ERA JUSTIN REALTY ACHIEVERS THROUGHOUT 2016

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

ERA JUSTIN REALTY ACHIEVERS THROUGHOUT 2016

In addition to being the ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle achievers throughout the third quarter of 2016, Lee Schilare, Danny Simone, Rosemarie Zembryski, Peg McLaughlin, Carol D. Calamari, Jennifer Sullivan, Cathy Vick, Julia Dagistanli and Fara Espandi all know the secrets to real estate success. It takes dedication from these sales professionals who are part of the ERA Justin Realty success team. Simply watch them day after day, month after month, year after year. They are focused on exceeding the needs of their sellers and buyers, continuing with their success in varied real estate economies.

They have also offered their knowledge to readers on a variety of topics. Throughout the year topics are offered in North Jersey Newspapers, The South Bergenite and The Record, including, 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.

With over 35 years as an ERA market leader nationwide, ERA Justin Realty continues as a “Top-100” ERA firm serving Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex counties. They continue to grow their firm since opening their doors in 1950.

Although showing and selling real estate is a 365 day and night job for these ERA Justin Realtor professionals, their responsibilities go beyond what the public sees. The firm has a vast resource library of important topics to share with the public. These Realtors and their broker-owners 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 Ron Darby. “Attending on-going advanced training, seminars, round-table discussions with industry leaders and focus groups is what we continually do at our firm, much more than many other area real estate firms. We believe, in order to exceed sellers expectations of what a Realtor professional 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 sellers will hold us in the highest regard. To prove that, our sellers have put their thoughts in writing. We have on file for the asking, ‘What people are saying’ our report of nearly 800 quotes and reviews from our sellers and buyers. No other area real estate firm can offer that.”

“These ERA Justin Realtor professionals are our best-of-the-best through the third quarter, 2016. They achieved our ‘Leadership Circle’ status for their efforts above and beyond for their sellers and buyers,” concluded Jennifer Darby Metzger.

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 and 57 Park Avenue or at our Hoboken Meet and Greet location at 221 River Street. 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 atwww.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

autumn market • ERA Justin Realty • Jennifer Darby Metzger • Ron Darby • selling in autumn market • Strong seller competition • September 29, 2016

Strong Seller Competition Requires Attention For An Autumn Showing

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

Strong Seller Competition Requires Attention For An Autumn Showing

As important a landmark as buying a home is in people’s lives, you’d be surprised at how much of it can turn on snap decisions. If you’re selling a house you should consider putting careful thought into buyers’ first impressions, because many sales will be made or lost before they reach the front door – or as soon as they walk through it.

ERA Justin Realty’s Broker Co-owner Jennifer Metzger Darby offers a menu of possible ‘first impression’ areas that an owner may want to consider. “First consider curb appeal – the feeling customers get from the upkeep of the house and grounds, and how comfortable this makes them imagining themselves as a resident. You want to do everything you can to make them see your house as their house, both outside and in. Some painting if necessary is an investment that should more than pay for itself, and neat landscaping – trimmed shrubs, new flowers – puts your prospective buyers in just the right frame of mind. Inside, kitchens and bathrooms should be in sparkling condition – these rooms are known to be what makes up many home-seekers’ minds. Removal of odors like pet smells and smoke will lessen distractions for customers you want focusing on your home’s possibilities, and clearing of clutter is crucial.

The fewer belongings you have crowding your rooms and closets, the bigger the home will appear, and the easier it will be for potential buyers to envision placing their own possessions there. Put some things in storage if you need to, or hold a garage sale to help cut down on some of the build-up you were going to clear out for moving anyway. For buyers picturing themselves in your home, it’s also good to present the house in as general taste as possible – personal memorabilia, collectibles, and eccentric wall colors and furnishings should go out with the clutter. Rooms in a neutral white also helps convey the sense of spaciousness. Clean windows, fresh flowers, and other small details with big impact – they’re what you want to remember. From major improvements to subtle touches that tip the scales in your favor, the features of a house that we often take for granted can be the ones that determine your home selling success. According to the National Association of Realtors^®, curb appeal alone accounts for half of all home sales.”

Jennifer continued, “A little effort now saves you a lengthy process later. First impressions will expedite the sale, and securing the services of a qualified Realtor^® will make it all the surer. One of our ERA Justin Realtor agent professionals can guide you in all the above matters and more, from supplying a checklist of presentation tips, to recommending affordable painting contractors to helping you rearrange the furniture. Whatever it takes, we can give you confidence that, for some buyer soon, the showing of your home will be love at first sight. We also will provide a 2016 home market analysis (CMA) with information 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. 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. Our publication of nearly 800 Buyer and Seller reviews will give you the confidence in our firm.”

ERA Justin Realty proudly received the prestigious ERA world-wide 2003‘Commitment to Excellence Award’, selected from approximately 3,000 ERA real estate firms. Only outstanding business entities are honored and receive it. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice.

For more information on CMAs and dressing your house for a good showing, consumers can reach the ERA Justin Realty sales 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 1000s of homes website at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

autumn home repairs • ERA Justin Realty • home repair • Ron Darby • September 19, 2016

AUTUMN IS BEST TIME FOR VITAL HOME REPAIRS AND HELP BEFORE WINTER

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

AUTUMN IS BEST TIME FOR VITAL HOME REPAIRS AND HELP BEFORE WINTER

Autumn is here, leaves are turning beautiful colors, all signals that we are heading for winter. Winter plays havoc on houses, and autumn should be a time to take a walk around your house to get that winter chore list in order. Here are few areas to pay attention to according to ERA Justin Realty’s Broker Co-owner Ron Darby.

ROOF VENTILATION

Remember that ice dam on the roof last winter? Remember how hot your attic was when you went up there to check the cable wire last summer? Proper attic ventilation can help with both those problems, and autumn–while it’s not too hot or too cold–is an ideal time to take care of any necessary work. Attic ventilation should equal approximately 1 square foot of vent area for every 300 square feet of attic according to ventilation experts, so first figure out roughly how many square feet your attic is, and then divide by 300. The total vent area should be roughly split between high and low vents, so now divide that number by two. Take some measurements to see if you have an adequate amount of vent area in both the eaves and high on the roof, and add more as needed. Also, check the condition of existing vents to see that the screen is intact, flashings are secure and well sealed, and there are no other problems that need correcting.

SPRINKLERS

Permanent, in-ground sprinklers are great, as long as they’re properly adjusted. Run each set of sprinklers through a cycle, and watch how and where the water is hitting. Adjust or replace any sprinklers that are hitting your siding, washing out loose soil areas, spraying over foundation vents, or in any other way wetting areas on and around your house that shouldn’t be getting wet.

GRADE

Soil is also susceptible to being washed away or redistributed by heavy winter rains and melting snow. Now is the time to check and see if the grade around the outside of your home has been moved around by winter’s fury, which can result in runoff getting into your basement or crawlspace, or running into neighbor’s yards where it shouldn’t go. Look for areas where soil seems too high or too low in relation to your home, as well as for marks on your siding, foundation, walkways, and other areas that might indicate if soil or water is in a place it shouldn’t be. A 4-foot builder’s level placed on a long, straight board can help you check grade and slope–redistribute soil so that for every foot horizontally you have at least 1/4 inch of fall away from the house.

CHECK YOUR HOUSE NUMBERS

Can someone find your house easily, especially in the dark? Autumn is a great time to check that your house numbers are clearly visible from the street, that they are painted a contrasting color from whatever surface they are mounted on, that they are somehow hit by exterior lighting at night, and that they are not obscured by overgrown foliage.

FENCES AND GATES

Fence posts are especially susceptible to ground water saturation, and will loosen up and tilt if the soil around them gets soaked too deeply. Check fence posts in various areas by wiggling them to see how solidly embedded they are. If any are loose, wait until the surrounding soil has dried out before winter’s rains, then excavate around the bottom of the posts and pour additional concrete to stabilize them.

SMOKE DETECTORS

As always when it’s time to change the clocks, you want to check your smoke detectors. Replace the batteries, clean the covers, and test the detector’s operation before it’s too late. If you have gas-fired appliances in the house, including a water heater, now is also a great time to consider adding a carbon monoxide detector, which are inexpensive and easy to install, and are available at most home centers and other retailers of electrical parts and supplies.

Darby concluded, “If you are not personally handy, there are listings under handyman in many of the local newspapers who advertise for jobs big and small. You may want to phone more than one, ask and check their references for work they’ve done for other homeowners before making your hiring decision. Of course there are others areas to check before winter but it’s always good to do repairs before the winter weather prevents you from doing so.”

ERA Justin Realty proudly has received the prestigious ERA world-wide ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’, as a premier ERA real estate firm from nearly 3,000 ERA firms for their service to their Buyers and Sellers. Their 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 1000’s of homes at their websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

Uncategorized • September 2, 2016

A SAMPLING OF OUR APPROXIMATELY 800 REVIEWS FROM OUR BUYERS AND SELLERS

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

A SAMPLING OF OUR APPROXIMATELY 800 REVIEWS

FROM OUR BUYERS AND SELLERS

AND WHAT THEY ARE SAYING…….

“We were a personal referral. Rating ERA Justin and our agent Excellent, right down the list.” Jeff and Angela Waller

“I received excellent service from my agent. She will be my Realtor for the rest of my life. I am very thankful to her for all her efforts and her kindness and friendliness.” Farshad Kamali

“My associate did everything needed to make the sale and closing smooth. The buyer had demands and she worked closely with the buying agent and lawyers to get the transaction closed.” Laura Destefano

“As I reside in Manhattan, my agent made arrangements to meet with inspectors, engineers and others in my absence. She took care of adjustments, as moving a smoke alarm, change of locks and worked with lawyers to expedite the closing. My house was sold in less than a week.” Martin J. Poiese

“I had the good fortune to have an ERA agent on the sale side of my home and another ERA agent on the purchase side. Talk about a double-header. Everything went smoothly. I was ecstatic about the entire experience. Both agents were highly competent and extremely professional throughout the process. She kept us informed above and beyond our wildest expectations.” Robert Kearney

“Thank you again for all the work you have done in selling my house. Also thank you for being a friend to me and always being there for me. Take care and I hope to see you soon.” Dorothy Conrad

“A pleasure to work with during the sale of my home. She was persistent, diligent & professional at all times & went out of her way to accommodate my schedule. I was pleased with her performance from listing to closing.” Don Hayden

“Thank you for holding my hand through this whole process. Thanks for being so special. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to find me a wonderful new home and to give me a fresh beginning.” Carrie

“We want to thank you for your help with the sale of our house. You made us feel very comfortable and at ease. Your suggestions for improving our house before putting it up for sale were really helpful and made a big difference for a quick sale. You concern for details was greatly appreciated and we will always value your friendship.” Kaye & Frank Grasso

“We are truly grateful for having you sell us this home. Words alone cannot express what a lovely, efficient, professional and kind person you are. You always eased our minds during the process. Living in a hotel, you worked arduously up to the closing, in order to get us into our home.” Michael Lynch
“You are a great asset to ERA Justin Realty. In the process of buying our first home, we hit some unexpected obstacles. You stood by us as we continued to solve one obstacle after the other. It was an emotional roller coaster and you stayed for the ride. We cannot thank you enough.” Janice Colon & family

“We are exceptionally pleased with your performance regarding our Ridge Road house sale. We feel you went above and beyond the call of duty. Your honesty and integrity is above reproach.” Dr. Murray Elters

“Our agent was professional, personable and very helpful during our search for our dream house. We found it because of her effort. She was there for us every step of the process.” Charles Russell & Alisson Weld

“His attention to detail, knowledge and experience has helped us find our home in a timely manner.” Patricia Asaro

“He was very respectful to me and my husband, taking full consideration of our advanced ages. His attire was neat at all times and was on top of things immediately. If I had more property to sell I’d call on him and his ERA service.” Rita Hayes

“Our agent would call every day to check on us and really helpful with everything. She was excellent.” David Smeragliuolo

“Our ERA Justin agent is definitely an asset to ERA and we would highly recommend her highly.” Andrea Dirubba

“Our two agents were a great team. I was completely satisfied with them. They made every effort there was to sell my home.” L. Kutny

“She was referred to me through a friend. I was so pleased with her. She kept me informed throughout the process, was honest, went above and beyond the call of duty. I will recommend her to everyone I know.” Steven Martys

“My agent was available day and night to help with any problems and concerns. She tracked down information at the building department about our pool. She is extremely helpful.” Robert Farrell

“She was very competent in her knowledge of real estate. She was always there listening to my needs.” Gulbin Guldal

“There are many people who come and go in our lives. A few touch us in ways that change us forever, making us better from knowing them. You have made a difference in my life, and for this I am grateful. Thanks for all your time, concern and for being you!” You’re wonderful.” Mr & Mrs Nolen

“She was great and held my hand through every step of the way, and she fought for me when I needed help and didn’t know what else to do.” J. Michael Wormke

“My agent was exceedingly helpful, professional & always available. We could not ask for better service!” Julia Wigg & Carmen Cuccia

“We couldn’t have asked for a more personable, knowledge & efficient Realtor. You made our transaction a pleasurable experience.” Joe & Sue McGuire

“I told Janice what I was looking for & she found it in the shortest amount of time.” Nancy Tabachuk
“Your agent gave extra care and was exceptional in every way. Went out of her way to help find and complete the deal. Great person you should be proud of.” Acosto Arb

“What a pleasure to do business with. Would recommend Jennifer to anyone buying or selling a house!” Robert Gallucci

“Our agent was always available— gave me her cell and home numbers in case I needed her.” Patricia Hoelzel

“She was absolutely fantastic. She really wanted us to find a house that worked for us. She is a truly sincere, caring person that will take care of you.” Mark & Sarah Heerema

“Your agent couldn’t have been more helpful. She was so patient, never rushed me and I feel like I was her only client” Unsigned

“Definitely top-of-the-line. She was very cooperative, courteous, intelligent and informative. A pleasure to work with.” Mr. and Mrs. T. Miskura

“You’ve been great since we moved into Harmon Cove Towers, always helping us with our real estate needs. We love you. Thank you!” Maribel Alvarez

“In helping us, she was honest, trustworthy & extremely hard working. She made our transactions fast convenient & professional. It was a pleasure working with her.” The Atwells

“She facilitated our purchase beautifully. In six weeks we were in our new home.” Ronald & Eugenia Roman

“She was dependable, professional & knowledgeable. She truly understood what we wanted and worked hard to find us our home. Closing was also a pleasure, thanks.” Andrea DiRubba & Jeff Mauro

“Your decision to not answer your cell phone while with us looking for a home, was very much appreciated, full undivided attention was important to us.” Mr. Mrs. Castiblanco

“From our initial contact to closing our agent demonstrated availability, courtesy, attentiveness and professionalism. The experience at house hunting was not a chore, working with her.” Peter Wilson

“Our agent was extremely helpful & understanding in our needs, selling & buying our homes. We’d definitely use her again!” Kerin & Patty Garen

“Very helpful and professional. She answered all of my questions and concerns.” Cristina Vasquez

“She is a very trustworthy woman. She found me a house and also for my brother. We are very pleased with her efficiency!” Hamida Feroz
“She was absolutely Fantastic. She really wanted us to find a house that worked for us. She is a truly sincere, caring person that will take care of you.” Unsigned

“I am very pleased to have you as my agent. You sold the house within weeks instead of months. Thanks again!” Ed Kulas

“She was such a pleasure. Of all the things that happened during home sell/buy we could always count on her to know what was going on!” Unsigned

“I will always come to you as my friend & the only Realtor agent I ever want. I did not expect to be friends but I did & it made my buying experience great.” Mohammad ElDosougi

“She was professional, personable & very helpful during our search for our “dream house!” We found it because of her effort. She was there for us every step of the process.” Charles Russell & Alisson Weld

“The experience we had with her was very professional. The service was excellent. She was very understanding to our needs. She was always there to listen to what we wanted and helped us during the search for our house. We were very pleased with the close attention she had for us. She was very kind and friendly. Thank you!” Gulbin Guldal

“What more can I say? Everything turned out just fine.” Thomas & Dorothy Miskura

“Our agent was very helpful.” Nancy Tabachuk

“Excellent service, highly committed agent, willing to go beyond the call of duty to help us through the home buying process, became our friend and neighbor. She was willing to go make measurements prior to closing and willing to open the house for contractor and plumber when were not available.” Debra Bouabidi

“A consummate professional. She is there for her clients 24/7. No concern is too trivial or problem too big for Ilene! She has sold three of our houses and found us three homes to purchase. She is the best!” Geri and Bob Ferrell

“Thank you for being the mediator, salesperson, coordinator and a confidant, a friend to both of us as we were going through this ordeal with our home. You went above and beyond a salesperson or broker’s responsibility and we can only credit you for supporting us while the house was a mess and you were handling open houses to sell it. Your judgments were on target and your guidance was gentle and welcome. Because we listened to your advice, our home is now under contract for more than its listing price. I am very grateful to you for taking care. This is not our first experience with our salesperson. She sold my father’s house for us. And as with our house, she had followed through on all loose ends to make sure the deal closed. Your office should be proud to have her as a salesperson and we suspect other sales people in your office can use her as a role model to further service their clients.” Sal and Gloria Caruso

“Her experience and professionalism is first rate! No one knows the area better.” Jim and Kellie F.

“Here are my comments. You are very informative, polite and thorough.” Garth Hadley

“Thank you for the wonderful job you did with the sale of my home. Your professionalism and expertise was very important to me.” Edward McMahon

“Our agent was extremely knowledgeable on the questions we had on purchasing a home. He was confident, courteous and very detail oriented.” Richard and Gina Lugo

“She was just wonderful! Extremely patient, very understanding and helpful. We actually recommended her to our brother-in-law and some friends!” Mihaela and Razvan Nicolescu

“Our agent found us the perfect house and helped to make it a hassle-free experience for us.” Stefanie Kaup

“Our agent was great. Very professional. Always returned our phone calls. We would definitely recommend him to others. You listed and sold my house.” Marielle and David Finucane

“My agent and the ERA Justin Realty Co. was a pleasure to work with during the sale of my home. Instead of making this a burdensome task she managed to turn it into a satisfactory experience. She was persistent, diligent, and professional at all times. She went out of her way to accommodate my schedule. She always called and arrived on time for her appointments to show the house. I was very pleased with her performance from listing to closing.” Don Hayden

“Thanks for your prompt and professional help.” unsigned
“I did business with her and I’m very satisfied. I became acquainted with her through seeing an ERA Justin Realty yard sign. I will use her in real estate again.” Joseph Gilliam

“My agent’s knowledge and helpfulness is excellent. Also excellent service from ERA Justin Realty. She is honest and courteous and I’ll use ERA Justin Realty and my agent again.” Jeff and Angela Waller

“Thanks for your prompt and professional help.” unsigned

“I did business with her and I’m very satisfied. I became acquainted with her through seeing an ERA Justin Realty yard sign. I will use her in real estate again.” Joseph Gilliam

“My agent was very attentive and always made himself available.” Venecia Alfonso

ERA Justin Realty • ERA Summer Camp challange • MDA Camp • MDA Summer Camp • Summer camp • August 31, 2016

ERA Justin Realtors Send Youngsters to MDA Summer Camp

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

ERA Justin Realtors Send Youngsters to MDA Summer Camp

Since 1955, MDA has built bridges and knocked down barriers for youngsters with neuromuscular diseases by providing an unforgettable week at MDA summer camp, in part this summer through the efforts of the ERA Justin Realty teammates, pictured, Lee Schilare, MDA coordinator Cathy Vick and Jennifer Sofia. All were recently invited to attend the MDA VIP Summer Camp day to be with the kids.

Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger Broker Co-owners and ERA MDA Chairpersons for New Jersey for sixteen years said, “It has been the focus of our entire staff of agents to raise tax deductible donations to send as many children to MDA summer camp as possible. We reached out to all of the business firms and individuals we transact business with throughout the year to send in their donations large and small. Donations were pooled in an effort to send children to the MDA summer camp for a week. In the past we had focused on raising funds for MDA research, but we now focus to give these children an immediate positive experience. Due to the untiring efforts of our staff and those who donated, the MDA youngsters are enjoying a week in the country in a structured environment to fit their abilities.

Our ERA Justin Realty team of 40 never stopped until our summer goal for our MDA youngsters was met. Additionally, we chair the ERA Brokers of NJ fundraising. In total, by year end we hope to achieve collective totals approaching $30,000.

Each year MDA supports nearly 90 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.

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. The firm is now continuing their MDA Summer Camp fundraising activities, preparing for next year. If you have questions on this great program for the kids, call us at (201) 939-7500.

To reach the ERA Justin Realty team with questions about being part of the MDA team or with real estate questions, they can be reached at their Rutherford office at 118 Jackson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ. 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 • ERA Young Leaders Network • Jennifer Darby Metzger • Ron Darby • August 20, 2016

JENNIFER DARBY METZGER OF ERA JUSTIN REALTY ATTENDS 2016 ERA® YOUNG LEADERS NETWORK

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

JENNIFER DARBY METZGER OF ERA JUSTIN REALTY ATTENDS

2016 ERA^® YOUNG LEADERS NETWORK

Summer Summit Prepares Future Real Estate Leaders

Jennifer Darby Metzger of ERA Justin Realty recently attended ERA Real Estate’s 2016 Young Leaders Network Summer Summit, an elite educational event hosted in Birmingham, Alabama by ERA King Real Estate. Attendees represented many of the most successful ERA organizations nationwide.

Over the three-day long event, Metzger and the other 20+ Young Leaders participated in team-building and motivational exercises focused on succession planning, growth and leveraging cutting-edge tools. 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 provided the opportunity for the group of us to absorb insight from and ask questions of some of the top professionals in the ERA network,” Metzger said. “We talked about everything from market expansion and the latest in ERA’s resources to creating agent value and I look forward to adopting our collective learnings in our New Jersey market.”

“This year’s Young Leader’s Network Summer Summit marked our fifth annual gathering, and the amount of knowledge sharing and collaboration that took place was incredible,” said Sue Yannaccone, chief operating officer, ERA Franchise Systems. “Our Young Leaders are eager to keep the real estate industry moving forward, and we at ERA are proud to offer these opportunities for them to continue to do so.”

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

“We firmly believe in acting as partners for our young professionals, to help them grow and develop into the next generation of industry and ERA leaders,” said Everett King, broker/owner of ERA King Real Estate. “We were proud to be chosen as the hosts of the fifth annual Summer Summit and thoroughly enjoyed the discussion around real estate’s future that took place.”

Metzger continued, we are proud that ERA Justin Realty is an innovative leader in the real estate industry since 1950 with 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. Each office is independently owned and operated.

ERA Justin is proud of its culture as a company that has allowed it to flourish for 65 years and has never wavered from the vision of “Just Do the Right Thing.” Throughout the decades, ERA Justin Realty has been able to outperform its markets by operating as an agent support business, empowering its team members to bring personalized and professional service to the community. Under the leadership of Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger the firm is a consistent leader in a competitive market, leveraging savvy lead management systems to fuel agent productivity and support recruiting and retention. Concluding, Metzger said, We thank ERA King Realty Real Estate for being a perfect host, as their philosophy and ours parallels each other so closely.

“There is a difference in real estate companies,” said Metzger. “Attending on-going advanced training, seminars, round-table discussions with industry leaders and focus groups is what we continually do at our firm, much more than many other area real estate firms. We believe, in order to exceed expectations of what a real estate firm 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 sellers will hold us in the highest regard. To prove that, our buyers and sellers have put their reviews in writing. We have on file for the asking, ‘What people are saying’ our report of nearly 800 reviews. No other area real estate firm can offer that. We are proud.

For decades ERA Justin Realty has been honored as a ‘Top-100’ ERA firm worldwide and has been the 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. Speak with any of our agents, phone us or view our websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.”

ERA Justin Realty operates two state-of-the-art Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue. By office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD.

ERA Justin Realty • ERA Young Leaders Network • Jennifer Darby Metzger • Ron Darby • August 20, 2016

JENNIFER DARBY METZGER OF ERA JUSTIN REALTY ATTENDS 2016 ERA® YOUNG LEADERS NETWORK

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

JENNIFER DARBY METZGER OF ERA JUSTIN REALTY ATTENDS

2016 ERA^® YOUNG LEADERS NETWORK

Summer Summit Prepares Future Real Estate Leaders

ERA Justin Realty operates two state-of-the-art Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue. By office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD.

articles • ERA Justin Realty • Jennifer Darby Metzger • real estate information • Ron Darby • August 15, 2016

ERA JUSTIN REALTY SHARES KNOWLEDGE ON TIMELY TOPICS

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

ERA JUSTIN REALTY SHARES KNOWLEDGE ON TIMELY TOPICS

Throughout the year topics offered through ERA Justin Realty and published in the South Bergenite 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, sellers and their agents.

The firm has a vast resource library of important topics it shares with the public. ERA Justin Realty Broker-Owners Ron Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger are always advising readers on topics that aid them in making sound real estate decisions regarding their homes throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson Counties New Jersey.

According to Ron with Jennifer they have steered ERA Justin Realty to success. “We all work as a team each day to help achieve our goals for our buyers and sellers in a constant changing real estate industry. Our team of agents also share past experiences of their real estate beginnings and how and why they joined and enjoy their successes at ERA Justin Realty. Our firm’s management team has hired, trained and guided our agents to success since our beginnings in 1950.”

“There is a difference in real estate companies,” said Jennifer. “Attending on-going advanced training, seminars, round-table discussions with industry leaders and focus groups is what we continually do at our firm, much more than many other area real estate firms. We believe, in order to exceed expectations of what a real estate firm 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 sellers will hold us in the highest regard. To prove that, our buyers and sellers have put their reviews in writing. We have on file for the asking, ‘What people are saying’ our report of nearly 800 reviews. No other area real estate firm can offer that. We are proud.

For decades ERA Justin Realty has been honored as a ‘Top-100’ ERA firm worldwide from over approximately 30,000 ERA brokers and agents and has been the 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 Advantage’ package has been structured so agents have a sense of pride in their industry, our firm and other benefits which they deserve in this new age of real estate.”

Ron concluded, “Speak with any of our agents, phone us or view our websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.” ERA Justin Realty operates two state-of-the-art Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue. By office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD.

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.bank owned homes • ERA Justin Realty • foreclosures • Jennifer Darby Metzger • real estate owned • REO • Ron Darby • July 5, 2016

ERA Justin Realty Reviews its REO Division Opportunities

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

ERA Justin Realty Reviews its REO Division Opportunities

Jennifer Darby Metzger and Ron Darby, Broker Owners of ERA Justin Realty have recently expanded their REO opportunities for their buyers. It was time to broaden their reach in the Real Estate Owned markets with banks and lenders and whose outreach will bring many opportunities to the firm through REO relationships and associations which can bring great opportunities to our investor clients.

Through their knowledge and experience in the specialized REO and short sale segment of real estate from luxury to entry level homes, ERA Justin Realty’s listing outreach will expand with new opportunities for their buyers & investors.

Real Estate Owned or REO is a term used to describe a class of property owned by a lender, typically a bank, government agency, or government loan insurer after an unsuccessful sale at a foreclosure auction. A foreclosing beneficiary will typically set the opening bid at a foreclosure auction for at least the outstanding loan amount. If there are no bidders that are interested, then the beneficiary will legally repossess the property. This is commonly the case when the amount owed on the home is higher than the current market value of this foreclosure property, such as with a high loan-to-value mortgage following a real estate bubble. As soon as the beneficiary repossesses the property it is listed on their books categorized as an as REO asset.

Bank REO properties are generally in condition of needed repairs and maintenance, both to satisfy property upkeep laws and to preserve and prepare the property for sale. Maintenance is generally the responsibility of the mortgage servicer and is often in turn provided by a specialized property preservation group. These property preservation services include: securing a property, changing locks, boarding up, debris removal, property maintenance, winterizing, cutting grass, repairing or tarping roof leaks, and rehabilitation.

As soon as a property goes into a distressed status (the borrower/home owner misses mortgage payments) the beneficiary will want to determine the amount of equity that the property has. A method to determine the equity is to order an appraisal. Based on the amount of equity that is determined, the bank will decide whether to allow a short sale (if requested by the homeowner). If no short sale is requested by the home owner, the beneficiary will continue the foreclosure process. If the beneficiary is unable to sell the property through a short sale or at a foreclosure auction it will then become an REO property.

After a repossession from which the property becomes classified as REO, the beneficiary will go through the process of trying to sell the property by obtaining the services of an REO Asset Manager. The beneficiary will remove the liens and other debts on the home and try to resell it to the public, either through future auctions, direct marketing through a real estate broker. Real estate investors will often purchase these properties because of discounts offered to compensate for the condition of the property. Some REO properties on the open market will be listed in MLS by the broker who performed a broker price opinion.

Jennifer concluded, “Our Team is happy to be working on these REO homes bringing new buyers and investors to close title so the real work of fixing the house can begin. We certainly feel that we are contributing to these communities by selling these homes so the conditions of them improve helping the neighborhoods rebound. It is hard to see a house go into disrepair and become overgrown on your street and not be able to do anything about it. It feels fulfilling that we are doing well for our neighbors and all of the communities we serve”

All of the ERA Justin Realty full service sales 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. Search real estate opportunities at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

ERA Justin Realty • Jennifer Darby Metzger • relocation with kids • Ron Darby • Rutherford real estate • May 31, 2016

ERA JUSTIN REALTY’S JENNIFER DARBY METZGER AND RON DARBY OFFER RELOCATION TIPS FOR KIDS

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

ERA JUSTIN REALTY’S JENNIFER DARBY METZGER

AND RON DARBY OFFER RELOCATION TIPS FOR KIDS

Jennifer Darby Metzger and Ron Darby Broker Co-Owners of ERA Justin Realty offers to area readers, important tips on Relocation for kids.

“Every year, one out of five American families may move. One of the most important issues to anyone with kids is their reaction to the news that they’re moving and their adjustment to the new home. Being informed is very important to children. One of the worst mistakes we can make as adults is to assume that kids don’t care or won’t understand the details. These are general guidelines while keeping them ‘in the loop,’ consulting them about choices whenever possible, and including them in the family game plan may work wonders toward their adjustment.”

Factors depend on a child’s age, Ron Darby Broker Co-owner continued: “Preschool children: Kids under the age of six may worry about being left behind, or being separated from their parents. If you go on an orientation or house-hunting trip before hand without the children, it’s important to reassure kids this age that you will be back; bring something unique back to them from the new town. It’s also very important for them to express their feelings about the move. Give them a job to do – have them be responsible for boxing up their favorite toys, and ‘labeling’ their boxes with crayons and stickers.

Ages 6 to 12: Elementary age kids are usually most concerned with how the everyday routines of their lives are going to change. Showing them pictures, videos and magazines of their new home will help a lot, especially if you can find new places in advance for the things they like to do. If your child takes dance lessons, find and share information about the new dance studio she can go to. If he takes karate, or plays soccer or baseball . . . even if her favorite thing to do is the park or the pizza parlor, find these places in your new neighborhood and get brochures, pictures or videos.

Teenagers: Teenagers are most concerned with fitting in. They may react angrily to the move, even insist they’re not going. This is usually due to the total lack of control they have over everything important in their lives – friends, school and jobs – being disrupted. These children can be very worried about making new friends, and what will be different in the new school. They are curious about the clothing, hairstyles, bicycles, cars, etc. that kids in the new city will have. Pictures of all these things are very helpful, so if you take an orientation trip be sure to take many detailed photos/videos of the schools they will be attending.

Other tips for making the transition: 1) Give young children an entertaining travel kit for the move. 2) Give older children a diary for recording the trip and move. 3) Give children of all ages a special address book and stationery set for keeping up with old friends. 4) Take videos of the new home if the kids won’t get to see it before the move. Arrive well before the movers so kids can explore and become acquainted first. 5) Give children a chore to do, such as working on their room (younger), supervising little siblings (middle), and painting or arranging furniture (older kids). 6) Take a break with the family as soon as possible to explore the museums, sights and recreation in your new city. 7) Arrange a visit to new schools and a meeting with the teacher before the actual first day of attendance. 8) Encourage the children to bring new friends home.”

Metzger added, “Regardless of when you move, prepare your children well for the transition. By planning ahead, you’ll be able to offer them a few details of what to expect. Give the kids plenty of opportunity to express their feelings about the move, and their anxieties about the new school, new friends, teachers, and their sadness at leaving all that is familiar. Try to find ways to address your own emotional needs and your stress load so that you appear available to the kids at all times. Their concerns will only be heightened if they see you with concerns. Find a balance with yourself and your kids, and keep communication open. Planning and organizing can help keep stress to a minimum. Keep an eye out for signs of stress and anxiety in your kids. Different children have different needs, certainly, and all kids process stress differently. If you do notice acting out or other behaviors that indicate adjustment problems, talk to the guidance counselor or the pediatrician about how to proceed. Share your feelings and encourage the kids to see the move as a family adventure. You’re all in it together.

Darby concluded, “This is an overview of how you may want to handle your move. It is our pleasure to assist our home Buyers and Sellers throughout the entire process. Reach any of our sales professionals at either of our two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue or 57 Park Avenue. By phone, (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD, and view 1000’s of homes on our websites, www.erajustin.com or www.erajustinrealty.com.

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