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Hi, I'm Glen Hagen, an e-PRO  Realtor aligned with Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate for nearly 10 years.  Prior to engaging in real estate, I was employed by Fortune 500 advertising agencies and media companies before changing over to sales manager for two Internet companies (.coms).  I've personally negotiated sales contracts in excess of 100 million dollars.  I am an e-PRO, a designation afforded less than 1% of all Realtors and assures you I'm Internet savvy.

Where are today's buyers coming from? 
Although 87% of all homebuyers (94% of buyers aged 25 to 44) used the Internet to search for homes, (2008 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers) it is important to realize the Internet is only a tool...   It is how the tool is used that differentiates Realtors :  What quality and quantity photographs were utilized?  Who took the photographs?  Was there a virtual tour? Was the virtual tour narrated and scripted?  Who composed and who narrated the script?   Was a floor plan of the property provided?  What web sites displayed the information?

All Realtors in New York State have little in common: just 45 hours of course completion and passing an exam.  To be a Realtor , you do not need: computer literacy; sales or marketing experience; to work full-time; a high school education; a full grasp of the English language; or your own web site!  Therefore, all Realtors are not really equal!  Whom you select to market and sell your home can make the difference between total satisfaction and complete frustration.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me, without any obligation, of course!