With more than 70 percent 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.
			"The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over 
			the past several years," said Oltmanns. "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 exclusive Realtor 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, an 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 e-Pro 
			through the exclusive e-Pro Internet professional logo. 
			
            
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			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 with 
			information on properties for sale, local communities and the local 
			real estate market. 
			For more information, e-mail Oltmanns at
			
			dorisandassociates@comcast.net or call 217-735-7197. 
			[Text from file received from
			Doris & Associates] 
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