News and Insights

Clients interested in sustainable homes expect you to be well-versed in the latest energy-efficiency data and legislation and how their choices contribute to the overall health of their community, planet, and families. 

Others may need convincing that energy efficiency measures boost the economy and create jobs and that what you do and talk about has value.

One benefit of GRC membership is that NAR Green Designees are generous about sharing information and smart ideas. 
 
For example, one person's firsthand experience with a home technology can help others understand its relevance in their home or a client's. 

As a GREEN Designee, you likely know the difference between a heat pump and a furnace - a furnace heats the home with natural gas, oil, or propane (fossil fuels), and a heat pump uses electricity. 

The holidays, the rush to wrap up the year, and the need to sketch out your business plan for next year all make for a hectic December. 

We know. 

We'll be quick. 

As a former physician, Stephen Peck, GREEN, RE/MAX Shoreline in Portland, Maine, brings an extra dose of credibility when talking with clients about IAQ, toxic compounds in finishes and materials, the health benefits of daylighting, and how color affects our mood, metabolism, and alertness.