WHO
IS PETER BARTON?
...and why would I use him
as my agent?
Peter
is the HIGH-TECH
Real Estate Guy! This name doesn't go without substance. In his past careers, he
was a Software Integration Engineer for Xerox Corporation and a Senior Graphic Artist for
PAETEC Communications, Inc. In these careers he picked up many skills in the web
development, marketing and graphic arts arenas. He's not just a "techy," he's a creative
problem solver. Proof is in the pudding. Do you know of any other agent in the country that
has a Mobile-Friendly version of their website for those millions of potential customers
that search the web every day on their cell phones and PDAs. Peter does this - check this
out on your wireless device:
http://www.pocatellopeter.com/mobile.
Do you know any other
agent in the country that has a robust and interactive website with built-in marketing
concepts that work? Peter does this. He personally owns 9 different domain names that all point
to the same source of information on this website. This equates to huge increases in
visitor traffic with 9 times potential return on search engine results.
Do you know any other agent that creatively designs marketing experiments such as
"7 Degrees of Separation - A CASH Rewarding experiment in
marketing homes?" Peter does this! He really is the HIGH-TECH Real Estate Guy
with a creative and innovative approach to real estate, and that's what you need in
our rapidly advancing culture.
A little more background about Peter... He has lived in many cities and states throughout our
great nation and has decided to settle here in Pocatello, Idaho with his newly wedded
wife. Together they settled into a quaint home and began to raise
a family (better late than never).
Having travelled every contiguous United State (that would be 48
mainland states) on his motorcycle,
Peter decided that Idaho had what he was looking for: friendly
people, abundant wilderness and a great
balance of culture and serenity. Combining a personal success in Real Estate investments
and a 14 year background in Graphic Arts, Marketing and Web Development in the
corporate, small business and freelance arenas, Peter was primed for meeting his customer goals in the Real Estate
business. Also, read Peter's monthly Real Estate E-column
for the latest information on our local market conditions in Pocatello and Southeast
Idaho and other great Real Estate information.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Peter sends a customer survey to EVERY customer that has bought or sold a home
using his services. Here are a few recent examples of real customer written comments:
Date: 9/04/2009 Customer: Jim & Jane (Buyer) Actual Customer Comments: "Our transaction was really hard to close and
you gave 150% and solid advice. You showed very solid patience."
Date: 8/31/2009 Customer: Adam, Stephanie & Family (Buyer) Actual Customer Comments: "Working with us from so far away, it was
always easy to contact you, and we appreciated your research on our behalf.
We were very pleased with you."
Date: 1/30/2009 Customer: Debra (Seller) Actual Customer Comments: "I'm so happy that you are my agent.
I cannot say enough positive things about you, your dedication, unselfishness
and willingness to work for your people!! No matter which way we go Peter, Thank you!"
Date: 1/6/2009 Customer: Susanne (Buyer) Actual Customer Comments: "(you were)Always willing to
do whatever we needed and nice to spend time with. A very pleasant experience
overall. If only you had a magic wand to make any offer accepted... other
than that, wouldn't change a thing! Yes, I would you use you to handle future
Real Estate transactions for me. Yes, I would recommend you to a friend,
colleague or family member"
Date: 1/01/2009 Customer: Troy (Buyer) Actual Customer Comments: "You need to also handle the mortgage
side of it, since you handled most of that side also. Been a pleasure. Thanks
for everything... stop by if you find yourself in the area. Yes, I would you
use you to handle future Real Estate transactions for me. Yes, I would you
recommend you to a friend, colleague or family member"
Date: 11/25/2008 Customer: Betty (Buyer) Actual Customer Comments: "You were great! You kept checking
with me to make sure everything was going ok, and you helped me with questions
I didn't know I had. You watched out for me! Thank you."
Date: 11/04/2008 Customer: Larry (Buyer) Actual Customer Comments: "YES. Both of us felt you did an exceptional
job, showing both of us and our son the properties, keeping us informed about
what was needed, getting information etc. for us. You were very professional
but not snooty, rigid or most of all pushy. When the 1st place fell
through (due to repair issues), you just continued on with the next place.
You gave us professional opinions & tips that helped greatly. You really went
the extra mile. You did such a great job, I can't even think of anything you
could have improved on. Your help with the computer was so appreciated. Thanks
again."
DEDICATION
to YOU
Peter can help you because
he is "focused on you."
Fulfilling your needs and
requirements is first and
foremost on the list.
Peter can help you because
he is punctual, available
and committed to Real Estate
full time
Peter can help you with
negotiations when an offer
comes in.
Peter can help you because
he lives in Pocatello, University
area, and works locally
too, so he knows the market.
Peter can help you because
he never carries more than
15 listings at any given
time, and can give your
property special attention.
Peter can help you because
as the listing agent, Peter
believes that his primary
responsibility is marketing
your home to the other 300+
REALTORs in the Pocatello
Board of REALTORs. To give
you more insight on the
magnitude of my marketing
plan; each of the 300+ REALTORs
work with about 3-4 buyers
on a general basis. That's
instant visibility to around
900 buyers!
Peter can help you because
he has Errors & Omissions
Insurance.
EXPERIENCE
Peter can help you because
he has 14 years of experience
in the world of Marketing,
including Graphic Arts,
Small Business and Corporate
Marketing Strategies.
Peter
can help you because
he is the HIGH TECH real
estate guy - with a
background in computer programming,
graphics and web development,
Peter is amongst the highest
tech in the Real Estate
industry… utilizing the
latest tools in communications,
marketing and advertising
to their fullest. Peter designed
and programmed the best real estate
website for you - not only that, but
he just released a mobile-friendly website
for ease of use on PDA's and Smart Phones!
Would you rather work with an
agent that programmed his
own custom mortgage calculator,
rent/profit calculator and
buyer/seller closing costs
calculators or an agent
that gives you an estimate
off the top of their head?
Can you afford to buy a
home? With his custom calculators
right on his smart phone,
Peter can tell you precisely
how much the bottom line
is right on the spot!
Peter can help you because
he was also educated in
Architectural Design which
includes structural analysis
giving him an edge on the
background, styles and inner
workings of buildings both
new and old. Want to know
which wall is load bearing?
Peter can tell you. Want
to know what type of structure
is behind those walls and
what the renovation possibilities
are? Peter can tell you.
Peter can help you because
he has completely renovated
homes which developed his
skills in all forms of building
maintenance and construction
including electrical, plumbing,
framing, drywall, painting,
window replacement, siding,
roofing, appliance repairs
and installations....
Peter can help you because
he has worked in the high
pace corporate environment
of Xerox
and PAETEC
Communications for 9
years which fine tuned his
work ethic and process efficiency.
Having successfully bought
and sold many properties,
Peter can help you because
he has the knowledge of
Real Estate investment value
and returns.
RE/MAX
Peter can help you because
he aligned himself with
a superb real estate brokerage
that employs over 40 agents!
This combined with a large
advertising budget and national
recognition gives RE/MAX
agents an edge over the
competition.
RE/MAX can help you because
it averages around 50% of
the MLS total SOLD listings
in all of Pocatello with
less than 14% of the total
agents in Pocatello.
EDUCATION
Real Estate: Peter
can help you because he
is a licensed agent in the
state of Idaho which requires
many hours of classroom
work followed by 4 complete
tests to verify his knowledge
in the field of Real Estate.
This education is on-going
with required additional
education each year.
Other Classes and Courses:
Private Pilots Training,
Technical Writing
ETHICS
Peter does not agree
with the phrase "business
ethics." A person is
either ethical or not.
Calling it "business"
is no excuse for unethical
behavior. Peter can
help you because he
is focused on ethical
business practices and
personal behavior. Being
a member of the National
Association of REALTORs,
The Idaho
State Association of
REALTORs and our
local Pocatello
Association of REALTORs
maintains that he adheres
to the ethical guidelines
spelled out by these
associations.
Ever wonder what the
difference between a
REALTOR® and a Real
Estate Agent is? To
be a REALTOR® you must
honor the Code
of Ethics and REALTOR®
Guidelines.
Here is the REALTOR®
Pledge that Peter Barton
lives by. This is what
it means to be a REALTOR®:
I AM A REALTOR®
I Pledge Myself
To strive to
be honorable and
to abide by the
Golden Rule;
To strive to
serve well my community,
and through it,
my country;
To abide by the
REALTORS'® Code
of Ethics and to
strive to conform
my conduct to its
aspirational ideals;
To act honestly
in all real estate
dealings;
To protect the
individual right
of real estate ownership
and to widen the
opportunity to enjoy
it;
To seek better
to represent my
clients by building
my knowledge and
competence.
Under all is the land.
Upon its wise utilization
and widely allocated ownership
depend the survival and
growth of free institutions
and of our civilization.
REALTORS® should recognize
that the interests of
the nation and its citizens
require the highest and
best use of the land and
the widest distribution
of land ownership. They
require the creation of
adequate housing, the
building of functioning
cities, the development
of productive industries
and farms, and the preservation
of a healthful environment.
Such interests impose
obligations beyond those
of ordinary commerce.
They impose grave social
responsibility and a patriotic
duty to which REALTORS®
should dedicate themselves,
and for which they should
be diligent in preparing
themselves. REALTORS®,
therefore, are zealous
to maintain and improve
the standards of their
calling and share with
their fellow REALTORS®
a common responsibility
for its integrity and
honor.
In recognition and appreciation
of their obligations to
clients, customers, the
public, and each other,
REALTORS® continuously
strive to become and remain
informed on issues affecting
real estate and, as knowledgeable
professionals, they willingly
share the fruit of their
experience and study with
others. They identify
and take steps, through
enforcement of this Code
of Ethics and by assisting
appropriate regulatory
bodies, to eliminate practices
which may damage the public
or which might discredit
or bring dishonor to the
real estate profession.
REALTORS® having direct
personal knowledge of
conduct that may violate
the Code of Ethics involving
misappropriation of client
or customer funds or property,
willful discrimination,
or fraud resulting in
substantial economic harm,
bring such matters to
the attention of the appropriate
Board or Association of
REALTORS®. (Amended 1/00)
Realizing that cooperation
with other real estate
professionals promotes
the best interests of
those who utilize their
services, REALTORS® urge
exclusive representation
of clients; do not attempt
to gain any unfair advantage
over their competitors;
and they refrain from
making unsolicited comments
about other practitioners.
In instances where their
opinion is sought, or
where REALTORS® believe
that comment is necessary,
their opinion is offered
in an objective, professional
manner, uninfluenced by
any personal motivation
or potential advantage
or gain.
The term REALTOR® has
come to connote competency,
fairness, and high integrity
resulting from adherence
to a lofty ideal of moral
conduct in business relations.
No inducement of profit
and no instruction from
clients ever can justify
departure from this ideal.
In the interpretation
of this obligation, REALTORS®
can take no safer guide
than that which has been
handed down through the
centuries, embodied in
the Golden Rule, “Whatsoever
ye would that others should
do to you, do ye even
so to them.”
Accepting this standard
as their own, REALTORS®
pledge to observe its
spirit in all of their
activities whether conducted
personally, through associates
or others, or via technological
means, and to conduct
their business in accordance
with the tenets set forth
below. (Amended 1/07)
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