News and Insights

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.

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. 

Have you ever been chatting with a colleague or someone at your local real estate association and trying to make a case about the value of sustainability? 
 
The National Association of REALTORS®' course, "Intro to Sustainability and Resiliency: What REALTORS® Need to Know," can be a powerful tool in bolstering your argument and introducing other real estate practitioners to sustainability.