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Karen O'Brien | ||
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I serve the Jackson, Mississippi metro area and specialize in Ridgeland, Madison, Brandon, Flowood and the Reservoir areas. My Real Estate career started in 1995 with a new home builder in the Rankin County and Madison County areas. Here I learned many aspects of new construction and sales. · Licensed REALTOR® since 1996 · Licensed Real Estate Broker since 2006 · Graduate Mississippi REALTOR® Institute · Managing Broker of Prudential Good Earth Realty · Earned the e-PRO designation in 2003 · SRS - Seller Representative Specialist · Certified Destination Specialist · Certified Marketing Assistance Specialist · Certified Relocation Inventory Specialist · Currently working on course work to obtain 2 more certifications · Member Jackson Association of REALTORS® · Member Mississippi Association of REALTORS® · Member National Association of REALTORS® · eCertified by Prudential · Member JAR Member Services Committee 2006 · Member JAR Education Committee 2006, 2007 Whether buying, selling or building, our technology and personal service make your real estate transaction smooth sailing.
I have earned the GRI designation so why Choose a REALTOR® With a GRI designation?
Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated.
New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism.
So it's more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding.
GRIs are:
Nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry
Professionally trained
Knowledgeable
Dedicated to bringing you quality service
A GRI can make a difference
When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional.
Don't you deserve the best?
What is an e-PRO-- and why should you use one?
A short guide for the Internet consumer
When you're on the Internet, you don't have time to waste on endless searches for useful real estate information. You want to get things done quickly and without hassle. So chances are you'd like a real estate agent who
Answers e-mail promptly and professionally.
Respects your on-line privacy.
Offers home listings and other Internet tools to help you find or market a home.
Enter the e-PRO.
An e-PRO is a REALTOR® who has successfully completed the e-PRO training program for real estate professionals. Endorsed by the National Association of REALTORS®, the e-PRO course teaches professionals the nuts and bolts of working with real estate on-line: Web sites, e-mail, on-line tools, and most of all, what today's consumer really wants.
What does all this mean to you? There are several benefits of working with a certified Internet professional.
More privacy
Are you reluctant to give out contact information through the Web for fear of being pestered or spammed? e-PROs understand. They've learned the Web isn't just a place to do business; you need information from someone you can trust.
That's why e-PROs respect your privacy. They respond quickly to your questions, but don't send you unwanted communication. And they protect your personal information.
Less hassle
Tired of struggling to find information? e-PROs are more likely to have access to the latest Internet utilities, making your life easier. These tools may include:
On-line home tours
Instant access to comprehensive neighborhood data
Extensive property listings
Immediate e-mail notification of just-listed homes meeting your criteria
Referral networks and on-line forums, where e-PROs can quickly find information--even potential buyers--from other e-PROs
Newsletters on current real estate conditions in your area
Electronic faxes sent to you by e-mail
Advanced software, PDAs, and laptops to find you answers on the spot
The result: you get more information, more easily. With electronic files, you have less paperwork to deal with. And since your agent uses e-mail, you can even eliminate phone tag. The e-PRO streamlines your entire transaction, from showing to closing.
Less expense
An e-PRO's access to advanced technology can save you considerable expense. You have more tools to find or market your home, so you're likely to get a better price. With on-line home tours, you reduce in-person showings--and the costs involved. And by using e-mail, you save money on long-distance calls and fax charges.
Relocating? An e-PRO is ideal for you. With the tools to do your research electronically, you can make a decision on a home the first day you're in town--or without traveling at all. You and your family save on travel costs. And after you've decided to buy, monitoring the sale by e-mail saves you even more.
Should you use an e-PRO? Yes--especially if you're an Internet user. In this fast-paced age, technology has become a necessity. An e-PRO is someone who has recognized and responded to the needs of the new consumer. If you choose an e-PRO, it's a safe bet you'll get the kind of service you want--and need.
I have also earned Prudential Real Estate's eCertified® designation. The first-of-its-kind in the real estate industry, the eCertified® designation provide consumers access to technology-savvy sales professionals who are trained and equipped to work with customers who want to use Internet technologies to communicate with their sales professional. Due to strict criteria, eCertified® sales professionals distinguished from their peers by being:
•· Top-performing professionals in their community.
•· Knowledgeable about leading Internet marketing solutions.
•· Able to generate, send and receive electronic contracts, documents and images.
•· Privy to the latest in digital photography to enhance and simplify the home-shopping experience.
•· Knowledgeable about current technology options available to consumers to help them research important property and financial information.
My goal is to give you the finest real estate buying or selling service in the Jackson, Mississippi Metro Area. Before, during, and after the sale you can count on me.