News and Insights

As you’re finalizing your schedule for the 2017 REALTORS® Conference & Expo (November 3-6) at Chicago’s McCormick Place, we have some great social and educational events planned that are right up your alley! Be certain to add some green-focused events and education sessions to your calendar, visit the Green Pavilion on the expo floor, and register for GRC’s networking and reception events. 

It’s pretty easy to just rent a dumpster and trash everything when you’re renovating or tearing down a property. 

And when you’re remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, the first thought is to head to a gleaming showroom to shop. 

But by looking to salvage warehouses and pre-demolition companies, you could pocket some cash, find building materials at a steep discount, and keep waste out of landfills. 

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.