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Linda Olson, GREEN, a Cocoa, FL-based CE Course author, instructor, and a REALTOR® with D. Basile Real Estate remembers a childhood spent loving the outdoors, tromping out in the woods, and coming home dirty and scratched. 

For her, it made perfect sense to pick a profession that aligned with her love of nature.

For Ali Al-Asady, the seeds of sustainability were planted at a young age. 

He started his life in Diyala, Iraq, which once was Mesopotamia – the cradle of civilization. 

Did you know that comfort is one of the top three most-desired features for today’s homebuyers? In fact, according to the National Association of REALTORS®' 2021 REALTORS® & Sustainability Report, 78% of homebuyers say that comfort is somewhat or very important to them. But what exactly defines “comfort” in a home — and how do we achieve it?

Whether you're just dipping your toe into commercial real estate or it already is a substantial part of your business, take a look at the REALTORS® & Sustainability: Commercial Report by the National Association of REALTORS®.

Conducted in July 2021, it provides insight into the industry sector’s sustainability issues, building features that clients value, and statistics you can use during client discussions.

Neal Collins, GREEN, is a co-founder and Change Agent at Latitude | Regenerative Real Estate, Portland, OR, a brand that is working its way across North America and brokered by eXp Realty.