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All things being equal - People want to go Green!

Unfortunately, when it comes to most environmental issues, a large section of the population has associated it with the Triple D's: Dull, Dense, and Dry.

This Blog is derived from my desire to show that we can be environmentally friendly while remaining full-time consumers.

To me, being environmentally friendly is not about cutting things out, it is about creating something better. I foresee Realtors helping homeowners create Environmentally Friendly Homes and thus profiting on all fronts (financially and morally). That is the key issue in this debate. Are we as Realtors willing to learn new techniques, work a little harder, and understand that what we do (or don't do) affects our image, our relationship with the public at large, and Planet Earth?

"Environmentalism is not about being less bad, it's about being more good." - William McDonough

I am in awe of the power I have as a Realtor, both for the good and the bad. What an amazing profession I am in, that 'sells' land, water, and energy resources to the public.

Ultimately, it will be the Realty Profession that will be on the forefront of the Green Movement. How do we move into that?

To me, that's the creative part.

Thank you for all the kind, insightful remarks to my first blog.

Best of luck and Go Green!

Douglas B. Garbe, Your Eco-Realtor.

Posted by Douglas Garbe, Real Living Real Estate Solutions on 08/07/2007 09:28 PM

Comments (14)

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14 Comments on All things being equal - People want to go Green!

Douglas - welcome to A/R and congratulations on your first post. You will have fun

08/07/2007 09:36 PM

by Dan Tobias - Northridge Real Estate Expert (Windermere Real Estate)

Douglas - welcome to A/R and congratulations on your first post. You will have fun

08/07/2007 09:37 PM

by Dan Tobias - Northridge Real Estate Expert (Windermere Real Estate)

Douglas, One of the questions on the 2007 Cost vs Value Report survey was were buyers interested in green buildings and if they were purchasing, would they pay more. Green is coming wether real estate professionals are ready or not.

08/07/2007 10:19 PM

by Gary Smith, Realtor® (The Michigan Group - Livingston)

You know sometimes, the best way to get our clients to go green is by example. I just recycled my whole kitchen and replaced my old toilets with new low flow ones. You don't have to do it big a little helps too.

08/10/2007 09:16 AM

by Chrissi Ewing (Keller Williams of The Treasure Coast)

Hi Douglas, very interesting and good point. Welcome to AR!

08/10/2007 10:58 PM

by Stephanie Edwards-Musa, Realtor ® The Woodlands, TX Real Estate (Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors ®)

Doug:

Could you share what exact steps you've taken to become more green? I'm curious how you've implemented this.

Dan

08/16/2007 02:35 PM

by Dan Dowling - United Mortgage Capital Corp.

People are thinking green more and more...thank heaven!

08/16/2007 02:36 PM

by Barbara-Jo & Bill - - Florida Realty Professional - AHWD (Charles Rutenberg Realty)

Dear Barbara-Joe ,

Thank you for your support, much appreciated.

Dear Stephanie,

I will soon give more exampled on how to turn a property green and more profitable on a shoe-string budget. Keep tuned.

Dear Chrissi,

I like what you did with your kitchen and the toilets. Good for you! In the long run the saving will be amazing.

Dear Gary,
Thank you for the information about the survey, I am going to look it up and study it. Thank you.

08/19/2007 04:01 AM

by Douglas Garbe, Real Living Real Estate Solutions (Real Living Real Estate Solutions)

Interestin.....

08/30/2007 06:52 PM

by Norm Singletary

Motivating blog. Being an agent we certainly do have an exdrodinary ability to influence indivduals. Working on such a personal level with clients private homes and often their largest financial investment.

My goal is to break down the misconceptions about being more sustainable and "green". By demonstrating and educating how going "green" is often more comfortable, more cost effective and much healthier, I believe I'm making a positive impact.

08/30/2007 10:50 PM

by Evan T. Little - EcoBroker® (Volkl Investments Inc.)

It truly is amazing where you see little pockets of 'green' going up. Publix now sells green bags for your shopping pleasure. Commercials tell you how to make your neighbours green with envy when you buy cars that conserve both energy and fuel. It's a start.

09/14/2007 12:21 PM

by Douglas Garbe, Real Living Real Estate Solutions (Real Living Real Estate Solutions)

My first blong, and still my favorite one.

10/13/2007 12:16 AM

by Douglas Garbe, Real Living Real Estate Solutions (Real Living Real Estate Solutions)

Great job on your first blog!

10/13/2007 08:10 PM

by Dena Stevens ~ Ecobroker ~So. Colorado Realtor (Colorado Western Real Estate)

Dena - actually I made a mistake, this was my second blog, but thank you.

10/17/2007 10:58 PM

by Douglas Garbe, Real Living Real Estate Solutions (Real Living Real Estate Solutions)

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