FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ARIZONA
REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE CREATES CLICK AND MORTAR BUSINESS MODEL THAT EMBRACES
TODAY’S GREEN MOVEMENT.
Long time valley
real estate broker opens virtual real estate brokerage that embraces technology
and reduces carbon emissions through utilizing today’s technology and virtual
offices.
June 1st, 2009, Scottsdale, AZ, Larry
Dignan designated broker of, For Sale In
Arizona has built what many believe is the “Wave” of the future for real
estate companies. Dignan explains, “Most agents do not utilize the bricks and
mortar many brokerages offer, and agree that their productivity increases when
working from a home office”. “Working out of a brick-and-mortar office really
is a thing of the past,” "Aside from productivity, the impact on the
environment is lessened when agents don’t make that daily drive to the office.
Dignan states,” The carbon footprint of a real estate office is huge when you
consider the utilities needed to run the hvac systems, phone systems, lights and
office equipment alone.”
For years there have been studies and pilot programs
done evaluating the “Virtual Office”, and with the current changes in markets
throughout the nation Dignan feels his timing couldn’t better. Between the
rising cost of gas and the concern over effects on the environment, a true
paperless virtual model makes more sense than ever. “The Realtors are who are
really reaping the benefit” Dignan states and he is able to pass on the savings
to the agents with larger commissions.
“It’s a real plus”, Dignan noted. “All of our
agents have online access to all of their documents 24/7 from their home
offices.” Rather than having thousands upon thousands of transactions
documented on paper, they file all of the items electronically, saving a small
forest or two in the process. For Sale
In Arizona is utilizing the online transaction management system offered
through the state association which has been approved through the Arizona
Department of Real Estate. The system also allows clients, title companies,
inspectors and mortgage professionals to access documents on demand from
anywhere. Dignan explains,” With the ability to complete an entire transaction virtually
paperless, the cost and environmental impact alone are tremendous!”
Dignan further explains “The changes in technology
are transforming business models, and the real estate industry is one that is
going through a real alteration at this time.” The wave of the future is here, and
adapting now will ensure your business will not be pulled out by the tide.” “Brick and Mortar is moving to” Click and Mortar”,
and soon entirely “Virtual.” For Sale In
Arizona will become the model of the future for agents that desire to
retain more of their commissions while being more environmentally friendly.
Larry began his real estate career in 1993
and obtained his broker’s license in1996. Past accomplishments include:
President for the White Mountain Association of Realtors in 2000, named Realtor
of the Year in 1999 served as a director from 1994 to 2000 and on various other
committees within the association. An Arizona resident since 1979 and
originally from the Chicago area. Larry serves as a panel member for the
Arizona Association of Realtors Professional Standards Committee and also
serves as Vice President for the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors. Larry
worked as a Regional Vice President for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
in the Northwest valley overseeing six offices with over 180 agents over the
last 10 years and was the designated broker for Coldwell Banker Grayhawk
Realty. Contact Larry Dignan at
480-390-4104, larry@forsaleinarizona.com
www.forsaleinarizona.com