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.

ERA JUSTIN REALTY OFFERS AGENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 2017

 

 

Bergen County:  How many careers exist today when management truly works to help their team be successful. According to Ron Darby, a leading real estate manager in the real estate industry for 50 years and co-owner of ERA Justin Realty, “We work with our agents each day to help them achieve their goals, in a constant changing real estate industry. We are this year honored to have many NJAR ‘Circle of Excellence’ award achievers in the Bronze and silver category. To be an achiever, one should be with achievers. We are seeking full time agent achievers to be part of our team.”

 

Jennifer Darby Metzger, broker co-owner also speaks from great experience.  The firm’s management team has hired, trained and guided agents to success hundreds of times. Many agents have been with them for decades, with earnings greater than at many area real estate firms. 

 

She said, “We stress stability, a necessity for success in this world of real estate. We establish a strong buyer base with full color page advertising of our listings in The South Bergenite which brings an abundance of potential buyers to our agents while giving our sellers more marketing exposure than other firms plus national exposure on our varied on-line internet websites all part of our winning edge teammate advantage benefits package. We proudly are considered a real estate leader by thousands of sellers and buyers and offer training programs and a superior level of support, being the #1 agency in closed Rutherford transactions for 16 consecutive years.

 

ERA Justin Realty is consistently honored as a ‘Top-100’ ERA firm worldwide and a 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 advantages package is structured so agents have a sense of pride while receiving strong benefits.

 

We are proud of our agent's achievements. Our team works each day to meet and exceed buyer and seller expectations. Continuing to grow, we are offering those who want a successful career in real estate to phone for a confidential conversation.  Call Jennifer or Ron at (201) 939-7500.  Give us a few minutes and we’ll give you a rewarding lifetime career.”

 

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. ERA Justin Realty shows their buyers and sellers; there is a difference in real estate companies, a Realtor of choice since 1950.

Michelle Korosy, a Realtor salesperson with the firm, offered, “Summer is a perfect time to explore cost efficient areas before we approach cooler weather. First, you’ll want to figure out 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 panes also reduce heating and cooling costs, and are features for which utility companies may 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.

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, agencies don't just supply the news, it may provide some solutions, as well. The EPA’s Energy Star rating appears on numerous products, identifying efficient appliances and other home furnishings that enable vast savings. Energy Star central air conditioners may save approximately 20 percent on cooling bills. 

Studies have shown the resale advantages of homes with lower energy costs. Look for such solutions. 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 help enhance your home’s value. In addition to offering expert advice and home-selling solutions, real estate brands such as ERA Justin Realty, feature the Select Services network of national and local vendors with leading household products.

ERA-JUSTIN ACHIEVERS POINT WAY TO SUMMER SALES

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

Ask ERA Justin Realty first quarter 2017 award achievers Glenn Elliot, Ilene Harpuder, Kristen Davis, Carol D. Calamari and Fara Espandi and the answer you'll hear is realistically. These Leadership Circle achievers will provide a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) so you'll have the answers to your real estate questions. 

"Thinking of selling your home and want to know how much it may sell for, then contact us and request a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine its fair market value,” recommends both Fara and Glenn.

“Fair market value is the highest price an informed buyer will pay.  An asking price is the advertised price of a house when it goes on the market and may be higher than the fair market value assuming that some negotiation will be necessary to reach an agreement with a buyer,” added Carol and Ilene.

Kristen added, “To get an estimate of fair market value, a homeowner can call our sales team, provided free of charge without obligation.”

Broker co-owner Jennifer Darby Metzger said, "In conducting a CMA, our sales professionals have access to a wide array of information, such as databases with recent listing and selling prices of similar homes, and how long they took to sell. The analysis can help a homeowner understand what today's markets mean for his or her home, and will provide a realistic fair market value.  Our sales professionals will use the CMA to help establish a selling marketing program. The CMA is 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.” 

Ron Darby, broker co-owner concluded, “Our CMA report is comprehensive in all aspects.  Complete with color photos and detailed information, it makes pricing easier for those planning a sale. There is a difference in real estate companies, and our details will make the difference. We believe that in order to exceed expectations of what ERA Justin Realty is about, we don’t offer just real estate basics, we are 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 2017 for their production.” 

ERA JUSTIN REALTY OFFERS RELOCATION SERVICES

Rosemarie Zembryski, a sales professional with ERA-Justin Realty shares the firm’s relocation services with North Jersey Newspapersreaders, published by USA Today. “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 new 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 early-on created a market niche for itself as a relocation specialist, when it was the only company to electronically transfer listings to relocating buyers, as part of the ERA national network" according to Rosemarie.



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, based on the newest technologies, 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 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 Realtor 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 Rosemarie.

"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,” she added.



Ron Darby broker co-owner said, “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 to receive this award. ERA Real Estate was the past recipient for customer satisfaction for first time home buyers. This was an honor above all honors. We continue to be proud as part of this achievement. Our team of sales agents exceed buyer expectations, and through their daily efforts this prestigious award has a home at our firm.



One can learn more and view the firm’s websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com. Reach all of the ERA Justin Realtor agent professionals at either of their two Rutherford office locations at 118 Jackson Avenue or 57 Park Avenue. By phone all can be reached at (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD.