AND WHY SHOULD YOU USE ONE?

A short guide for the Internet consumer:
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 e-mail promptly and professionally.
Respects your on-line privacy.
Offers home listings, virtual tours, online lender links, comunity information & school data and other Internet tools to help you find or market a home.

ENTER THE e-PRO!

An e-PRO is a REALTOR® who has successfully completed the e-PRO training 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 on-line: Web site marketing, e-mail, on-line tools, virtual tours, and most of all, what today's consumer really wants. Of the over 1 million licensed REALTORS® in the US, less than 30,000 have earned their e-PRO designation!

What does all this mean to you? There are several benefits of working with a certified e-PRO 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:

Instant access to comprehensive neighborhood data
Extensive property listings, photos & virtual tours
Immediate e-mail notification of just-listed homes meeting buyer criteria
Referral networks and on-line forums, where e-PROs can quickly find information——even potential buyers——from other e-PROs
Newsletters on current real estate conditions in your area
Electronic faxes, contract, property information sent to you via e-mail
Advanced software, PDAs, and laptops to find you answers on the spot
The result: you get more information, more accurately, more easily. With electronic files, you have less paperwork to deal with. And since your agent uses e-mail, you can even eliminate phone tag. The e-PRO streamlines your entire transaction, from showing to closing.

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——or without traveling at all. You and your family save on travel costs. And after you've 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. According to NAR, 80% of all home buyers now conduct their home search on the internet. As a buyer, if you are reading this website, you are searching homes on the internet! If you are a seller, your home needs to be where the buyers are.. on the internet!
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——and need.

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