When developing or
building
green homes and properties, there is one big question to answer; how green
do you go? NAR Green Designees can help you make that decision. With advanced
education in both buying and selling green properties, NAR Green Designees are
trained to know what green buyers want, the most cost-effective ways to get it,
and the best ways to market and sell your green property.
Residential Green Home Builders and Developers
On top of being better for the environment, green home
building produces homes that are healthier and more comfortable to live in, more
durable, require less upkeep, and cost less to maintain. Homebuyers are catching
on to this and lo oking to buy green. Studies show that two-thirds* of consumers
are paying attention to homes and buildings with green features.
No
matter where you are with your project, there is always an opportunity to
implement greener products and practices. NAR Green Designees focused on
residential properties can help you:
- Determine what green products and features your potential buyers may look
for
- Understand the advantages of green home building
- Select which products and professionals work best with your project and
adhere to building green principles
- Respond to obstacles that can impede green home building development and
construction
- Market and sell your homes with green features
- Connect with a pool of potential buyers interested in homes with green
features
- Learn the language of green homes
and buildings
- Take advantage of government credits, incentives and programs
Start greening your project today!
GOGREEN@RaymondRealtors.com
Commercial Builders and Developers
Building green isn't just good for the environment; it's
good for your bottom line. According to a 2006=2 0study by the Center of the
Built Environment, University of California, energy-efficient green buildings
lower tenant costs, improve a tenant's employee productivity and retention, and
enhance their image. According to a report by the U.S. General Services
Administration, occupant satisfaction in sustainable properties was 27 percent
higher than the industry average.
NAR Green Designees focused on
commercial properties can help you:
- Determine what green features your potential tenants and/or buyers may look
for
- Recognize the advantages of buildings with green features
- Select professionals who adhere to green principles
- Implement simple, inexpensive green products
- Connect with a pool of potential tenants and/or buyers interested in
buildings with green features
- Learn green building
jargon
- Respond to obstacles that can impede green development and construction
- Take advantage of government credits, incentives and programs
- Market your green project
- Lease and/or sell your commercial property
Ready to join the green building movement?
Contact us!
GOGREEN@RaymondRealtors.com
*Source: McGraw Hill
SmartMarket Report 2007, Green Homeowner Issue
**Source: Green REsource Council of the National
Association of REALTORS®
