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Building a Wellness Niche  
 
Sheila Alston’s background in marketing, interior design, and a health coach certification has helped her develop a wellness real estate business niche and to illustrate the connection between health and home for clients. 

If you work with commercial clients or plan to, review Urban Land Institute’s report, “Green Buildings for Healthier People.” It can help you address the health- and climate-friendly choices that clients can make to add value during the development and life span of commercial buildings, whether they’re offices, retail facilities, or multifamily properties. 

Liliana Perazich, GREEN, SRES®, spent 25 years in the healthcare industry before becoming a REALTOR® in 2017.

She focused on cardio-pulmonary rehab and diabetes education, so she knows how essential it is for people to live healthy lives in healthy environments. 

For anyone concerned about IAQ and energy efficiency, it's time to consider induction cooktops. 
 
They rely on electromagnetic energy that transfers heat directly into cookware, and the induction method reduces cooking time, saves energy, and can improve air quality. Read more about how induction cooking works.

Jesse Barraza, who leads the Barraza Group of Surterre Properties®, has worked to build a team in a "league of its own." 

His secret weapon? All the team members have the NAR Green Designation, which gives them a competitive advantage, believes Barraza. In addition, their wide-ranging experience with green real estate, building science, and home energy labeling helps them navigate the complex ins and outs of the luxury Orange County real estate market.