News and Insights

You should be feeling pretty good about being a GREEN designee. 
 

The GRC is approaching its tenth anniversary next year and some of the events, themes and conversations during the 2017 REALTORS® Conference & Expo confirm the wisdom of creating the GRC in the first place. Here are five takeaways from the convention.

RPR’s Jo Teeter, during the October 2017 Webinar--Meeting Clients' Green Needs with RPR's Energy and Neighborhood-- provided a detailed walk-through of RPR and illustrated ways to use the data sets to work more effectively with green-minded clients. 

Most seniors would prefer to age in place, but health and aging issues can prevent full access to the house. Raised thresholds and bathrooms represent fall risks, doorknobs become difficult to turn, and stairs are hard to climb. Seniors may feel trapped in certain areas of their homes, forcing them to consider moving when they don't want to do so.

As you’re getting your yard ready for the long winter, here are three to-dos. 

Several national reports point to consumer interest in the benefits of greener homes and communities. Your GREEN Designation gives you a competitive edge when working with clients.

Don’t let your Green REsource Council membership lapse. Renewal starts in early November. Don’t miss out on valuable information and resources.