
What is an e-Agent™——and Why You Should Use One
When using the Internet, it's easy to waste endless hours searching for useful real estate information. If you'd prefer to get things done quickly and without hassle chances are you'd like a REALTOR® who
- Is easy to communicate with
- 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.
That's where an e-Agent™ comes in.
An e-Agent™ is a REALTOR® who has successfully completed the Royal LePage e-Agent™ training program. The e-Agent™ 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 want.
What does all this mean to you?
There are several benefits of working with an e-Agent™.
More privacy
Are you reluctant to give out contact information through the Web for fear of being pestered or spammed? e-Agents™ 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-Agents™ 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-Agents™ 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 & market data
- Extensive property listings
- Immediate e-mail notification of just-listed homes meeting your criteria
- Referral networks and on-line forums, where e-Agents™ can quickly find information——even potential buyers——from other e-Agents™
- 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, quicker and more easily. With electronic files, you have less paperwork to deal with. And since your REALTOR® uses e-mail, you can even eliminate phone tag. The e-Agent™ streamlines your entire transaction, from showing to closing.
Less expense & Inconvenience
An e-Agent™ has access to advanced technology that can also save you considerable expense. You have more tools to find or market your home, so you're likely to get a better price. With an increased on-line presence, you reduce in-person showings——and the costs involved. And by using e-mail, you save money on long-distance calls and fax charges.
Relocating? An e-Agent™ 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.
In this fast-paced age, technology has become a necessity.
An e-Agent™ is someone who has responded to the needs of consumers like you.
When you choose an e-Agent™, it's a safe bet you'll get the kind of service you want——and need.

