10 Steps For Buying a Home This Summer

10 Steps For Buying a Home This Summer

 

If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start. Here is a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home. Make sure to ask your agent for details about each step. ERA Justin Realty has been a New Jersey market leader since opening its doors in 1950. 

1. Save your down payment.  (It may be as low as 3.5%)
2. Know your credit score. 
3. Work with an accomplished real estate agent. 
4. Get pre-approved.  
5. Go home shopping.  
6. Make a proper offer. 
7. Have your home inspection. 
8. Have your mortgage appraisal. 
9. Close the sale. 
10. Congratulations, you are a home owner and can Move In.

Our ERA Justin Realty group of Realtor Broker Owners, agents, management staff and administration team are available to serve your needs daily. The 10 steps and more is what we do each day for our buyers and sellers and how we accomplish successes for you.

 

Further, we are the #1 Brokerage in closed Rutherford listings and sales for the last 18 consecutive years with over 1,000 reviews and testimonials from our buyers and sellers.

 

Questions and want more information on our real estate market leaders and real estate topics, consumers can reach the ERA Justin Realty team 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 Realty 1st & 2nd Quarter 2019

 

These ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle achievers, whose additional certifications include Historical Home Specialists, Senior Residential Specialists, and consistent Leadership Circle Achievers are New Jersey Five Star Home Professionals.

For the first and second quarters of 2019, Kristen Davis, Sophia Vazac, Carol D. Calamari, Lee Schilare, and Fara Espandi (pictured from left to right: Julia Dagistanli - not pictured) know the secrets to real estate success.  It is easy to see that these sales professionals are focused on exceeding the needs of their sellers and buyers. They would like to be your Realtor. 

They are also knowledgeable on a variety of topics.  Throughout the years, they've been featured in, 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.

Although showing and selling real estate is a 365-day job for these ERA Justin Realty real estate achievers, their responsibilities go beyond what the public sees.  The firm has a vast resource library of important topics to share with the public.  They and their brokers, Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger are always busy 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 Darby.  “We have on file for the asking, ‘What people are saying’ our report of over 1,000 quotes and testimonials from our sellers and buyers.  No other area real estate firm can offer that. Ask any of these Leadership Circle achievers who will provide a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) of your house and you will have the answers to your real estate questions."

"These ERA Justin Realtor achievers' are our best-of-the-best for the first and second 2019 quarters. They achieved our ‘Leadership Circle’ status for their efforts above and beyond for their sellers and buyers," Metzger concluded.

For more information on these real estate market leaders and on real estate topics, consumers can reach them 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 andwww.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA JUSTIN REALTY PROVIDES ENERGY TIPS 2019

Losing money is never a good thing. You want your home to be comfortable, but you certainly don't want it to cost you more than is necessary. Energy efficiency is both good for the environment and for your bank account. A quick look around your property can help you save when it comes to energy efficiency issues.

Michael Anderson, ERA Justin Realtor agent offers these tips to South Bergenite readers. “Older homes that haven't been updated can often create energy issues, but they don't have. Newer homes may suffer less from energy issues, but every home needs to be inspected from time to time. First, look for the obvious problems, such as cracked windows, a storm door that is not closing properly, or even a split in the foundation. Warm (or cool) air can seep through, costing you valuable money. Try holding your hand over door and window frames to see if the air is coming through. On windy days, place a piece of tissue paper next to these openings. If the tissue moves, you've got a problem. It may be time to take action. The good news is that you have very little to lose and a lot to gain. Try adding caulk around your door and window frames and along basement walls. There are inexpensive 'sweepers' you can place at the bottom of your door to help keep out drafts. Weatherstripping is usually easy to install and is quite effective in sealing up small areas where air leaks through. Be sure to replace any broken panes. A newer and better sealing storm door might also be an option.

In the winter, a rug or 'draft stopper' can be placed by the door to block heat from escaping. Let the sunlight work for you by opening drapes when the sun is out and closing them later in the evening. In fact, the fabric is a terrific way to keep a room warm.

Adjusting the thermostat only a few degrees can make a tremendous difference in that energy bill. If it feels a little cooler than you would like in the winter, put on a sweater. As long as everyone in the house is healthy, it shouldn't make any difference, except to your bank account. In the summer, ceiling fans can circulate the air, making your home feel cooler without costing so much. Even in the winter, you can reverse the blades on the ceiling fan and it will move the warm air around, making the room seem warmer without turning up the thermostat.”

Michael concluded, "All across the nation, 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’ Also awarded ‘Highest Satisfaction for First Time Home Sellers.’ For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice."

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. Also, view 1000s of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

 

ERA Justin Realty Continues Collaboration With Move For Hunger For Food Pantries

ERA Justin Realty Continues Collaboration With Move For Hunger For Food Pantries

ERA Real Estate, a global franchising leader and ERA Justin Realty New Jersey, previously announced that they will be a real estate brand working on a national level with Move For Hunger, a non-profit organization that mobilizes the relocation industry to reduce fight hunger. The ERA Justin Management Team: Jennifer Mazone, Michelle Korosy, Glenn Elliot, Jennifer Metzger, Cindy Plessel, Ron Darby, Mazzion Schnackenberg and Nona Orlando, in conjunction with the staff of Realtor agents, enabled the ERA® network of participating brokers and their affiliated agents to tap into Move For Hunger's network of more than 1,000 relocation companies to collect food and fill food pantries in advance of the holiday seasons and support the ongoing ERA "Feed the Need" campaign.

"Connecting with ERA agents and brokers both complements and advances our mission, so this collaboration was a natural fit," explained Adam Lowy, founder and executive director of Move For Hunger. "By combining the strength of our network of relocation companies with ERA Real Estate's network of brokers and agents, we have the ability to get food to those who need it most."

"Millions of Americans face food insecurity every day and together with Move For Hunger, we can help put food on the tables of families across the country," said Simon Chen, president and CEO of ERA Real Estate. "We look forward to working with Move For Hunger to provide our passionate brokers and agents the opportunity to hold local food drives during the upcoming holiday season and beyond."

"ERA brokers and agents have a commitment to service that goes far beyond their residential real estate expertise," said Stephanie Reyna, national vice president of growth & engagement for ERA Real Estate. "We continue to be inspired by the way they step up and demonstrate leadership in their communities."

Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger, ERA Justin Realty Broker Owners participate in many varied charitable organizations. Their firm has been strongly involved since ERA Justin Realty's beginnings in 1950.

The Feed the Need campaign officially launched with the following brokers and agents: ERA American Real Estate, ERA Neubauer Real Estate, Inc., ERA Davis & Linn, ERA Justin Realty Co., ERA Central Realty, ERA Home Run Real Estate, and ERA Old South Properties, Inc. with more to be announced. For more information call ERA Justin Realty at (201)939-7500.