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A short guide for the Internet consumer
... What is
an e-PRO and why should you use one ?
When you are on the internet, you
do not have the 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 would like a real estate agent who:
- Answers e-mails promptly and
professionally.
- Respects your online privacy.
- Offers condo listings and
other internet tools to help you find or market
a condo.
Enter the e-Pro
An e-Pro is a REALTOR®
who has successfully completed the e-PRO program for
real estate professionals. Endorsed by the National
Association of REALTORS®,
the e-PRO course teaches professionals the
nuts-and-bolts of working with real estate online,
including web sites, e-mail, online tools, and most of
all, what today's consumer really wants.
What does this mean to
you? There are several benefits of working with a
certified Internet professional, including:
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More Privacy
Are you reluctant to give out contact information
through the web for fear of being pestered or
spammed? e-Pros understand. They have learned the
web isn't just a place to do business. You need
information from someone you can trust.
That is why e-PROs respect your privacy. They
respond quickly to your questions, but do not sent
you unwanted communications, and they protect your
personal information.
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Less Hassle
Tired of struggling to find information? e-PROs are
more likely to have access to the latest Internet
utilities, making life, and your search much easier.
These tools may include:
- Online condo
tours.
- Extensive
property listings.
- Immediate e-mail
notification of just listed condos meeting you
criteria.
- Referral
networks and online forums where e-PROs can
quickly find information, even potential buyers,
from other e-PROs.
- Newsletter on
current real estate conditions in your area.
- Electronic faxes
sent to you by e-mail.
- 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. Since
your agent uses e-mail. you can even eliminate phone
tag. The e-PRO streamlines your entire transaction,
from showing to closing.
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Less Expense
An e-PRO's access to advanced technology can save
you considerable expense. You have more tools to
find or market you condo, so you are likely to get a
better price. With online condo tours, you reduce
the in-person showings, and the costs related with
it. By using e-mail, 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 condo the
first day you are in town -- or without traveling at
all. You and your family save on travel costs. After you
have decided to buy, monitoring the sale by e-mail saves
you even more.
Should you use an e-PRO?
Yes -- especially if you are 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 is
a safe bet you will get the kind of service you want --
and need. |
