Long becomes an e-PRO

Sun., June 4, 2006

The Spokane Association of REALTORS®

BethAnn Long of Tomlinson Black South has successfully completed the e-PRO course to become one of the select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered by the National Association of REALTORS®.

The e-PRO certification course is an educational program specifically designed to provide REALTORS® with the technological tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home.

With more than 70 percent of consumers beginning their real estate research on the Internet, the e-PRO certified agents have the experience and expertise to meet the demands of today’s buyer and seller.

A majority of consumers are taking the time to conduct their own research prior to contacting an agent. As a result, real estate professionals must be knowledgeable about how technology can help them serve their clients.

The e-PRO certification course is presented entirely online and certifies real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals. Because of its innovative design, students are able to complete the course at their own pace, when and where they want, via any Internet connection. The course is designed to help REALTORS® stay at the leading edge of technology, and identify, evaluate and implement new Internet business models.

Once completed, the e-PRO certified real estate professional joins the ranks of highly skilled and continuously trained professionals who provide high quality and innovative online-based real estate services. Consumers can identify the e-PRO through the exclusive e-PRO internet professional logo.

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