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What EcoBroker means to Me...

This Week I became one of the newest members of a growing number of Certified EcoBrokers in the Real Estate Industry.  As I was going through the 3 part education courses.  I found myself looking at things a little differently around me. 

I look forward to bringing more energy efficiency awareness to my local area.  There are many things that we can change in our daily routine and homes to make a difference. 

Here are a few things I thought of,  What changes have you made to become more energy efficient?  Feel free to share.  

  • Changing to energy efficient light bulbs
  • Installing a programmable thermostat
  • Program heating temperatures lower while no one is home.
  • Turning down the hot water heater temperature to save energy

 

For all your real estate needs in the Bourbonnais, IL area, contact Brian Hoots @ Speckman Realty or visit www.bourbonnaishome.com

14 comments • Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate • December 15 2007 01:21PM

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That is awesome. I am looking forward to purchasing my next house and turning it as green as possible. J.
Posted by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes, Realtors www.CentralTexasHomeRebates.com) about 1 year ago
Brian, I hadn't heard of this designation, but I think it's a great idea. We need to move in this direction and I think this is a great niche.
Posted by Peter Thompson - Chicago Mortgage Insight (Wintrust Mortgage) about 1 year ago

Jeff- I think it will help reaching the energy conscious buyers.

Peter-  EcoBroker was started a few years ago and there are about 1800 certified agents in the U.S.

Posted by Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate (Speckman Realty, Inc. GMAC ) about 1 year ago

Where did you take your ecobroker certification- online or in a class?  It sounds great.

Posted by Judy Greenberg- Coldwell Banker- Long Grove - Buffalo Grove (Committed and Dedicated Realtor in the Chicago Suburbs) about 1 year ago

Judy, it is a three part course completed online,  www.ecobroker.com its a very informative course on energy efficiency  and using it to market to and educate your real estate clients.

Posted by Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate (Speckman Realty, Inc. GMAC ) about 1 year ago

I recently received my EcoBroker designation as well. I have been so pleasantly surprised how receptive my SOI has been. It has definitely been worth the effort- both from an educational and marketing perspective.

Posted by Rob Clark, REALTOR®, ABR, GRI-Roanoke, Virginia real estate-Green Homes Roanoke (MKB, REALTORS) about 1 year ago
Rob, congrats on passing the course.  thanks for stopping by.
Posted by Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate (Speckman Realty, Inc. GMAC ) about 1 year ago

Brian,

We are starting to really show up in the market, More people are becoming aware not only of green issues but of us EcoBrokers® as well. Congrats on the designation!

Posted by Michael I. Pulskamp REALTOR®, EcoBroker®, GREEN desingnee (Mainstreet Brokers) about 1 year ago
Michael,  Thanks, I think the EcoBroker designation will help us bring energy efficiency awareness to our local areas and allow us to stand out above the crowd.
Posted by Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate (Speckman Realty, Inc. GMAC ) about 1 year ago
Congratulations and welcome to the EcoBroker club!  Your desire to bring the knowledge to the local market is excellent.  The more we all do in our local area, the more the word will spread that every little bit helps make a difference.
Posted by Carol Lexa (Frank Howard Allen Wine Country) about 1 year ago

Brian, truly, CONGRATS!!!  It's great to see that you were able to not only get through the course, but also that you were able to get so much from it.

I wish you and your business nothing but a TON of success.

Your "GREEN" Friend

DJ Breckheimer
www.djBreck.com

Posted by DJ Breckheimer - SW Mpls Specialist (Re/Max Advantage Plus) about 1 year ago

Carol- thanks I am proud to be part of the club.

DJ- thanks for stopping by.

Posted by Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate (Speckman Realty, Inc. GMAC ) about 1 year ago

Brian,

It's a big commitment to start on the road to become green conscious and then to implement what you wanted to do. As you outline, small steps are crucial for sustainable success and they are easily doable.  

Posted by Esko Kiuru - Las Vegas NV Mortgage Consultant (FHA, VA, Conventional, Refinance, Jumbo) about 1 year ago
Esko, you're right start small and eventually it will become part of your daily routine.
Posted by Brian Hoots Bourbonnais IL Real Estate (Speckman Realty, Inc. GMAC ) about 1 year ago

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