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REAL ESTATE COMPANY SAVES MONEY AND THE ENVIRIONMENT
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REAL ESTATE COMPANY SAVES MONEY AND THE ENVIRIONMENT
Ezdigs.com leverages the Internet, passes the cost savings on to consumers
Kirkland, WA, (April 20, 2008) - EZdigs is challenging the standard real estate formula with a business model based on attractive discounts to sellers. Who knew that discounted real estate could be so earth friendly? Since establishment, EZdigs has built their business on values that are money saving & environmentally savvy at the same time. EZdigs relies heavily on reducing paper products, working in virtual office space & lowering fuel costs related to real estate transactions. These values were put in place to save on business costs - but as a result, the EZdigs business model is simply easier on the earth as well.
"We do everything we can by way of the internet," said Mike Satterlee, president of EZdigs. "We use eFax rather than regular fax, which has equated to a massive reduction in paper over a standard brick and mortar real estate company". "In the real estate market, there is constant back and forth in signing numerous documents," Satterlee said. "Before, we had to print out, mark up and re-fax documents several times and by the time the signing process was finished, the final documents were usually illegible. With eFax, I can convert documents into PDF format and e-mail them to all parties, which in turn maintains the quality of the document.
For EZdigs, the ease of faxing contracts between the EZdigs agent, the seller, the selling agent and buyer has been the biggest advantage to the company. EZdigs agents can now walk through the signing of a purchase contract over the phone at any time on any day – there is no need to meet face to face. All parties benefit from the elimination of travel costs, reduction in paper usage and saving in time.
As for lowering fuel and travel costs; "We also ask our clients to preview the homes [online or in person] before asking an agent to drive them around so they can 'weed out' the homes that are undesirable - this equates to a reduction in fuel & emissions. In addition, we always ask our clients to consider carpooling with agents which reduces fuel costs / emissions further. "
To save big on extra office-space costs EZdigs agents work from their home or from cafe's with internet access. Through this practice, there is a massive savings of power, heat, machines and paper that a standard real estate company uses. Of course, nobody wants to miss a business call, so EZdigs uses eVoice: eVoice Receptionist provides EZdigs with a virtual receptionist function that manages all incoming calls and enables agents to customize greetings and call-forwarding options. EZdigs agents can access voicemail and retrieve messages at any time of day and from anywhere in the world. These messages also can be forwarded to a variety of communication devices such as cell phones, PDAs and personal computers as a computer file sent via email. To satisfy the rule makers and tax auditors, a very small commercial space is kept for the safety of records, & there is a common meeting room for agents & clients.
EZdigs is a company that was founded on saving green for the consumer and through the process of cutting costs they've created a much more environmentally conscious real estate company. "It's wonderful to know that we've created a company that's beneficial for the consumer and for the earth," says Satterlee. "Join us in revolutionizing the way you do business and take it online. It's cheaper, easier & better for our mother earth. We dig the savings in our pockets and we dig making the effort to be green. After all, all of our real estate transactions take place on earth...for now. Happy Earth Day!"
EZDIGS HELPS CONSUMERS INTERPRET HOUSING TREND DATA
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EZDIGS HELPS CONSUMERS INTERPRET HOUSING TREND DATA
Real Estate Broker Provides Insider View of Sales Trends for Region
Seattle, WA, (November 16, 2006) - Ezdigs.com, a real estate brokerage that is a hybrid between an Internet brokerage and traditional brick-and-mortar real estate company, is now providing monthly data on real estate trends in the greater Puget Sound area on its web site, www.ezdigs.com. The company is committed to not only putting current information in the hands of consumers, but providing a candid interpretation of the data." The real estate market changes fast and we recognize the value to consumers of keeping on top of the trends. Ezdigs.com digs deeper for current data and provides independent analysis based on experience to provide sound market intelligence directly to buyers and sellers," says Mike Satterlee, ezdigs.com founder, president and chief executive officer.
The brokerage uses information provided by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) which is available only to registered agents who are subscribers of the service, and combines that information with monthly data from other sources, (for example, numbers of "Homes that are Pending" or homes that are under contract but not yet closed) to provide real-time real estate trends to consumers. Ezdigs.com presents the information in an easy-to-comprehend, visually graphical format. Ezdigs.com graphs compare sales year-to-year (for example, September 2005 to September 2006), month-by-month (for example, August 2006 to September 2006), and county-by-county. The data includes information for King, Snohomish, Pierce, Kitsap, Thurston, and Whatcom counties. Ezdigs.com will roll out market research for additional counties in the coming months, starting with Skagit County. The graphs include data on the number of days on the market for condo and single family home resales; median resale prices, and values. To find the information, consumers can visit the brokerage web site at www.ezdigs.com and click on Market Research, Sales Report. Updated information and interpretation of new data will appear at the beginning of each month.
In addition to the Sales Report, ezdigs.com offers updated market research for builders and developers. Builders and developers can sign up to receive a free Monthly Construction Report automatically by clicking on Market Research, Monthly New Construction Report. The report provides easy-to-review charts on new construction units, including days on market for multifamily and single family homes; median prices, number of detached and attached new construction units by county; and median values for new construction single family residences.
NEW TYPE OF REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LAUNCHES IN THE PUGET SOUND AREA
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NEW TYPE OF REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE LAUNCHES IN THE PUGET SOUND AREA
Ezdigs.com leverages the Internet, passes the cost savings on to consumers
Seattle , WA , (October 10, 2006) - Ezdigs.com announces the launch of a new type of real estate brokerage that leverages technology while maintaining a high level of customer interaction and service. Ezdigs.com was created as a hybrid between the newly emerging Internet brokerages and traditional brick-and-mortar real estate companies. Founded in Seattle, the company will initially focus its service on the Greater Puget Sound area, including properties in King and south Snohomish counties.
"The Internet has changed the way consumers buy and sell real estate, putting the power of information in the hands of the consumer -- shifting the role of the real estate agent from purveyor of information to provider of services," says Mike Satterlee, ezdigs.com founder, president and chief executive officer.
"Seventy-seven percent of home buyers already look online before purchasing a home -- bypassing print ads, open houses, and other traditional means of marketing. Ezdigs.com meets consumers where and how they shop, providing only services that they want, at a reasonable cost," adds Satterlee.
The new model benefits sellers who pay a one-percent instead of a three-percent commission on sales, and buyers who receive a refund on a portion of the buyers’ commission. Ezdigs.com saves consumers money by advertising homes exclusively on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and the Internet and passing that savings on to consumers.
Ezdigs.com creates an individual web site for every home listed and links that personalized site to the home’s MLS and Realtor.com® listings. Each home’s web site features visual imagery by a professional photographer, and an e-flyer for prospects to quickly download or email with key information about the home, its unique features, and the surrounding community.
The user-friendly search engine allows buyers to search listings and find their homes of choice by inputting criteria, such as on location and cost. Buyers set their search parameters just once and new listings meeting their criteria are emailed as soon as they come on the market. Once a buyer is ready to view prospective homes, they contact an ezdigs.com agent to set up tours. When a decision is made to make an offer, the buyer has full transaction support from initial negotiations through closing.
About ezdigs.com
Headquartered in the Seattle area, ezdigs.com was incorporated as a limited liability company in June of 2006 to address a growing need in the real estate industry: To keep the cost of home ownership affordable and accessible. Mike Satterlee, the company’s president, chief executive officer, and principal broker, founded the company after working in several different sides of the industry, including production homebuilding, development, finance, construction, and realty. His experience provides a unique knowledge and informs his understanding of the marketplace. The company also provides industry intelligence, monitoring the market daily and providing monthly new construction and resale reports. Additional information may be found at www.ezdigs.com or by calling 425-577-4295.
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