Linda DeVlieg, Certified EcoBroker
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Certified EcoBroker
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¾I am an EcoBroker
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¾As an EcoBroker , I help my clients take advantage of energy-efficient, healthy, and comfortable home environments. ®
Program Overview EcoBroker is an exclusive program for real estate professionals who care about our environment and who want to encourage energy-efficient and green features in homes and buildings. 速
The EcoBroker logo is the symbol of environmentally responsible and sustainable practices in the real estate industry.
The Market 他 Home value increases by about $20 for every $1 reduction in annual utility bills. 他 94% of 300 American surveyed cited their most soughtafter green upgrade as energy savings. 他 Roughly nine in ten people (91%) said energy-efficient features in a new home are extremely or very important.
The Market ¾ With the help of energy-efficient technologies, Americans saved over $8 billion on their energy bills while preventing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the emissions of 18 million vehicles ¾ Builders have constructed over 360,000 Energy Star® qualified new homes, nearing 10% market penetration of annual new homes built nationwide. ¾ In Colorado, builders have constructed nearly 30,000 Built Green ® Homes.
Why work with an EcoBroker ? 速
Buyers: With interest in cost-effective, healthy, and comfortable home features, I can make it easy to either find homes with these attributes or to help you make improvements.
Why work with an EcoBroker ? ®
Buyer Benefits: ¾Save money ¾Find homes with green features easily ¾Live comfortably ¾Work with a Professional who cares
Why work with an EcoBroker ? 速
Sellers: Anyone can price your home. It takes marketing to really sell it. Promoting green features sets you apart from the competition.
Why work with an EcoBroker ? ®
Seller Benefits: ¾Sell for more ¾Distinguish your home from the competition ¾Attract more buyers ¾Work with a Professional who cares
What can you expect from your EcoBroker? Perspective on: ¾Home comfort, safety, and durability ¾Environmental issues ¾Energy-efficiency ¾The “green” market
Value-added services that make a difference to you, your family, and the environment.
Let’s take a look at some of things you may not have noticed without the experienced assistance of an EcoBroker … ®
Poorly installed insulation allows air and moisture to leak through.
This home utilizes a direct gain passive solar design with overhangs.
Energy Star速 plaque on a certified home.
Sign indicating Built Green速 construction.
This is a Built GreenŽ home, but it doesn’t look any different from the outside.
Stand-alone photovoltaics for locations off the grid.
This home utilizes an active solar space heating system, with liquid solar collectors on roof.
Energy-efficient, water-conserving washer and dryer.
Energy Star速 labeled appliances typically exceed federal minimum efficiency by 15-20%.
Radon mitigation systems.
Water quality should be considered.
Use of low VOC paints improves indoor air quality.
Energy-efficient mortgages are not just for homes that are already energy-efficient. They can help pay for improvements.
www.EcoBroker.com Take advantage of EcoBroker.com to help you: 他Buy or sell property 他Improve property 他Find information on green topics
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Take Advantage of EcoBroker Services ¾ In challenging market conditions ¾ With buyers looking for more ¾ With sellers who care ¾ With expertise that give you an edge ¾ With marketing that creates competitive advantage
Linda DeVlieg, Certified EcoBroker速
他 I look forward to assisting you with your real estate questions regarding the new Green living ideas