Marie Episale, REALTOR, e-PRO CENTURY 21 Crest Real Estate, Pompton Plains, NJ I came across this article by way of Twitter. Thought I'd pass it along.
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•10. Meditate and focus on the positive. It's a simple (and free) way to detoxify your mind and spirit. Tere Episale, REALTOR, e-PRO Real Estate Sales Consultant CENTURY 21 Crest Real Estate, Pompton Plains, NJ Tere is most definitely The Go To Realtor! She provides the best in service with an immense amount of knowledge and experience. If you need a REALTOR to consult with concerning this current Real Estate Market, Tere Episale is the one to reach out to. Tere has been in the Real Estate profession for 22 years but her enthusiasm and sharpness of mind is as if she started yesterday. Friendly, helpful, insightful, creative, energetic are but a few of the qualities she possesses in abundance. Now residing in Fayson Lakes, Kinnelon, NJ, Tere's home town was Haskell, New Jersey in the Borough of Wanaque (Passaic County) where she maintains a dedicated website to the residents of Wanaque and Haskell. http://www.wanaqueneighbors.com Her knowledge of local areas and the dedicated service Tere gives to her clients is the foundation of her success, and what makes her a true "Go To Realtor". Much of Tere's business comes from her past clients who would not consider using or referring business to any one else. Tere is consistently honored with an abundance of recognition and awards. Just in this past week, she received the New Jersey Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence Award at a honoree luncheon at The Brownstone in Paterson, NJ. Tere was also honored by Century 21 International with Masters Level Emerald award, an award of excellence in production and was the 2008 Top Producer at Century 21 Crest Real Estate. The production awards measure the amount of business conducted within a particular time frame, but the award that Tere can be most proud of is the Century 21 Quality Service Award that she was presented with this past Friday. The Quality Service award is earned by customer / client feedback as to service received during a transaction. An agent is rated on 10 different categories of service and customer care by the clients themselves after a transaction closes. It is this service quality that Tere's estate business embodies. I am Sales Manager / Trainer at Century 21 Crest Real Estate in Pompton Plains and am also Tere's sister. I can personally attest to her level of devotion to her clients and the Real Estate business. Everyone takes time off sometimes, right? On a recent "sisters weekend" in Florida with Tere and my other sister Rosanne, I was witness to her level of dedication as she answered her cell phone on the beach, at a restaurant, while walking in the sand, or "relaxing" at the condo. Her phone rang, she answered it, and gave her full attention and assistance even if her sisters were left waiting! No kidding, she cares! If you looking for that Real Estate agent who really wants to help you, who really understands the complications of this current Real Estate market, call Tere Episale. If you are unsure if you should sell your home now, or wait a bit, consult with Tere Episale! If you are a first time home buyer and want to take advantage of these unbelievably low prices, the $8,000 first time home buyer credit and low interest rates, connect with Tere Episale, The Go To Realtor!! Tere can be reached at CENTURY 21 Crest Real Estate at 973-646-7425 (office direct); 201-960-9084 (cell), tepisale@aol.com, on facebook http://www.facebook.com/people/Tere-Episale/1204569902; on twitter: TEpisale Her websites: http://www.NorthNJproperties.com , http://www.WanaqueNeighbors.com and her blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/tepisale.
CENTURY 21 Crest Real Estate, Pompton Plains, NJ. NO FEAR! If there is one concept to be embraced by Real Estate professionals, it is to have no fear. Tina Cali understands that. Tina may not have many years as a licensed Real Estate professional, but she has what it takes. She is smart, dedicated, takes advantage of all learning opportunities, is on the cutting edge of technology, has superior customer service, an excellent personality and oh yeah, SHE HAS NO FEAR! No matter what someone may throw at her as far as a Real Estate situation goes, Tina steps up to the challenge and knows what to do, always with the best interest of her customer in mind. Behind on your payments, owe more than you home is worth? Call Tina, she will help you. A first time buyer who wants to buy a home at a good price and take advantage of low interest rates and get the $8,000 tax credit... Call Tina. A family who wants to sell now and buy bigger? How to figure out if this is the time to sell/buy? Call Tina Cali. Tina can be reached at 973-686-1500 or on her cell 973-493-1477 . Check out her website www.homesbytinacali.com As Sales Manager for Century 21 Crest Real Estate, I just wanted to say how proud I was of Tina and how lucky her clients are to have her work on their behalf. Tina lives in Riverdale, NJ and is especially knowledgeable about Riverdale and nearby communities. Below is a testimonial from a few current clients: I find Tina Santangelo-Cali a person of refinement and professionalism. She was like a breath of fresh air once I knew that I would be putting my house on the market. I can not tell you exactly why I chose Tina over the wave of realtors other than I felt a sense of caring and really wanting to meet my needs. I find Tina personable and reliable. I have every confidence that Tina will bring the right person to my home so that they can experience the joy of making their own memories in a place that I call home. Patricia A. TINA YOU ARE DOING SUCH A WONDERFULE JOB!! I can't be more pleased with all you are doing in the sale of our home. Thank you! JoAnne We really liked the way Tina worked with us. We didn't feel like we were under any pressure and she gave us real insight into the current market condions. That along with her commitment to our needs made the whole experience a pleasure. We will definitely recommend Tina to any of our colleagues looking to sell or purchase. Martha and Dan Wanaque New Jersey is located in Passaic County. Wanaque Borough includes the town of Haskell. These are the active listings in the Garden State Multiple Listing Service (GSMLS) as of Wednesday, March 25th, 2009. Please contact Marie Episale for further information. 201-314-0106 or mcepi@aol.com
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Why a Real Estate Career? Why Now?
by Marie Episale, REALTOR, e-PRO, RECS Broker-Salesperson, Century 21 Crest Real Estate, Pompton Plains, New Jersey
Timing is everything. Don't you just hate it when you have said, I should have done that then.... If ever there was a time to begin a career in Real Estate, this is it. The economic crisis is predicted to end in 2009 and a robust economic recovery is expected to begin in 2010. A growing population and stabilizing economy will provide the basis for increased home sales. More affordable home prices will attract first-time buyers, which will result in more opportunity for Real Estate professionals.
If you are looking for a career change, need more household income, are currently unemployed, or concerned about being fired, this might be the time to get your Real Estate license.. Go to school now. Learn this profession now.
The buyers who have been sitting on the "fence" trying to figure out if we are "at the bottom" of the market and if prices will continue to drop are realizing that IT IS TIME TO ACT. Buyers are "hopping off that fence" and hitting the ground running, in large numbers so they can take advantage of these low prices and low interest rates. Sellers who have to sell or have decided it is a good time to sell (they may be buying another home at a low price) are pricing their homes to SELL not SIT. Good balance here. The supply and demand balance shift has begun. We are seeing more and more homes go under contract (supply decreasing, demand increasing). The "rumblings" are being felt throughout our market area.
The "Help Wanted" sign is out at Century 21 Crest Real Estate.
About the Career : Buying a home is one of the most important financial investments individuals make in their lives. Qualified salespeople are needed to assist them in making informed decisions. As a real estate salesperson, it will be your job to market homes to maximize profit for your sellers and to guide buyers through the maze of many decisions involved in purchasing their ideal property.
Work in a field where no two days are the same - obtain listings, determine sales prices, show properties, conduct open houses, counsel and educate buyers, oversee home inspections, assist with mortgage and financing process, negotiate contracts or watch your happy buyers turn the key on their new home. It's a flexible career that can conform to your life, your way. You organize and make your own hours, and experience a very high-income potential. You will interact with many different people, from all walks of life, and you will be integral part of a real estate team and company.. There has never been a better time to get your real estate license. Make the decision for a "new beginning". Start a flexible, challenging, and lucrative real estate career today.
New Jersey Real Estate licensing requirements:
Step 1: Enroll in an accredited real estate salesperson school
Step 2: Prepare for the real estate license exam
Step 3: Pass the state real estate license examination
Step 4: Work in a real estate office under the supervision of a licensed broker
Why a Real Estate Career?
Low training and licensing costs
Focused "get your income stream going" training and support
Flexible hours, for humans with obligations and desires other than work
Great commission checks - Great Income
Give yourself a raise when you need more money
Be your own boss. You are in charge of your destiny and your income.
What would I do and what would it take?
•Set income goals
•Make a plan (we help)
•Work that plan (we help if you want us to)
•Hours: This varies with the individual. Many make 6 figures with the equivalent of 3-4 work days. It's the plan implementation that will dictate how you spend your time. You don't' have to work a lot of hours, but the hours you do work need to be focused and purposeful.
•Pay: by commission; amount limited only by your work habits and enthusiasm
It would help if you have these attributes: (or can find them within you)
Self starter You don't need someone to tell you to get up, get ready and get to work
Self motivator You like encouragement & motivational speakers, but do an excellent job of motivating yourself.
Open to change The Real Estate business is dynamic, constantly changing, and you need to stay alert to new ideas, new techniques and methods and be willing to implement them quickly.
Positive Attitude: You know what that means. Say something nice, not mean ALL THE TIME. Find the lemonade in the lemons. See the bright side of everything.
Ability to Visualize See it, think it, open your self to it, accept it. It will happen. Yes, we embrace the principles of "The Secret".
Have Confidence You like who you are. You meet the challenges that are required. You practice, rehearse, review and practice again what you have learned. Then you can be confident.
Team PlayerYou work for yourself, but always with the company in mind and your colleagues.
Like People: You have to at least like the human race. Recognize that we are all connected and are in this world together. You will have knowledge and information that will be able to help many, many people with making good decisions with Real Estate sales and purchases. Contrary to what many think, you don't have to be a constant "people person". Just do a solid job with enthusiasm, integrity and body of knowledge, and let people know you are a licensed Real Estate salesperson. Don't be a "secret agent", but you don't have to "party" every day or have "mundane" conversations with people you don't know all the time. Just be yourself, but let the world know you are able to help with Real Estate needs when the time presents itself. Be the "answer person". Any time, any where, ask me about Real Estate!! Good customer service is key!
Good Organization Skills: A must. Why? Your clients need to know you value their time and goals. You need to organize your calls, e-mails, calendar entries and FOLLOW UP, FOLLOW UP, FOLLOW UP. Hard to believe you really care, if you don't remember what your client wanted, when they wanted it and how important it is to them. You will be responsible to guide your clients through a transaction process with such things as down payment deposits, home inspections, mortgage process and a smooth move. You need organization skills to do this well.
Communication Skills: Think about it. Buyers and Sellers are usually very clear about what they want. They want to sell their home (property) or buy a home (property). Not hard. Just LISTEN! You will need to LISTEN carefully to their expressed needs and wants, and then ASK QUESTIONS to determine "hidden" motivators that they may not even be aware of.
Useful facts and Info
• YES, WE ARE HIRING ---More agents, more business, better ability to serve our customers.
Century 21 Crest Real Estate- Location: 142 Route 23 North, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Contact: Marie Episale, REALTOR, e-PRO, RECS / Broker-Salesperson / Sales Manager / Trainer 973-646-7423 office direct 201-314-0106 celL mcepi@aol.com www.marieepisale.com
• Age restriction: Whatever your age, it's good (18+). We have a "niche" just for you.
• Career counseling if you are considering getting your NJ Real Estate license
• You don't have to be "full time" , but you must possess "full time" knowledge, skills, commitment, and dedication to each and every client you CHOOSE to work with.
Process:
• Enroll in a certified pre licensing school : Several locations in northern New Jersey
** 75 hour course : 3 wk days; 12 week (2 nites/wk) evenins; 12 wk Saturdays
• Complete pre licensing course - take exam - pass
• Sit for NJ State licensing test - pass -
• Get your fingerprints processed
• Meet with us to process your paperwork and get you started!
Costs: (How much is this going to cost me? really.)
$299 Pre licensing course cost. Includes course book.
$79 fingerprint processing cost
$175 NJ Real Estate commission fee
$250 Errors & Omission Insurance
$379 Membership fee: Passaic County Board of Realtors, NJ Assoc of Realtors, National Assoc of Realtors
$ 50 Business cards (1000 count)
Other costs that are optional but needed if you intend to be an active agent:
Multiple Listing Services (e.g. GSMLS $62.50 / 6 months)
Lockbox Key fees, Signs and sign riders, Web Sites to promote your business and your listings
Promotional items to promote your business (pens, calendars etc)
Gas for your car (price fluctuates)
Smile for your face (zero cost and really not optional)
** note: compare this cost to a 4 year college degree (I know, I have one) or starting your own business (such as a restaurant, bar, gym) and the income potential derived from a career in Real Estate. No brainer. It's not very expensive to start your own "Real Estate business" and career.
If you want more information on getting your New Jersey Real Estate license, please contact me. Even if it is just "tickling" your mind and you want to talk about it. If you are a Licensed Agent reading this, and want to know what it would be like to work with our dynamic office, we can talk. Marie Episale: mcepi@aol.com 973-646-7423
Anthony Cheff Integrates a Custom IDX Solution Into the Search Function of His Real Estate Website
Efficient and easy-to-use IDX tools speed up the online property search, saving both realtors and their clients time and hassle.
Pompton Plains, New Jersey -- CENTURY 21 Crest Real Estate is elated with the addition of Anthony Cheff to the constantly growing database of real estate agents, brokers and companies upgrading the search functions of their websites with a custom IDX solution, providing a much easier and more efficient way for potential home buyers to search for properties online. Anthony recently expanded his web presence with a website powered by BroadSpire. Patricia Wojtyszyn, Broker-Owner of CENTURY 21 Crest Real Estate and Marie Episale, Sales Manager applaud Anthony's technology integration into his Real Estate business.
Residing in the White Rock community in Jefferson Township, New Jersey, Cheff as a member of the Garden State Multiple Listing Service and through IDX technology, clients in Jefferson and it's surrounding areas will be able to view thousands of the most up-to-date property listings and details, all without ever leaving Cheff's site. The innovative Internet Data Exchange (IDX) technology extracts raw listing data details from the GSMLS and formats the information in a way that clients can view each listing as a seamlessly integrated part of Cheff's website. Anthony's website also provides valuable information about the Real Estate market in general as well as specific town demographics and information.
Different search options make it possible for Cheff's clients to create a truly customized property search. Clients can browse a multitude of specific property details, in efforts to find their ideal home and can contact Anthony easily if they require further information or an appointment to see the property. The IDX feature of Anthony's site is in the process of being activated and will be available shortly. Check www.anthonycheff.com for updated information.
Beneficial to both clients and real estate professionals, Anthony's BroadSpire web site provides him with access to an administrative login dashboard, giving him the tools to manage his online real estate business and his clients more efficiently. He has the ability to create dynamic title tags and custom XML codes, increasing his listing visibility and their chances of being syndicated to popular real estate websites. He has the resources to edit his custom CSS and global wrappers in order to create a unique branding throughout each page and develop a personalized look for his site. He also has access to traffic reports detailing which pages on his site are being viewed most frequently, making sure he stays in touch with his client's preferences for information gathering.
About Anthony Cheff:
Residing in Jefferson Township, New Jersey, Anthony Cheff is a successful real estate professional, and an important part of the Century 21 Crest Real Estate team. He prides himself on being a hard worker, and will do whatever it takes to make sure his clients find their perfect home. Anthony's reason for becoming a Real Estate professional stemmed from his own disappointing personal experiences with Real Estate agents that did not live up to his expectations, and left him feeling "rushed" and "pushed" into a decision that made him question whether or not he was making the right choice. His disappointment in their market knowledge and service philosophy brought him to the decision to become a "Realtor of Excellence". Anthony's pledge to his clients is to always be patient and never rush them into what needs to be a very "mindful" decision. Anthony can be reached on his direct line at CENTURY 21 Crest Real Estate 973-646-7466 or on his Cell : 973-809-3970
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