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What
is an e-PRO覧 and why should you use one?
When
you're on the Internet, you don't have time to waste on endless
searches for useful real estate information. You want to get things
done quickly and without hassle. So chances are you'd like a real
estate agent who
- Answers
email promptly and professionally.
- Respects your on-line privacy.
- Offers home listings and other Internet tools to help you find
or market a home.
Enter
the e-PRO
An e-PRO is a REALTORｮ who has successfully completed the e-PRO
training program for real estate professionals. Endorsed by the
National Association of REALTORSｮ, the e-PRO course teaches professionals
the nuts and bolts of working with real estate on-line: Web sites,
email, on-line tools, and most of all, what today's consumer really
wants.
What does all this mean to you? There are several benefits of working
with a certified Internet professional.
More privacy
Are you reluctant to give out contact information through the Web
for fear of being pestered or spammed? e-PROs understand. They've
learned the Web isn't just a place to do business; you need information
from someone you can trust.
That's why e-PROs respect your privacy. They respond quickly to
your questions, but don't send you unwanted communication. And they
protect your personal information.
Less hassle
Tired of struggling to find information? e-PROs are more likely
to have access to the latest Internet utilities, making your life
easier. These tools may include:
- On-line home tours
- Instant access to comprehensive
neighborhood data
- Extensive
property listings - Immediate email notification
of just-listed homes meeting your criteria
- Referral networks and on-line forums,
where e-PROs can quickly
find information from other e-PROs
- Newsletters on current real estate conditions in your area -
Electronic
faxes sent to you by email
- Advanced software, PDAs, and laptops to find you answers on the
spot
- The
result: you get more information, more easily. With electronic files,
you have less paperwork to deal with. And since your agent uses
email, you can even eliminate phone tag. The e-PRO streamlines
your entire transaction, from showing to closing.
Less expense
An e-PRO's access to advanced technology can save you considerable
expense. You have more tools to find or market your home, so you're
likely to get a better price. With on-line home tours, you reduce
in-person showings覧and the costs involved. And by using
email,
you save money on long-distance calls and fax charges.
Relocating? An e-PRO is ideal for you. With the tools to do your
research electronically, you can make a decision on a home the first
day you're in town覧or without traveling at all. You and your family
save on travel costs. And after you've decided to buy, monitoring
the sale by email saves you even more.
Should you use an e-PRO? Yes覧especially if you're an Internet user.
In this fast-paced age, technology has become a necessity. An e-PRO
is someone who has recognized and responded to the needs of the
new consumer. If you choose an e-PRO, it's a safe bet you'll get
the kind of service you want覧and need.
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