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.”
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
