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 and other Internet tools to help you find or
market a home.
Enter the e-PRO
(San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate - Joanne
Gardiner, Realtor).
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, e-mail,
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.
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
e-mail notification of just-listed homes meeting your
criteria
- Referral
networks and on-line forums, where e-PROs can quickly
find information覧even potential buyers覧from other
e-PROs
- Newsletters
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. And since
your agent uses e-mail, you can even eliminate phone
tag. The e-PRO streamlines your entire transaction, from
showing to closing.
Less expense -
saving you time and money driving to Cape
Cod
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 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 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 e-mail
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.
Choose a REALTORｮ who is e-PRO
Certified 
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