What is an e-PRO 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 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. 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 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-PRO's 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-PRO's 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-PRO's are more likely to have access to the latest Internet utilities, making your life easier. These tools may include: On-line home tours (aka Virtual Tours) Instant access to comprehensive neighborhood data. Extensive real estate property listings. Immediate e-mail notification of just-listed homes meeting your criteria.
Referral networks and on-line forums,where e-PRO's can quickly find information - even potential buyers - from other e-PRO's.
Newsletters on current real estate market 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 real estate 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 (aka Virtual Tours), 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-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'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 - and need.
BILLY'S BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY on real estate service is to provide a level of service with personal attention that instills trust, comfort, and confidence, and one which creates customers for life. Billy achieves this by bringing you a unique set of skills, knowledge, and years of networking and expertise in building client-based relationships in the real estate market.
Billy utilizes a team of licensed professionals sharing the same business philosophy and each with a specialized role and a unique set of qualifications, expertise, and special talents. This assures you an unmatched level of service that works in your best interest and maximizes your return on investment.
I understand that the most important part of the real estate equation is not about the home, the structure, or the property, its about the people and the families whose lives are impacted during this important transaction. It is precisely this understanding that drives me to reach new levels in quality service in the Lee and Collier area. Use Billy and the Hamilton-Franklin Realty Team's services and make your move with confidence and peace of mind.
The Fort Myers housing market is once again in full swing thanks to a mix of real estate investors and house hunters looking to take advantage of reasonable prices and record-low mortgage interest rates before it is too late. The Southwest Florida regional market has been leading the real estate recovery of the Sunshine State in terms of stability, and Fort Myers is poised to significantly contribute to the overall improvement of the housing market in 2013.
With a median home price increase of almost 30 percent in 2012 and a 13.4 percent drop in the local housing inventory, the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach believes that the outlook for most of 2013 is positive. As expected, homes located near the beach and on islands like Sanibel are bound to attract competing bids from investors, foreign nationals and retirees.
