Patrick Carton has spent years developing his internet strategy and marketing skills and hosts dozens of real estate community websites and forums providing tremendous resources for home buyers, home sellers and the community he serves. Obtaining the e-Pro certification was proof positive of his commitment to continue advancing his skills and knowledge base to serve his agency.
“As many home buyers and sellers know - the real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change in recent years,” Patrick Carton said. “Today, more than 70% of all buyers and sellers begin their search online. With many years of advanced technology implementation as a marketing tool, my MBA in marketing from DePaul University, and now with the e-PRO certification, I have fully developed my knowledge and the tools needed to provide clients with the information they need and the customer service they demand.”
The REALTOR e-PRO certification course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, 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.
The exclusive REALTOR e-PRO certification course is presented entirely online and certifies real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals. 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 a special community 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.