Since getting my Green Designation, some of my clients have been asking what exactly does it mean.
NAR’s Green Designation is a real estate designation designed for residential, commercial and property management professionals looking to green their businesses and their lives.
No matter what my role is in a real estate transaction, as an NAR Green Designee I can help you distinguish fact from fiction and make educated decisions about: green materials, energy-efficient technology, green ratings, green design, green living, green incentives and more!
Whether you’re going green to save the planet or just save some money, I can help you get started.
Buying a home is a huge investment and often times very complex. I can help you find the right home, but as an added benefit if you are trying to find one with green features or trying to green your lifestyle, reduce your carbon footprint, or take advantage of long-term savings green homes afford, my green experience can help. I will assist in:
•Identifing green features, appliances, building methods and materials
•Understanding green mortgage options
•Realizing the benefits of an energy audit and work towards obtaining one
•See the short and long term value of green homes
•Understaning how to eliminate toxins in your green home
•How to improve air and water quality and reduce noise pollution
•Take advantage of government grants encouraging green homes
Selling a home in today’s market requires an advantage over the other homes on the market. Whether you are already green or you want to transition and make your home more green, I can make sure it is properly represented and make the most of your investment. By implementing green features and appliances, I can assist in making you stand out in this competitive market by:
•Providing simple ways to green your home
•Educating you on the cost benefit of implementing green home features
•Pricing your green home effectively
•Helping you take advantage of tax credits and incentives
•Marketing your green home to potential buyers
Investment owners can utilize my services as a Green designee since more and more tenants are urging their landlords to green their properties. The idea of green is relatively new so many landlords may lack the knowledge or resourced to make it happen. As your property manager I can assist in:
•Implementing simple and inexpensive green solutions
•Determining what green features your tenants may be interested in
•Find you tenants interested in green properties
•Work green into your bottom line
•Utilize green systems and strategies to lower operating costs
•Connect with a network of professionals who adhere to green principles
As a tenant, I can also help by assisting you in finding green properties to live and work and distinguish between properties with green features and greenwashing. I can assist in:
•Determining what green features, products, and practices make sense for your needs
•Understanding the short and long term benefits of green buildings
•Learn the language of green properties
•Find the green home or office that’s right for you
