News and Insights

On the face of it, mandatory energy audits may seem ideal for giving home buyers a grip on a prospective home’s energy costs and a way for them to make apples-to-apples comparisons among properties. 

Some city and state governments have put forward proposals that would require homeowners to get an audit or energy score before selling a home. 

But there are unintended consequences of mandatory energy audits, and REALTOR® organizations have fought against such measures in the handful of places that have proposed them. 

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.
 

NAR’s 2017 Remodeling Impact Report act shows you the top remodeling projects and gives you a sense of which ones provide the most financial and emotional value to homeowners. 

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