Nathan Walldorf of Herman Walldorf & Co Realtors, Inc. has successfully completed the Realtor e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through the National Association of Realtors.
The Realtor e-PRO certification course is an educational program that is comprehensive and interactive. It is specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home.
With more than 70% of consumers beginning their real estate research on the Internet, e-PRO certified agents have the experience and expertise to meet the demands of today’s buyer and seller, officials said.
“The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past several years,” said Mr. Walldorf of Herman Walldorf & Co Realtors, Inc. “A majority of consumers are taking the time to conduct their own research prior to contacting an agent. In turn, real estate professionals must be knowledgeable of how technology can assist them in serving the needs of the buying and selling public.”
The e-PRO certification course is presented entirely online and certifies real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals. Because of its 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 edge of technology and identify, evaluate and implement new Internet business models.
Both the content and the delivery platform were created by San Diego-based technology company InternetCrusade. The course instructs participants in the professional use of e-mail, the development of an interactive Web site, and the use of online research tools. Graduates use the skills they've acquired to provide clients information on properties for sale, local communities, and the local real estate market.