ERA JUSTIN REALTY ACHIEVERS THROUGH MAY 2018

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

ERA JUSTIN REALTY ACHIEVERS THROUGH MAY 2018

In addition to being the ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle achievers, January through May 2018, all know the secrets to real estate success. It takes dedication from these sales professionals who are part of the 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 and their success in varied real estate economies.

Included are agents Joana Iliescu-April, Lee Schilare-February, Jennifer Sullivan-March, Julia Dagistanli-January, February, March, Michelle Korosy-April, May, and Fara Espandi-January, April, May.

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.

Ron Darby, Broker stated, “If you are thinking of selling your house in the near future and want to know for how much it may sell, then contact one of our Realtor sales agents at ERA Justin Realty and request a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine its fair market value. Our service is provided free of charge and without obligation. In conducting a CMA, we 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 houses took to sell. The resulting analysis can help a homeowner reach a realistic figure of fair market value. If a house is then put on the market we 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 prices that other houses in the area have sold. Our CMA report for our Sellers is truly comprehensive. 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 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 being honored, and offering over 1,000 written reviews.”

For more information, consumers can reach the ERA Justin Realty sales team at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenueand 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

Uncategorized • June 27, 2018

ERA Justin Realty Charitable and Community Events

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

ERA Justin Realty Charitable and Community Events

In addition to varied charitable and community events, ERA Justin Realty’s Operations Manager, Nona Orlando shares award art received for fundraising efforts for Muscular Dystrophy and the kids summer camp program. The award art by MDA child Reagan Imhoff is displayed on the MDA wall in their office. Ron Darby, MDA ERA fundraising chairman thanked the ERA Justin Realty teammates for their fundraising work for the kids over the years as well as the varied charitable and community events the firm spearheads.

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

Darby, for eighteen years, has also been the ERA New Jersey Chairman for MDA including Jennifer Darby Metzger for her efforts in assisting the team’s fundraising efforts. The firm continues to spearhead their efforts in various charitable missions.

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.”

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.

children's art • MDA Camp • send children to MDA camp • June 14, 2018

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

ERA Justin Realty Receives Art from MDA Children

ERA Justin Realty shares award art received for fundraising efforts for Muscular Dystrophy and the kids summer camp program. The art is displayed on the MDA wall in their office. Ron Darby, the MDA ERA fundraising chairman for eighteen 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 ERA/MDA President’s Club, honors shared only by organizations with year-long focus to the Summer Camp For Kids program and fundraising.

Darby, for eighteen years, is also the ERA New Jersey Chairman for MDA. The firm continues to spearhead their efforts for MDA in this lifesaving mission.

Adding, he 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.

1000 reviews • ERA Justin Realty • June 8, 2018

“One Review an Honor, Over 1,000 Reviews A Tradition”

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

ERA Justin Realty receiving over 1,000 written reviews from their buyers and sellers are on file with the firm. Focus from the firm’s buyers and sellers are the force that motivates the staff of active Realtor agents at ERA Justin Realty. Their Five Star reviews are on file for review. In addition, the firm tracks continuing activity of nearly 100 real estate firms who service the vast reaches of area communities and ERA Justin Realty has again proven itself to be a real estate market leader, stating, “One Review an Honor, Over 1,000 Reviews a Tradition.”

Ron Darby, ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner proudly offered, “Having our salespersons awarded these honors is incredible.” Continuing, Darby said, “Our fine professionals have also earned the elite Circle of Light for Community Service Award which was presented at the ERA global business conference in Los Angeles, California.”

Throughout 2018 our teammates will be pleased to provide a current market price analysis of your home at no cost or obligation. The report features current homes on the market, homes that have sold and closed, and details as to the current value of your home. It will also give specifics as to what a seller may do to make it more marketable for a sale. Invite them in, it will be well rewarding for your sales process.

The ERA Justin Realty team can be reached at either of their Rutherfordoffices at 118 Jackson Avenueand 57 Park Avenueand their Hoboken Meet & Greet location at 221 River Street, Hoboken. 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.

MDA Art Awards • MDA Camp • MDA Fundraising • MDA Summer Camp • May 20, 2018

ERA Justin Realty Broker Continues as Muscular Dystrophy NJ Chairman

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

ERA Justin Realty Broker Continues as Muscular Dystrophy NJ Chairman

ERA Justin Realty continues to receive special MDA art awards for their efforts as one of New Jersey’s top MDA fundraising real estate offices. All art is original and created by MDA children. Readers are invited to visit the ERA Justin Realty offices to view the vast collection which is prominently displayed. The firm continues to be inducted into the MDA President’s Club, honors shared only by organizations with year-long focus for MDA and the Summer Camp For Kids program.

Ron Darby, ERA Justin Realty Broker Co-owner who has chaired the MDA effort for eighteen years said, “It has been the focus of our staff of agents to raise tax deductible donations to send as many children to MDA summer camp as possible. We reach 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 are pooled in an effort to send children to a New Jersey MDA summer camp for a week. In the past, we had focused on raising funds for MDA research, but in recent years we wanted to help give these children an immediate positive experience by sending them to summer camp. Never-ending thanks to those who donate and to our ERA Justin Realty teammates. We are now planning our fundraising event for the 2018 summer.”

Each year MDA supports some 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. By becoming an MDA summer camp sponsor you can provide a local youngster with neuromuscular disease with many special summer memories.

Darby continued, “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.”

discount brokers • full service broker • you get what you pay for • May 1, 2018

ARE DISCOUNT REAL ESTATE BROKERS REALLY A BARGAIN?

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

ARE DISCOUNT REAL ESTATE BROKERS REALLY A BARGAIN?

Everybody wants a bargain. We all want to pay less for food, airfare and clothes so we go to shopping clubs, on-line and to shopping outlets, respectively, to buy discounted products and services. These are true bargains because we get the same brand name products for a lower price. But have you ever considered going to a discount dentist, doctor or lawyer? Probably not. When it comes to professional services, most of us feel that you get what you pay for.

Glenn Elliot, a consistent ERA Justin Realty Leadership Circle achiever, broker and REALTOR® agent suggests, “Let’s take real estate services, for example. If you consider that the most costly purchase in your life is going to be your house, it makes the most sense to use the best real estate professional you can find to buy or sell it. Not in every case, but sometimes sellers may be attracted to a discount broker based on suggested marketing. While many discount brokers advertise that they provide the same level of service as a traditional real estate broker, they may do so only to some extent. Sellers in some instances may be instructed to show their own house to potential buyers because, at a discounted commission rate, an agent may not accompany the buyer on the showing.”

By contrast, when you select and hire a local full service real estate agent to sell your home, you should seek and get a professional with experience and extensive skills in local value, marketing, financial advisory, sales, negotiations and overseeing the many tasks from the sale through title closing. Sometimes helping with clients’ anxieties and finding local contractors, attending inspections, helping to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy to the list, and you get the picture that real estate services go well beyond providing customers with just a listing or an online virtual tour of homes for sale.

Elliot continued, “Internet-based discount brokers without local offices, in particular, fail to attract buyers who need a REALTOR® with a local presence. The greatest flaw in their discount broker concept is that they alone can attract buyers, which is the primary reason for selling your home through a local REALTOR® in the first place. From the buyer’s point of view, there is absolutely no advantage to using an Internet discount real estate broker since the seller, not the buyer, pays the commission. Why not take advantage of all the services we offer to them, free of charge, such as previewing properties, visiting neighborhoods and homes together, helping them obtain mortgages from local lenders, finding good contractors and services in the local community and much more. Our ERA Justin real estate professionals are often the first person a buyer knows in the neighborhood, and is an invaluable resource to new homeowners.” All ERA Justin Realty full service 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.

1000 reviews • 5 star reviews • reviews • thousand reviews • April 23, 2018

1,000 ERA JUSTIN REALTY REVIEWS!

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

1,000 ERA JUSTIN REALTY REVIEWS!

“We selected ERA Justin Realty to sell thirteen of the Fairleigh Dickinson University houses. ERA Justin Realty was successful in the sales and closings for us. We are 100% pleased and satisfied with the professionalism of the entire ERA Justin Realty organization” …Shelia Robinson.

…

…We are so pleased that we have reached our 1,000 REVIEWS GOAL!
Yes 1,000 reviews from our wonderful buyers and sellers! Thanks all for making us so strong and achieving many hundreds of FIVE STAR reviews for our top award winning agents!!
Congratulations to our ERA JUSTIN REALTY teammates!

“The fact that these people are at the top of their field in both knowledge and wisdom is almost secondary. The family of trusted advisors at ERA Justin Relaty are the backbone of Rutherford with a heart for their community that is rarely seen.” …Kim Luckie

agent career opportunities • career • career opportunities • real estate career opportunities • April 20, 2018

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

ATTENTION AREA REAL ESTATE AGENTS~ AN OPPORTUNITY

How many agent careers exist when management truly works to help their agents be successful? We work with our agents each day to help them achieve their goals. To be successful, one should be with successful agents. We are seeking full time agents who want a rewarding career and to be part of our wonderfully successful team.

Jennifer Darby Metzger and Ronald Darby broker-owners speak from great hiring experience. The firm’s management team has trained and guided agents to success hundreds of times. Many ERA Justin Realtor agents have been with the firm for decades. We opened our doors in 1950 with earnings greater than many area real estate firms.

Jennifer said, “We stress stability, a necessity for success in this world of real estate. As real estate trends change, as agents’ needs change, we watch and listen. ERA Justin Realty has one of the strongest structures for agents. We also give our agents the greatest buyer base potential with stronger advertising than any other real estate firm in South Bergen County. Full color page advertising of our listings in North Jersey Newspapers plus dozens of property search websites brings an abundance of potential buyers directly to our agents while giving our sellers more marketing exposure than many other firms. Our ‘Winning Edge Teammate Advantage’ makes a huge difference for our teammates and we proudly are considered a real estate market leader by thousands of sellers and buyers and we offer internal training programs and a superior level of support as requested by our agents.”

Ron continued, “We offer over 1,000 buyer and seller reviews and are continually honored as a ‘Top-100’ ERA firm worldwide. We are proud of our achievements. Our team of Realtor agents work 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 at (201) 939-7500. Give us a few minutes and we’ll give you a rewarding lifetime career.”

moving tips • Moving with children • moving with kids • young children • April 18, 2018

ERA Justin’s Summer Relocation Tips for Kids 2018

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

ERA Justin’s Summer Relocation Tips for Kids 2018

Danielle Sette and Jessi Davidson active and focused sales professionals and Realtor agents with ERA Justin Realty offer important tips on Relocation Tips for kids. “Every year millions of families move. One of the most important issues for 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 mistakes we can make as adults is to assume that kids don’t care or won’t understand the details. Keeping them ‘in the loop,’ consulting them about choices whenever possible, and including them in the family game plan will work wonders toward their adjustment.” Other factors depend on a child’s age Danielle and Jessi 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 they can go to. If they take karate, or play soccer or baseball bring that information home. Even if the 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 concerned with 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:
Give young children an entertaining travel kit for the move.
Give older children a diary for recording the trip and move.
Give children of all ages a special address book and stationery set for keeping up with old friends.
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.
Give children a chore to do, such as working on their room (younger), supervising little siblings (middle), and painting or arranging furniture (older kids).
Take a break with the family as soon as possible to explore the museums, sights and recreation in your new city.
Arrange a visit to new schools and a meeting with the teacher before the actual first day of attendance.
Encourage the children to bring new friends home.

Share your feelings and encourage the kids to see the move as a family adventure. You’re all in it together. You will all experience emotional ups and downs, and it’s important that everyone understands how normal these feelings are. Acknowledge the emotions of moving. Looking ahead to the new house, new school, and new friends should shortly be an exciting experience.”

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 Realtor agents 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. Additional information about our firm is available on our 1000’s of homes searching websites at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.

2017 award • ERA Justin Realty • ERA real estate • gene francis memorial award • highest award from ERA • March 30, 2018

ERA Justin Realty Received the Gene Francis Memorial Award

by Jennifer Darby Metzger

ERA Justin Realty has been nominated and received the Gene Francis Memorial Award, the highest award in the ERA Franchise Systems network as a “2017 Top All-Around Company.”

The award was achieved through the efforts of their exceptional group of nearly 40 Realtor agents, Broker-Owners Jennifer Darby Metzger and Ron Darby and their exceptional management team comprised of Nona Orlando, Cindy Plessel, Mary Ellen Schnackenberg, Glenn Elliot, Jennifer Mazone and Michelle Korosy.

This was also achieved with the firm being named a Top-100 ERA company throughout the global ERA Network.

Their recognition comes on the heels of ERA Real Estate being ranked as one of the fastest growing real estate brands and quickly becoming a key regional player in the residential sector.

Jennifer Darby Metzger concluded, “It takes a group of people working together toward common goals to achieve this recognition. The common goals we are focused on include providing the highest level of customer service to our clients, unparalleled agent support, and best in industry technology.”

ERA JUSTIN REALTY ACHIEVERS THROUGH MAY 2018

ERA JUSTIN REALTY ACHIEVERS THROUGH MAY 2018

ERA Justin Realty Charitable and Community Events

ERA Justin Realty Charitable and Community Events

ERA Justin Realty Receives Art from MDA Children

“One Review an Honor, Over 1,000 Reviews A Tradition”

ERA Justin Realty Broker Continues as Muscular Dystrophy NJ Chairman

ERA Justin Realty Broker Continues as Muscular Dystrophy NJ Chairman

ARE DISCOUNT REAL ESTATE BROKERS REALLY A BARGAIN?

ARE DISCOUNT REAL ESTATE BROKERS REALLY A BARGAIN?

1,000 ERA JUSTIN REALTY REVIEWS!

ERA Justin’s Summer Relocation Tips for Kids 2018

ERA Justin Realty Received the Gene Francis Memorial Award

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