In a world of property search, valuation, and listing sites popping up almost daily, and almost universal public access to the MLS, limiting your offerings to a one-size-DOESN'T-fit all package, payable ONLY by commission, with NO other choices, just doesn't cut it with today's consumer. And giving away your time, services, and expertise for free probably isn't cutting it with you anymore either. The Accredited Consultant in Real Estate (ACRE&trade) Course and Coaching Program offers you the training and tools to provide today's consumer with what they've wanted for years: quality choices in what services they receive, and how they can pay for them, without having to fumble with discounters or go it alone. If you are losing business to MLS Entry Only or other discount companies that confuse the consumer's desire for CHOICE with CHEAP, if you have to constantly cut your commissions in order to compete, if you would like to get paid for ALL of your work, not just the deals that close, then it's time to take a look at what the Accredited Consultant in Real Estate (ACRE&trade) designation can do for you.

Fidelity National Real Estate Solutions and Instructional Technology Services, Inc. have partnered to offer online learning opportunities in a self-paced format to Real Estate Agents and Brokers focusing on business development, technology tools, and increasing sales. This provides Real Estate Professionals with a unique opportunity to access high quality online sales and technology productivity enhancement tools from a global leader in real estate technology. In addition, Real Estate Professionals can earn professional real estate certificates from higher education partners. Real Estate Professionals pay an annual fee for each learning library and have access to all the modules included in the library.

Looking for a fast, easy and cost-effective way to solve your technology issues, RealTown members can now use the services of Matthew Ferrara & Company and the company's TechHotline. For just $24.95 a call, the TechHotline will solve your issues or the call is FREE. That's right, you problem is solved or the call costs you nothing. This is the Matthew Ferrara guarantee! The TechHotline has been providing support to REALTOR corporate customers and Associations since 1999 and currently serves more than 600,000 real estate users nationwide. The service was founded because its owners were frustrated with their experiences with outsourced support that didn't care about the customer. The company's core principles are: answer the phone fast, employ friendly technicians and fix the problem. The TechHotline answers 10,000 calls a month, with an average wait time under two minutes, employing the latest support tools at its state-of-the-art call center to deliver a totally different technical support experience to consumers.

Looking to enhance your real estate education? Are you ready to take advantage of the changing marketplace? When the paradigm shifts, everyone goes back to zero. Don’t be left behind. The REAL ESTATE WEBOGRAPHER™ course serves as an incredible benefit-rich, follow-up program for individuals who have are looking to take advantage of the latest technology tools. The Webographers program teaches Agents, Brokers and Assistants how to best utilize today's most popular web-based technologies, the solutions for an all inclusive, consumer-centric web presence. Available online 24/7/365, course materials allow working professionals to learn at their own pace while building the skill sets necessary to exceed the expectations of their web-savvy consumers and remain successful regardless of current or future market conditions. Go to the Web site for more information on this valuable program.

Real Estate Electronic Publishing Co. is partnering with Career WebSchool to offer online real estate courses. Real estate licensing, appraisal and home inspection are some of the most popular careers taught online. Career Web School's online home study courses are professionally designed in an interactive, user-friendly format, to help you quickly master your State's licensing and professional qualification requirements to become a licensed real estate agent, broker, appraiser or home inspector.

The e-PRO Certification Course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and Interactive. It is sponsored by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and is specifically designed to help real estate professionals thrive in the competitive world of online real estate. In addition, the e-PRO Certification Course is geared to ensure continued success in online real estate after the course has been completed and certification earned, by online participation in the e-PRO Community and the e-PRO Referral Network.

Pat Zaby is a noted speaker and coach. He began his real estate career in 1968 and has been involved in sales, management, commercial, and property management. He developed simple-to-use forms accepted industry-wide to explain financial concepts such as the benefits of home ownership, the cost of waiting to buy, investment analysis, loan comparison, and others. Pat understands the needs of today's real estate agent better than any other product developer. He knows what they will use, how they'll use it, and how much they'll pay for it. He also knows how to train them. He has taught nationally for almost 25 years in the CRS, Certified Residential Specialist and GRI, Graduate of the REALTORS® Institute programs. Take a minute and see what Pat has to offer.

Regardless of how long you have been in the business, Seller Agency has been available and more importantly, it remains the primary focus for agents across the country. However, since the advent of Buyer Agency and the emphasis on training how to be an effective buyer representative, it has become apparent we can no longer assume Seller Agents have the same level of effectiveness. SRS - Seller Representative Specialist - is the premiere seller agency designation, conferred by the SRS Council, recognizing real estate professionals who have completed special education in seller representation.