ERA Justin Realty’s Lee Schilare: How Renters Become Buyers

ERA Justin Realty’s Lee Schilare: How Renters Become Buyers

 

Nothing compares to the feeling of having a place to call home. However, most of us have felt frustration at seeing hard-earned money go into rent every month rather than a more permanent house payment. Renting is many people's first step toward homeownership, but what do you need to do to realize the dream of owning a home? Lee Schilare shares important insights for North Jersey Newspapers readers who want to become a homeowner.

“Sometimes, it's not the regular rent-money obligations but other expenses that are the main obstacle in saving. A whole debt-counseling industry has arisen to guide consumers in getting out from under what they owe. Smart saving, not depriving yourself, just ensuring stability and enjoyment over the longest term involves moves both major and simple, and can help prepare you for that first down payment."

Danny Simone, Lee's business partner added, "Financial planning, establishing a household budget and sticking to it, including a specific amount set aside for savings every month can get you to your home-affording goals sooner than you might have imagined. You may also want to meet with a counselor who can negotiate a lower rate and set a sensible structure for your repayments on credit cards, while advising you how to ease dependence on them. This not only gets you on your own financial feet, but helps keep your credit rating intact for the very home loan you hope to someday secure."

Lee added, "There are additional ways to start working toward homeownership. Some sellers will enter into a rent-to- buy agreement, in which part of the regular rent is considered an installment of the home's down payment, which, once built up, can help you obtain financing. Low-income renters may also qualify for federal "Section 8" vouchers which are paid to the landlord, subsidizing your rental expenses and helping you save for a permanent home.

Just as some renting options allow you to set funds aside, some types of purchases can help defray your costs as you fulfill the stepped-up obligations of homeownership. Pooling resources with other buyers to occupy a two-family home could be one; buying such a home by yourself and renting one half of it could be another.

Even if your economics remain challenging, there are low-down-payment mortgages, and other forms of financing for special circumstances, available to buyers who meet the right criteria. Our ERA Justin Realtor agents can help you navigate through these options, accessing financing programs. He or she can also identify what government help might be available, and generally counsel you on your readiness to be a buyer, and on what else you might need to do to get there. If you consult the right sources and seek common-sense strategies, then your every move in the renter's world can be pointing you home.”

Ron Darby, ERA Justin Broker added, “All across the nation, the most coveted 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 a past 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. Call our team at (201)939-7500.

Jennifer Darby Metzger of ERA Justin Realty Attends Exclusive 2017 ERA Young Leaders Event

 

Pictured: Jennifer Darby Metzger, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Stephanie Bellanova

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Darby Metzger of  ERA Justin Realty Attends

Exclusive 2017 ERA Young Leaders Event 

 

 

Jennifer Darby Metzger of ERA Justin Realty recently attended ERA Real Estate’s 2017 Young Leaders Network Summit, the 6^th annual elite educational event hosted in Columbia, South Carolina by ERA Wilder Realty. Jennifer is a long-standing President’s Circle Member. Attendees represented many of the most successful ERA organizations across the U.S. Pictured with Jennifer Darby Metzger whose company serves Northern to Southern New Jersey is Stephanie Bellanova of ERA Central Realty Group who serves Southern and Western New Jersey.

 

Over the three-day long event Jennifer and the other 27 Young Leaders participated in team-building and professional development centered around the theme of  technological growth through the Zap platform, to social media to recruitment and agent development programs. Attendees also heard about success stories from the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), that helps place staff in the right roles to help the company reach high-level business goals and growth.

 

Jennifer and Stephanie were also treated to a private session in the South Carolina State House, where they met with Governor Henry McMaster, who took the leaders through a history of his state as seen through the lens of real estate development.

 

Metzger was chosen as a member of the Young Leaders Network for her professional achievements and a market leader for ERA Justin Realty throughout New Jersey and the entire ERA real estate system, an innovative franchising leader in the residential real estate with more than 40 years of experience in developing consumer-oriented products and services. The ERA network includes approximately 37,000 affiliated brokers and independent sales associates and 2,350 offices throughout the United States and 33 countries and territories.

 

“The best part of the Summer Summit, other than the chance to meet my peers from across the country and meet the Governor, was being able to communicate directly with some of ERA’s top leaders and learn from their successes on their path to growth,” Metzger said. “It was an invaluable opportunity to learn about market expansion, digital innovation and how I can grow as a professional real estate broker.”

 

“It was one of the most relevant events I’ve ever attended and I'm excited to go back to New Jersey to put all of this new wisdom to work.”

 

Each attendee was personally selected for this exclusive opportunity by ERA’s senior leadership, based on the management abilities each member has demonstrated at their respective companies.

 

“This Young Leader’s Network Summer Summit was our sixth annual gathering, and it was more collaborative, innovative and meaningful than ever,” said Sue Yannaccone, President & Chief Executive Officer of ERA Real Estate. “Our Young Leaders are the future of this company and this industry, and it was inspiring to see them sharing knowledge, collaborating to make sure they all benefit from one another’s diverse set of experiences.”

 

ERA JUSTIN REALTY OFFERS RELOCATION SERVICES

ERA JUSTIN REALTY OFFERS RELOCATION SERVICES

Morgan DePalma a Realtor agent with ERA-Justin Realty shares the firm’s relocation services with North Jersey Newspapers readers. “In today's real estate market, a large portion of homebuyers relocate from out of town. Whether moving across the country or just across the state, relocating to a new community can be a busy and exciting 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 dramatically at ERA Justin Realty.” 

"ERA-Justin Realty created a market niche for itself as a relocation specialist, when it was the only brand first electronically transferring listings to relocating buyers, as part of the ERA national network" according to Morgan. This type of cutting edge technology helped to establish and maintain the company's reputation as a technology leader, now years later, in the real estate industry. Today, ERA-Justin Realty continues to serve the needs of transferees by training its agents on how to best serve this special market and direct relocations for their sellers who are transferring from our market areas to other areas of the nation.

To help buyers who are relocating and determine the general area in which they would like to live, ERA's national website features multi-thousands of home listings and allows users to research detailed information about communities, schools, housing and more through its many features. 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, ERA Justin Realty agent 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," according to Morgan.

"Our agents 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 we can recommend a community which encompasses these qualities. Working with both incoming buyers and local corporations in need of relocation services for their employees, they like the products that a large real estate company like ERA-Justin Realty has to offer, coupled with our high level of customer service,” he added.

ERA Justin Realty Included In Network Recognized By J.D. Power and Associates

ERA Justin Realty Included In Network
Recognized By J.D. Power and Associates

ERA Justin Realty is part of the global ERA real estate network which was the recipient of the past J.D. Power and Associates Award for "Highest Overall Satisfaction For First Time Home Buyers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms."

"We are honored to be recognized by such a well-respected organization as J.D. Power and Associates," said Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger Broker Co-owners of ERA Justin Realty." This award for years has symbolized the personalized service we provide throughout Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex Counties. The award was based on responses from 4,977 home buyers and sellers conducted by J.D. Power and Associates."

Continuing, Darby said, “In 67 years of serving our area towns, we are continually a Top 100 ERA Real Estate firm nationwide.

To a seller this means greater exposure in marketing their home, personalized and accountable service by our ERA Justin Realtor agents, and more potential buyers, which may result in higher selling prices for our sellers. Each day, our philosophy is to exceed our seller’s expectations with a quality smooth selling process. Equally important, when selecting a real estate firm to represent you in the sale of your greatest asset is to focus on the long-term history of the firm’s operations, knowledge, successes for sellers and a firm that has a sterling reputation throughout the communities they serve. Since 1950 ERA Justin Realty has processed multi-thousands of transactions. For a no obligation, no cost market analysis of your home, simply contact one of our Realtor agent professionals. Receive a complete written report with information as to what comparable homes have sold for and the current market value.”

The ERA Justin Realty sales team of professionals proudly offers a comprehensive written report of over 800 testimonials and reviews from their buyers and sellers.

We Are Ready For Late Summer/Fall Showings

LATE SUMMER, EARLY AUTUMN: Jennifer Darby Metzger and I proudly present our ERA Justin Realty agents, preparing their new listings for our late summer and early autumn. From starter homes, condos, multi-families, co-ops to estate properties, our agent team stands ready to serve you. Allyson, Beth, Caidie, Carol, Catherine, Cathy, Cliff, Danielle, Danny, Fara, Glenn, Grace, Ilene, James, Jenna, Jennifer, Jessi, Joana, Julia, Julian, Karen, Kristen, Lee, Mary, Michael, Michelle, Monika, Morgan, Peggy, Rosemarie, Sharon, Teresa and Wayne. Buying or selling, we'd like to exceed your expectations. Wan't to be in for the school year. Call us (201)939-7500.

ERA Justin Leadership Circle: 1st Six Months of 2017

ERA Justin Leadership Circle: 1st Six Months of 2017

  

In addition to being the ERA Justin Realty ‘Leadership Circle’ achievers for January through June, 2017, Joana Iliescu, Ilene Harpuder, Julia Dagistanli, Glenn Elliot, Kristen Davis, Fara Espandi, Lee Schilare, Danny Simone and Carol D. Calamari know the secrets to real estate success.  It’s all in a days work for these Realtor agents who are an integral part of the ERA Justin Realty team.  Simply watch them day after day. They are focused on exceeding the needs of their sellers and buyers.

They have also offered their knowledge to readers on a variety of topics.  Throughout the year topics have included, Moving And How It Affects Children, How Renters Can Become Buyers, Dollar For Dollar Return On Renovations, Empty Nesters And Returning Children, Avoiding The Money Pit, as well as other timely articles for buyers and sellers. 

Additionally, the firm is continually awarded as an ERA global ‘Top-100’firm. Ask to review newest publication, ‘Real Estate Results In Writing,’ their report of nearly 900 reviews and  testimonials from their very satisfied buyers and sellers. Readers can also visit their 1000’s of homes websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com. 

Although selling real estate is a 365-day job for these professionals, their responsibilities go beyond what the public sees.  The firm has a vast resource of important topics to share with the public.  These agents and their brokers Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger are always advising homeowners on topics that aid them in making sound real estate decisions regarding their homes.  

“There is a difference in real estate companies,” stated Ron Darby.  “These ERA Justin Realtor agents are our best-of-the-best for January through June 2017. They achieved our ‘Leadership Circle’ status for their efforts above and beyond for their sellers and buyers.” 

Realtor Agent Teresa Kriston Joins ERA Justin Realty

Realtor Agent Teresa Kriston Joins ERA Justin Realty

“Dealing honestly, openly and having pride in the service you provide your buyers and sellers will bring respect and trust in you,” words of Teresa Kriston who is part of the ERA Justin Realty team of Realtor agents.


Jennifer Darby Metzger, broker co-owner stated, "Teresa's hard work, enthusiasm and focus in handling all details of her transactions result in successful purchases and sales. We are pleased that she has joined our active team, being a Top-100 ERA real estate firm globally.

Teresa's specialty is her love for real estate, currently owning her 11th home and residing in Rutherford. She has personally restored four homes including a Brownstone, duplex dwelling, single family and office in Hyde Park. The others in Tappan and Hoboken. Her expertise is a natural fit for her buyers and sellers working with her in purchasing, selling and staging at ERA Justin Realty.

She is equally active in her time away from the office with her sons Kurt and Thomas, daughter-in-law Stephanie, granddaughter Heidi and grandson Kole, and she can be found locally walking her dogs. Teresa has held the position of Controller of RTS Capital Services.

Teresa 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. I immediately felt a connection and at home with the firm 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.”

She then concluded, “It will be my pleasure to find a home for you; an individual expression of ourselves as well as a welcoming sanctuary for our families. My philosophy on life and business is you can only expect what you inspect. I like my surroundings orderly so nothing is missed or forgotten and I continually review matters for my buyers and sellers from every side so they maintain successful advantages in their transactions.