Local Realtor Completes e-Pro Technology Certification

Pat Linnell, owner/broker of Linnell Real Estate, Newtown, has successfully completed the e-Pro Technology Certification Program course to become one of a 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 real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home. It was recently totally revised to include segments on social networking and Web 2.0 marketing.

“Today on the Internet, information about homes, neighborhoods, real estate professionals, the home buying and selling process, lending, you name it, are all available and searchable, at everyone’s fingertips,” said Ms Linnell. “Since real estate is actually an information-based business, Web 2.0 will have a major impact on the conduct and process of real estate related objectives by consumers.

“The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past several years,” Ms Linnell said. “A majority of consumers are taking the time to conduct their own research prior to contacting an agent. In turn, real estate professionals must know how technology can assist them in serving the needs of the buying and selling public.”

Linnell Real Estate is at 3 Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. Clients may contact Ms Linnell by phone at 203-300-1687 or e-mail linnellrealtor@gmail.com.