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There are more than 1 million solar photovoltaic (PV) homes, yet finding data on those systems is cumbersome for real estate practitioners and consumers. As these homes become more prevalent, there needs to be a way to get data about such properties into MLSs. 

You probably already have your plans in place for your Earth Day celebration on April 22. 
But don’t forget to remind clients about the small actions they can take each day to improve the planet. 

If you’ve struggled to cobble together energy data for a particular home, hunt down eligible rebates, and estimate the value and energy savings of potential upgrades for clients’ properties, the new GREEN Member Benefit with HomeSelfe may be the tool for you. 

The 2017 U.S. Energy and Employment Report analyzed four sectors of the U.S. economy, including energy efficiency, and found that 2.2 million Americans are employed in the design, installation, and manufacture of energy efficiency products and services. 

Greater visibility, better engagement, and a chance for real-time, two-way communication with clients are among the reasons Lemons-Ryhal advocates for live streaming video. Moreover she says, “The brain processes video content faster than the written word, and by the end of 2017, 74 percent of content viewed online will be in the form of a video.” See details.