JENNIFER DARBY METZGER ATTENDS ERA® YOUNG LEADERS NETWORK

JENNIFER DARBY METZGER ATTENDS ERA^® YOUNG LEADERS NETWORK

Summer Summit Prepares Real Estate Leaders

Jennifer Darby Metzger co-owner of ERA Justin Realty in Rutherford, New Jersey recently attended ERA Real Estate’s 4^th Annual Young Leaders Network Summer Summit, an elite educational event hosted in Bozeman, Montana as one of the top-performing brokerages within the ERA Real Estate system.

Over the two-day event, Metzger and other members of the ERA Young Leaders Network participated in team-building and motivational exercises during which they exchanged best practices and proven leadership tactics. Each attendee was personally selected for this exclusive networking opportunity by ERA’s senior leadership team, whose decision was based in large part on the management abilities each member has demonstrated at their respective companies.

Metzger was chosen as a member of the Young Leaders Network for her professional achievements. "The Summer Summit gave me and my colleagues the opportunity to network with and learn from the most competitive brokerages in the ERA network," Metzger said. "I left with fresh, cutting-edge ideas from brokerages across the country that I look forward to adapting to fit our own market."

“This important event at ERA brought together the next wave of ERA leaders and is a great example of ERA’s collaborative culture,” said Ron Darby broker co-owner.“ It is becoming increasingly important to plan and prepare our leaders of tomorrow globally.”

The Young Leader’s Network was launched in 2012 as a way for ERA Real Estate to bring together ERA Broker/Owner/Managers evidencing highly-engaged and collaborative characteristics earlier in their careers, in an effort to further develop leadership skills. The members are mostly made up of Gen X or Gen Y who leverage this supportive community to discuss overcoming challenges and formulating business solutions.

“We were proud to have been chosen and are honored to have the opportunity to share our leadership styles and management techniques with all of the attending professionals,” said Metzger.

ERA Real Estate is an innovative franchising leader in the residential real estate industry with more than 40 years of experience in developing consumer-oriented products and services. The ERA network includes approximately 32,000 brokers and sales associates and approximately 2,300 offices throughout the United States and 34 countries and territories. Each office is independently owned and operated.

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

Metzger and the entire ERA Justin Realty team can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue at (201) 939-7500. Also view 1000's of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA Justin Realty's Julia Dagistanli Talks About A One-Of-A-Kind Home

 

Nationwide there are thousands upon thousands of house styles, prices, locations to view and select from. Pricing ranges from about $100,000 to multi-millions with the basics to incredible amenities. Rarely does such a home avail itself to the market in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

 

Julia suggested, "Being that this particular home is so unique to the area housing market, I'm so very proud to have been selected as the listing agent and want to share some of the wonderful amenities of this wonderful one-of-a-kind home."

 

She continued, "It resembles the attributes of a palace. It reflects multicultural feelings of European, French, Italian and American combinations of designs and styling. Everything from the floors, the moldings, doors all hand painted in the house by an artisan and the wall coverings are all handmade. Many of the materials are imported. They have spent an estimated over one million dollars in materials. Offered is a total of 7 rooms including the spacious living room, formal dining room, entertainment room, dine in and designer kitchen plus 1/2 bath all on the first floor. The master bedroom, private bath is on the second floor. Also featured is a large third floor with  potential to finish with a private terrace. Also available  is a heated and air conditioned 3 car garage."

 

Those at the firm after previewing the home said, It’s like a magnificent art home.  it’s a privilege to own this home. The owner  did an extraordinary job in selections of materials, detailed construction, choices of  colors and finishing in truly detailed construction. Planning, choosing, ordering, coordinating everything took years for them from plans to building what we see today."

 

 Julia concluded, "I felt the most impressing part was having an artisan coming in to the home and designing and decorating all the doors, walls, doing upholstered and mural work, and the finishing of this magnificent home, from top to bottom."

 

 Julia and her team of Realtor agents, familiar with the details of this magnificence can be reached at (201) 939-7500. Julia can also be reached by cell phone at, (201) 679-5025.

 

She added, "There is a difference in real estate companies and specifically a difference in this wonderful home."

 

Daniel Danny Simone Transfers to ERA Justin Realty Professionals

 

Daniel Danny Simone Transfers to ERA Justin Realty Professionals

 

Jennifer Darby Metzger, ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner recently welcomed Danny Simone to their firm.

 

Upon accepting a Realtor agent position,  coming from a strong listing and sales background from Century-21 Eudan Realty, Danny said, "I'm eager to continue my ever-growing career with ERA Justin Realty. It is my belief that people do not want to be sold something. What people want is for someone to help guide them to make a well informed decision. 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 his business background, he offered, “I proudly join ERA Justin Realty with over ten years of real estate experience. My past efforts have given me Top-Team awards in my prior office. I focus on both repeat and first-time buyers in residential, commercial and investment properties, as well as new construction. I furthermore have past mortgage financing experience which is beneficial in dealing with buyers and sellers."

 

Continuing on with enthusiasm Danny stated, “I am always looking forward to meeting new buyers and sellers and offering my knowledge and tenacious work ethic to accomplish their housing goals.

 

Working with the ERA Justin agents, I know that their high standards match mine. The firm offers me greater opportunities to serve the needs of my clients through their strong marketing of listings as well as continuing education for their agents. They have proven themselves to thousands of buyers and sellers since opening their doors in 1950. They serve the areas where both myself, and my clients live. They exceed expectations each day. A positive atmosphere creates positive results. At ERA Justin Realty, they care about their agents like family. Their agents' success and well-being is the foundation upon which this company is built, and in turn, translating to strong listings taken and closed sales.”

 

Ron Darby, Broker Co-owner added, “Danny has strong ties to the community and a strong investment background with connections throughout the state. He joins us with a strong investment background, including  past mortgage banker experience and investment opportunity transactions. Putting the client first, being sharp at putting together ideas for people to grow and invest in real estate is his drive.  We are pleased that Danny has selected our firm for growth in his continuing real estate career. A prior resident of Lyndhurst, Danny recently married Lauren and enjoy their new puppy named Gio. Danny through his major real estate successes knows our marketing areas. We are confident that he will give 150% of his time and energy for the success of his buyers and sellers. He is meticulous, organized and understanding in his approach to our business.

 

There is a difference in real estate companies. Attending on-going advanced training, seminars, round-table discussions with industry leaders and focus groups is what we continually do at our firm. We believe, in order to exceed seller’s expectations of what a real estate agent is about, 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 our buyers and sellers will hold us in the highest regard. Danny is an important part of this process."

 

ERA Justin Realty  buyers and sellers have put their thoughts of the company in writing. They have on file for review, Real Estate Results In Writing their report of nearly 800 reviews from satisfied sellers and buyers.

 

Danny Simone and all of the ERA Justin Realty full service real estate team 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 websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

Libera Lee Schilare Joins the ERA Justin Realty team of Sales Professionals

Libera Lee Schilare Joins the ERA Justin Realty team of Sales Professionals

Rutherford:  Coming from a real estate background as a past owner of Century-21 Schilare Realty and a top agent with Century-21 Eudan Realty, Lee Schilare has transferred to the ERA Justin Realty family where her focus will continue to grow, meet and exceed the needs of her buyers and sellers.

With twenty plus year of real estate experience, specializing with home sellers and first time and repeat buyers, her ability to guide them through the home process from beginning to closing is her dedicated process.  She is always working to exceed their expectations be it a resale or brand new construction.

 Lee stated, "It was time to transfer ERA Justin Realty, a firm committed to helping buyers and sellers achieve their housing goals with a team of highly committed professional agents. So very important are the broker owners whose commitment to me is to continually assist in enhancing my already thriving business with their knowledge and successful products and services." 

 “Knowing Lee and her focused work ethics, she is a natural fit at ERA Justin Realty,” said ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner, Jennifer Darby.  She continued, “Our relationship began with Lee many years ago dealing regularly with her on real estate transactions. She resided in Rutherford for 28 years and now Carlstadt for over two years. Lee has four children. Patrick married to Stephanie, Brandon married to Jacqueline with one child and Gia who resides in Delaware and Britney who resides in Baltimore.

Lee continued, “My successful business background with strong customer service and my determination to exceed buyer and seller needs prove successful at the completion of each real estate transaction. With so many real estate firms to choose from, I chose ERA Justin Realty because of its sixty-five plus years of success and warm and welcoming office team.  They are a long time area real estate firm with thousands of satisfied customers and clients.  They are community focused with involvement in many charitable causes and events which I look forward to being part of. Charitable causes are part my being and I was proudly named Woman of the Year for my services at the  55 Kip Senior Center. ”

Jennifer concluded, “We are pleased to have Lee with us.  Her real estate knowledge will aid our entire sales team and her buyers and sellers will continue to discover that she is reliable, responsible and understanding of their needs. She was also inducted into the NAPW, National Association of Professional Women for outstanding excellence and dedication to her profession and the overall achievement of women.

Lee and our team at ERA Justin Realty stand ready to serve you.  Because of our daily priorities, we proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide Commitment to Excellence Award. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty and Lee should be your buying and selling Realtor firm 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 websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA Justin Realty Receives Art from MDA Child

ERA Justin Realty's Operations Manager, Nona Orlando and award winning Realtor Agent, Cathy Vick share the 2015 award art received for fundraising efforts for Muscular Dystrophy and the kids summer camp program. The art by MDA child Reagan Imhoff will be displayed on the MDA wall in their office. Ron Darby, the MDA ERA fundraising chairman for sixteen years thanked the ERA Justin Realty teammates for their wonderful fundraising work for the kids.

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

Darby, for sixteen years, 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 the year. The firm continues to spearhead their efforts for MDA in this lifesaving mission again.

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 will spend time at camp with the kids this summer. We spend our efforts working with the kids in their arts and crafts projects, view their games and activities and enjoy their varied conversations."

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."

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.

Increasing Investment Potential, An ERA Justin Realty Overview

Manish Mona Kalra, REALTOR Sales Associate

Increasing Investment Potential, An ERA Justin Realty Overview

Buying or selling a house is one of the biggest decisions most people will ever make with their finances and their lifestyle. Getting the best bargain in the purchase or making the most profit on the sale give buyers and sellers so much to think about that many may never stop to consider buying another as an income-generating property. The rewards in savings and profits can be rewarding.

 

Manisha Mona Kalra, a Realtor agent with ERA Justin Realty suggests, “One option for buyers who otherwise might consider home prices beyond their reach is a property that helps pay for itself; a house you live in part of and rent the rest of. This offers not only an obvious balance of cost and income, but perhaps lesser-known benefits in taxes and mortgage that you should consider with your tax advisor as taxes and requirements vary from year to year. The rental units may be depreciated over time and considered to offset the rental income. This may lower your taxes on that income. At the same time, the rents addition to your finances helps you qualify for a larger mortgage, and investors who occupy their rental properties can, under certain conditions, get interest rates lower than those who do not. Many mortgage lenders provide varied mortgage programs. Our menu of mortgage lenders will provide updated information when you begin your home search. Of course you'll want to decide if the demands of being a live-in landlord are for you, and explore if rent-control laws in your area might limit the return on your investment. If being an offsite landlord is more appealing, you could always keep your current home as a rental after you move into the new one. Your long-tern familiarity with the home's features and condition could lend a certain confidence both to yourself and your potential tenants. As with any investment property, you'll first want to calculate whether the rental income will make up for the needed expenses. This is another consideration in which one of our qualified Realtor agents can help with his or her knowledge of the local rental market and its prospects over time."

 

Mona's specialty is her attention toward first-time home buyers, relocation, investment properties and distressed properties while bringing focus to custom marketing programs for her sellers. Her finesse includes interior designing and vision to understand all aspects of what a beautiful home can mean for her buyers and her sellers who are planning to put their homes on the market.

 

She continued, "If you are pleased with the prospects, then you may even prefer a fixer-upper to your former home. With a thorough inspection to answer any questions, and a realistic budget and disciplined schedule to handle all improvements, your outlays may prove to be well worth it. Renovations can range from reconfiguring the floor plan to simply replacing now-unfashionable décor. Owning an income-generating property may not be for everyone, but, from buyers offsetting their purchase costs, to others easing the expenses of their retirement years it can be for many kinds of people. Talk to us at ERA Justin Realty to find out if rental property would be a fit for your personally, wants and needs.”

 

Mona is friendly and professional who will persevere to fulfill your every real estate need. She believes relationships are the key to buying and selling a property. She will work closely with you through the process of buying and selling your home and to make sure things run smoothly. She is an excellent choice to represent your home to get the best result. So whether you are selling your home or buying the next one, Mona will be motivated to give you the best of everything as you make the important decisions keeping an eye on the details. She has the ability to listen and fully understand her clients needs. Her strong negotiation and excellent communication skills mean that her clients are always kept well informed throughout the process. She is fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi, a regional Indian language. Her background includes learning from her family real estate background in India.

 

Jennifer Darby Metzger, broker co-owner 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 proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’ a select few from approximately 30,000 ERA brokers and agents from all across the ERA globe."

 

Mona and 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.  Additional cutting-edge real estate technology information awaits you at their winning search websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA JUSTIN ACHIEVERS POINT WAY TO SPRING AND SUMMER SALES

ERA Justin Realty's first quarter 2015 top sales and listing achievers. Standing L to R: Grace Tirrito, Peggy McLaughlin, Fara Espandi. Seated: Carol D. Calamari, Glenn Elliot and Kristen Davis.

 

ERA JUSTIN ACHIEVERS POINT WAY TO SPRING AND SUMMER SALES

Flowers  blooming, lawns greening, leaves on the trees and ERA Justin Realty with strong real estate listings and sales. This is the time when families focus on real estate, but the first question asked is, “How do I price my house?”

 

Ask the ERA Justin Realty first quarter 2015 award achievers, and the answer you will most likely hear over and over again is "realistically.” Ask any of the Leadership Circle achievers who provide a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and you will have the answers to your real estate questions.  They include Grace Tirrito, Peggy McLaughlin, Fara Espandi, Carol D. Calamari, Glenn Elliot and Kristen Davis

 

 "If you are thinking of selling your home in the near future and want to know for how much it could sell, then contact a real estate sales professional at our firm and request a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine its fair market value,” recommends both Grace Tirrito and Peggy McLaughlin. 

 

“The fair market value of a house is the highest price an informed buyer will pay.  A homeowner's asking price is the advertised price of a house when it goes on the market and may be slightly higher than the fair market value because it is assumed that some negotiation will be necessary to reach an agreement with a Buyer,” added Fara Espandi and Carol D. Calamari.

 

Glenn Elliot added, “To get an estimate of the fair market value, a homeowner can call our ERA Justin Realty sales team. Our service is provided free of charge and without obligation.”
"In conducting a CMA, our ERA Justin Realty sales professionals have access to a wide array of information, such as databases containing recent listing and selling prices of similar homes in the neighborhood, and how long these homes took to sell. The resulting analysis can help a homeowner understand what today's changing markets mean for his or her home, and will provide a realistic figure of the home's fair market value.  If a home is then put on the market, our sales professionals will use the CMA to help the homeowner establish a selling marketing program. The CMA information is very helpful in determining the true value of a house and the right asking price. In the end, however, the homeowner should decide on a price that he or she feels is competitive and consistent with the price at which other houses in the area have sold,” said Kristen Davis.

 

Ron Darby, Broker Co-owner added, “Our CMA report for our Sellers is truly comprehensive in all aspects.  Complete with color photos and detailed information, it makes pricing easier for those planning a sale.  Truly, there is a difference in real estate companies, and our details will make the difference. 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.  Proof of our abilities for our clients and customers shows in these fine award achievers, honored during the first quarter of 2015 for their production.”

 

For more information on CMAs, consumers can reach the ERA Justin Realty sales team at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 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.