News and Insights

Green features are gaining traction in the residential market. 
Half of the respondents in the National Association of REALTORS® 2022 REALTORS® and Sustainability Report – Residential said they helped clients buy or sell homes with green features during the last 12 months. Last year, only 32% said they’d done so.

The GRC is ready for your 2022 EverGreen Award nominations. 
 
Since 2009, we've been giving the EverGreen Award to GRC members who have dedicated themselves to advancing the green building industry and its practice and who have found unique ways to convey the value of their knowledge and the designation to their communities and clients.

Building a Wellness Niche  
 
Sheila Alston’s background in marketing, interior design, and a health coach certification has helped her develop a wellness real estate business niche and to illustrate the connection between health and home for clients. 

For anyone concerned about IAQ and energy efficiency, it's time to consider induction cooktops. 
 
They rely on electromagnetic energy that transfers heat directly into cookware, and the induction method reduces cooking time, saves energy, and can improve air quality. Read more about how induction cooking works.

If you work with commercial clients or plan to, review Urban Land Institute’s report, “Green Buildings for Healthier People.” It can help you address the health- and climate-friendly choices that clients can make to add value during the development and life span of commercial buildings, whether they’re offices, retail facilities, or multifamily properties.