New Real Estate App Debuts In New London County

The Eastern CT Association of Realtors: The Eastern CT Association of Realtors ® is offering consumers and Realtors ® a new tool for achieving greater transparency during transactions. ECAR is one of the first real estate associations in the state to utilize Quigler (www.Quigler.com), an app that keeps consumers abreast of an agent’s actions on their behalf during the real estate process. The technology is a boon to both real estate professionals and their clients, as it enhances transparency, process knowledge and the flow of communications, inviting consumers to see the sequential steps of a buy/sell transaction.

The Application informs consumers and agents of federal and state laws and REALTOR ® ethical requirements in the buying and selling process. Agents can invite consumers to join them and follow along. Another option allows consumers to initiate the process by finding a REALTOR ® on the App. “We are pleased to help ECAR’s REALTOR ® members provide the public with greater transparency and communication,” said Susy Hurlbert, CEO of ECAR. “Quigler helps to take the veil off the transaction process, and consumers appreciate that.”

By using the App, a real estate professional can empower their client to know in advance what is required, when it was done and even learn why it’s essential. According to the National Association of REALTORS ® , 93 percent of consumers want knowledge of the real estate process and 92 percent want responsive communication. “With Quigler, an agent can give a client remarkable transparency and an additional layer of communication,” said David Michonski, Quigler founder and CEO. “When you give consumers greater transparency and communication, it generates more trust – which, in turn, generates a more satisfied client.”

HOW IT WORKS
The App is simple to use:
 Agents can invite clients to join them on the App, or

 After logging in for free at www.Quigler.com, consumers can invite their favorite agent to join them or click on “Find an Agent” to see agents using Quigler and connect to them
 When the selected agent completes a required action, the consumer gets an instant time-stamped and dated notification, creating a running record of what has been done, and thus automating an additional layer of communication with the client. Buying or selling a home is arguably one of the largest financial transactions for most consumers. Quigler allows them to “look under the hood” to ensure they understand the process and get maximum value for the commission being paid.

About the Eastern CT Association of REALTORS ® (ECAR):
Established in 1927 (originally the New London Board of Realtors), the Eastern CT Association of REALTORS ® (ECAR) is the 5 th largest professional real estate association in Connecticut. ECAR exists to support its members in building and improving their real estate practice, promote real estate ownership, protect private property rights, and maintain the highest ethical and professional standards.

Comprised of more than 1,000 members, ECAR serves real estate agents, brokers and affiliated professionals throughout New London and Windham Counties. Together, its members participate in over 5,000 real estate transactions every year.

All ECAR REALTORS ® belong to the Connecticut State Association of REALTORS ® (CTR) and the National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR). ECAR may be reached at 860-892-2595 and viewed online at https://easternctrealtors.com. ECAR may also be visited on Facebook at EasternCTAOR, on Twitter via @EasternCTAOR , and on https://www.instagram.com/easternct_realtors/.