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A Conversation with Minnesota’s First Eco-Broker

Posted on 22. Nov, 2010 by Jennifer Marcus Newton.

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The earth benefits of eco-brokering are self-evident. But I wanted to know how certification helped an agent’s business, so I sat down with Gina Vermilyea to discuss eco-brokering and what led her to get certified.

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Green Credentials for Property Managers

Posted on 26. Oct, 2010 by Nora Betz.

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There has been a growing demand for green real estate that has initiated a market change from the ground up. More and more residents are choosing to live in green properties when given the option. Having a green certification helps you distinguish yourself as a leader in today’s competitive environment. In this way, becoming credentialed in green property management is attractive to tenants and owners alike.

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Eco-Brokers, A New Way to Stand Out from the Crowd

Posted on 19. Oct, 2010 by Jennifer Marcus Newton.

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A few months ago, I met – quite by chance – an eco-broker. According to her business card, this was no ordinary eco-broker. She was Minnesota’s first eco-broker. And she happened to be representing a friend of mine who found himself in a pickle. A property he’d had on the market for a few years was finally getting serious interest from potential buyers.

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Green Home Certification Programs

Posted on 13. Apr, 2010 by Kimberly Madrigal.

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In most markets it may be difficult to justify the return on investment for green home certification for existing houses, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something to be learned from these programs.