Janeece Swainey, executive vice president and qualifying broker of The Home Source Realtors, was a guest speaker on "Tapping in to Technology" at the recent RELO Southeast Regional Conference in Atlanta. The event highlighted newest technology innovations and Internet importance in expediting the relocation process.
As part of a commitment to providing customers with cutting edge real estate services, Swainey and Relocation Director Tutt Larsen, Relocation Coordinator Leslie Jernigan, and Web Administrator Jenny Turner of The Home Source Realtors were among 600 brokers and relocation professionals from leading independent real estate firms attending the two-day conference.
"The Home Source Realtors is committed to providing seamless relocations to customers moving to or from our area," Swainey said. "Having the most up-to-date technology and information helps our real estate professionals facilitate easier, faster and more efficient relocations.
"During recent years we have noticed a great increase in the number of potential home buyers and sellers who use the Internet," Swainey added. "People considering a move enjoy the convenience and speed of the Internet to gather community, neighborhood and school information, view Virtual Home Tours, study maps, and make city-to-city cost of living comparisons. Coupled with rapid e-mail communication, buyers and sellers are better informed than ever."
RELO is the largest network of independent real estate firms. Almost 35 percent of residential real estate business is with relocation customers. In 2003 RELO member companies sold $50 billion dollars more residential real estate than the largest franchise company, according to the Real Trends 2004 report.
As a member, The Home Source Realtors assists individuals relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad, with services that may include comprehensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, and household goods move management. The affiliation also enables The Home Source Realtors to manage corporate employee relocation accounts through RELO's business-to-business enterprise designed to streamline relocation services.
"The Home Source Realtors considers it a priority to offer expert relocation services," said Swainey. "We are proud to be leaders in using technology to assist our customers."
