association of Realtors honors its top producers in sales and listings sold.  Based upon Realtor production, agents throughout New Jersey are awarded for their outstanding efforts, many serving their communities, buyers and sellers for decades at ERA Justin Realty.

 

It is important to recognize remarkable achievements of the best-of-the-best because of the positive impact that these award achievers have on their buyers, their sellers and the communities in which they conduct their daily real estate business. Although ERA Justin Realty has market-leading top-producing agents many who are newer with the firm, this article features those who have been with the firm and licensed for six years to decades, including: Glenn Elliot-1990, Cathy Vick-1983, Peggy McLaughlin-1998, Ilene Harpuder-1993, Grace Tirrito-1998, Fara Espandi-1999, Ron Darby-1967, Jennifer Darby Metzger-1997, Mary Iannaccone-2004, Carol D. Calamari-2001, Kristen Davis-2004, Michelle Korosy-2006, Rosemarie Zembryski-2006.

 

Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger ERA Justin Realty co-owners offered accolades to their team and stated, “When you examine the structure of real estate transactions, one can appreciate the successes of our veteran and newer career professionals. We are proud of their loyalty and the many years they have been with us. Each day they exceed  buyer and seller expectations.  They truly are Realtors of choice and would love to be your Realtor.”

ERA Justin’s Carol D. Calamari Reviews National Historic Homes

Carol D. Calamari, a Realtor with ERA Justin Realty, partnering with the National Trust for Historic Preservation has been certified for her educational outreach, centering on the preservation and restoration of historic properties.  Having achieved this designation makes her familiar with architecture that spans more than three centuries of history, highlighting both high-style and vernacular buildings ranging from stately Federal mansions and handsome Italianate row houses to modest Queen Anne cottages as well as bungalows.

By the standards of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, any structure at least 50 years old may qualify for historic-landmark status. This is determined by a home or other building’s demonstration of particularly significant architectural features or now-rare styles, or its role in important past activities or events (famous inventions, once-pivotal industries, presidential birthplaces or visits, etc.) Restoring the historic character to a possibly-neglected house can be a costly and time-consuming effort.

But there’s much to be said for the personal satisfaction of remaking a house by your own effort, and restoring an example of America’s past that can help keep us mindful and proud of our heritage. Also, where there are historic homes there are likely to be whole historic neighborhoods, which preserve and offer to the homebuyer just the kind of old-fashioned community qualities that today’s home-seekers are craving and today’s developers are trying to re-create.

If your home is on or considered eligible for local, state or national registers of historic places, various rules will be in effect for building materials, renovations, and uses of the structure which most fit the historical period in which it was built. Although these requirements can be an inconvenience, many states offer tax and other incentives for owning and rehabilitating historic homes found to meet historic-preservation officials’ criteria. And owners of homes on government registers of historic places still have broad latitude in selling, altering and using their property. 

Before buying such a home, you’ll want to check into several factors to determine whether the investment you’re making in history is the right one for you: What laws apply to local historic buildings and districts, how much restoration does the house require, and what contractors are available who are knowledgeable about handling historic homes are a few of the major questions you’ll want answered before making a commitment. 

Monika Aptacy Joins ERA Justin Realty

Jennifer Darby Metzger, ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner welcomed Realtor salesperson Monika Aptacy to their firm.

Upon accepting a position, Monika stated, "I'm eager to grow my career at ERA Justin Realty. People want someone to help guide them to make a well informed decision. As a resident of Rutherford for 15 years with my husband Robert, my focus is to aid families transition from a possible city lifestyle to a more suburban lifestyle in Rutherford and our surrounding communities. As a professional, it is my purpose to share my knowledge and experience. As a friend, it is my intent to express my enthusiasm and commitment. As your trusted Realtor agent, it is my goal to serve you."

When asked to express her business ethics and background, she said, “Being born and raised in Poland, then working in the high-end watch and jewelry business being success oriented for over 20 years, I'm focused, driven, consistent and always committed to my  real estate buyers and sellers.  It's all about exceptional service. I am always looking forward to meeting new buyers and sellers and offering my knowledge to help accomplish their housing goals.

 Working with my ERA Justin agents, I know that their high standards match mine. The firm offers me greater opportunities to serve the needs of  buyers who want to live in our Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex County communities as well as servicing sellers transferring to other areas.  Our agents have proven themselves to thousands of buyers and sellers since opening our doors in 1950. We serve all areas where my clients live. We exceed expectations each day.”

Away from the office, Monika enjoys biking, walking, swimming, travel and loves home staging and renovations.

Ron Darby, Broker Co-owner added, “We are pleased that Monika had selected our firm for her real estate career. We met and served her in her home purchase through us. With her knowledge of us and our teammates, she immediately felt at home with all we do and what keeps us as a Top-100 ERA real estate firm each year."

 "There is a difference in real estate companies. We know in order to exceed buyer and seller expectations we don’t learn just the basics. We want to learn, know and teach much more than is ever expected of us. In that way we know that they will hold us in the highest regard," added Monika.