An EcoBroker is a real estate agent who is trained to assist buyers and sellers in identifying green and energy-efficient features in a home. To earn EcoBroker designation, an agent completes extensive coursework that covers issues of energy, environment and green business. Their skills and knowledge can assist any consumer, both those who consider themselves "green-minded" and those who are merely environmentally curious. By providing the link between builders, consumers, and green products, EcoBrokers are playing an increasingly vital role in the evolving industry of sustainable home design and in consumer's decisions in buying and selling.
EcoBroker agents can help advise sellers on how to give their home a marketing edge. For example, homes that are more green may have more value. Less money may be spent on utilities, for instance, and therefore more value is added to the home. Energy efficient homes also may qualify for an energy efficient mortgage, which also adds monetary value.
EcoBroker agents can also help purchasers in their home selection. We can help identify green features of existing homes, of green renovation possibilities, and of green housing communities that are available in Atlanta. We can also help buyers and sellers locate rebates and tax credits that are available for green renovation.
Atlanta, in fact, has a growing "green" reputation. It has been reported that Atlanta has more "green permits" for new building construction than any other city in the nation. Atlanta is in the lead in demonstrating how green building and green homeownership is constructive to the health of our city and its inhabitants and is more cost effective for homeowners.
Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services is on the cutting edge in providing EcoBroker services to the Atlanta real estate community. Although there are 2.6 million real estate agents in the country, only 2600 real estate agents are designated as EcoBrokers. Thus, Atlanta Intown's EcoBroker agents are a part of this very small percentage of agents (less than 1%) who have this real estate designation which advances the next generation of home building and buying in Atlanta.
If you want to Go Green, we can assist you, in either buying or selling. Call one of our EcoBrokers today!