Word of Mouth :: Carmelo Gines

Recently we were able to catch up with Carmelo Gines, a REAL ESTATE WEBOGRAPHER™ (REW™) certificant and discuss his REW experience. Carmelo is an RE Sales Associate of Keller Williams Realty DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES.  Many Keller Williams agents have taken and loved the REW certification so we were excited about what he had to say about the program.

REW™ Certificants can answer interview questions at the end of certification for showcase on the Webographers.com corporate blog. Here are Carmelo thoughts on REW:

1. What is your background?

I am the Real Estate Sales Associate of Keller Williams Realty DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES, Prior to my career in real estate; I was in the Cosmetology industry for 26 years where I learned that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener, as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to customer needs.

2. Why did you undertake the REAL ESTATE WEBOGRAPHER™ certification?

I am always searching for ways to better myself, improve my education and enhance my service offerings for my clients. I always like to stay on top of what’s new in real estate technology.

I chose to be certified as a Real Estate Webographer , so I am able to provide my clients and customers with the newest technologies available. Also I have to begin this new technology lesson at my company which I will be the instructor so as I further educate my fellow associates and give them the necessary tools they will need.

3. What are you impressions of the online experience?

The course was clear and concise offering many examples and needed information to thoroughly improve my knowledge, in particular enhancing my website and blogging. With this additional training I feel I have met my goal and will be able to provide my fellow associates the help they need to further their business, my sellers with the best marketing exposure for their properties, and to provide my buyer clients with an excellent resource in their search for their home.

4. How long did it take you to complete the certification?

It only takes a few hours to actually complete the training, however I spread my time out over a couple weeks, because time didn’t allow - my clients came first!

5. What real estate technologies are you considering implementing (for yourself or your clients)?

I plan to utilize my Blackberry more for email and contact management. Also, with the information provided during my Webographer (REW) training, I feel I will be able to do a better job teaching my fellow associates, start my blogging which I find hard to begin, and increase my web presence.

6. What would you tell those who are considering this certification?

I would tell others if you want to succeed in today’s technology based world, you must invest in yourself. Internet Marketing is often overlooked by Realtors. There is a lot of business being done on the Internet by web savvy clients and agents. Those that took e-Pro need to take REW and see the difference - REW goes deeper and contains what all realtors need to know if you will like to become a savvier agent and to be ready for those savvier clients. 

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Well said Carmelo!  Thanks and all the best!