Since my earlier blog on the Green designation, I have been awarded the tiitle. Watch this space for information on buying, selling and living green.
TERMS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Compostable - Organic material with the ability to break down to a toxin-free soil that enriches plant growth. When aiming to use compostable material in a personal garden area, avoid oils and harmful wastes, like meat, bones, and fatty foods.
Light Pollution – A form of sky pollution caused by excessive use of artificial light, which can cause negative effects on health and well-being. This form of pollution originates from industry and is a result of little conservation of energy over time.
Insulation-Compatible Air-Tight Recessed Lighting (IC-AT) - Lighting that eliminates the heat producing chimney effect of conventional incandescent lighting due to the air-tight installation. Unlike other recessed lights, they can be safely wrapped in insulation, conserving energy.
- NAR’s Green REsource Council
April 8, 2009 at 10:54 am |
Hi, I am a PA realtor who completed the Ecobroker (now Ecoassociate) course in Dec 2008. See http://www.ecobroker.com. Are you familiar with the Ecobroker certification? If so, How is it different than the Green designation?
I would advise any Realtor to pursue the Green designation since it is promoted by the NAR. Lisa, is there a great demand for Green properties in Cape Cod. Philadelphia is coming around some. My broker is great (40 years exp.), but not really enthused about Green RE sales. Do you have any tips on how I might show him the benefits of Green listings?
April 10, 2009 at 8:24 am |
Mike, congratulations on the Ecobroker certification. Any education in this area is important. Looking at the ecobroker website, it seems that it has the same goals but is driven by the advertisers and “green” suppliers. I could not find the number of hours involved in the three components of training. The NAR course for Green is 24 hours of classroom training and two examinations. The Ecobroker is not endorsed by NAR.
The Cape is an environment-conscious locale, our ecosystems are frangile. There are two major LEEDS certified buildings, the IFAW headquarters and Wellflleet MA Audubon HQ. I represent a very energy friendly property at http://www.41StillmanKelley.com. My broker and company are very enthusiastic about the Green real estate revolution. I will soon be launching sustainablecapecod.com, stay tuned. Come to the Cape this Summer and I’ll show you our Green!