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Asheville Green Real Estate Buyer's Agent

By John Narrin

Real Estate Agent with ECO-Steward Realty

February 16, 2008 12:46 AM

Hello .

This is my first post. I am happy to find out about Active Rain and especially to find all the green and eco-friendly information here. As a "green" buyer's agent and REALTOR in Asheville,NC I spend most of my time in previewing and finding residential properties that are energy efficient and sustainable for clients,but also look for land. Whether finding green homes or land, this is something I can get excited about because everyone benefits.

I have wondered if "green" is as popular in other parts of the country as it is here. Judging from what I am reading here, it seems that Green Real Estate is a trend not only in Asheville, N.C. but across the USA. With this in mind, I look forward to innovation in real estate and lots of good possibilities in 2008 and into the future,but I am wondering if you think this is just a fad, or if green real estate is here to stay.

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Stephanie Edwards-Musa

thredUP.com - The Woodlands, TX

knitwit at thred UP

Hi John,

We are so honored to have you as part of the group here! :) I can't wait to hear what else you have to share with us. Green Real Estate is indeed growing across the Nation, but I hesitate to call it a trend. I hope that it stays longer than the trend of Laminate Wood Floors and Granite Countertops. :)

Nice to see you over here!! Oh, about that Solar idea you have? (yes, we have heard. :)

Can we hear more about it?

Feb 16, 2008 12:51 AM

Pam Joffe

Solaris Realty - Tampa, FL

WElcome to Active Rain, I have found a lot of real interesting and informative blogs. Have a great 2008 year.

Brian Bender

Perry Wellington Realty - Altoona, PA

Your 24 Hour Realtor

welcome to active rain here.. lots of data to read

Feb 16, 2008 12:52 AM

John Narrin

ECO-Steward Realty - Asheville, NC

Thank you for all the welcomes.I'll be doing a lot of reading and commenting, I can tell.

Feb 16, 2008 12:58 AM

Vance Shutes

Real Estate One - Saline, MI

Your Saline, MI Real Estate Connection

John,

Welcome aboard. I'm a relative newbie myself, joining in January. You've become part of a great source of information on the web. Be sure to stay active here on the Rain. Make it a daily part of your real estate work to read and contribute.

John, you will be addicted in no time. :) LOL.

Feb 16, 2008 12:59 AM

Thanks for the advice, Vance. I am a slow typer but an avid reader. I am thinking that maybe my typing should get faster when I take your advice.

Feb 16, 2008 01:02 AM

Stephanie,

I am a fan of your BLOG. I read it an a few others every day. Congratulations on the mediabuzz you have created. It helps all of us.

Feb 16, 2008 01:04 AM

Mary McGraw

GLREA - Rockford, MI

2015: Solar Energy Is Still A Simple Machine!

HI John - welcome to the ECO AllStars! Love the picture. I am excited to read more from North Carolina ! What is that about a solar project? Please share!

Feb 16, 2008 01:15 AM

Ginger S

Wilkinson & Associates, Wilmington NC - Wilmington, NC

Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation~

Hi John, Welcome to Active Rain. janeAnne is one of my best buds on here. Green is growing in popularity in our area, but no where near what it is in your parts!

Ginger

Feb 16, 2008 01:19 AM

Mary,

Hi. I am also a big fan of your BLOG. I didn't think I had mentioned the solar arrayproject we are investigating for our client. We were out on the land looking at solar exposures this week. Our clients are thinking about whether this land will work for an array up of solar modules so that they can convert the energy from the sun to DC power to be transmitted to the panel center and possibly power an eco-village.

Feb 16, 2008 01:21 AM

Hi Ginger,

I think you are one of the NC Ladies janeAnne mentions all the time. I hope to get to meet you in person one of these days. Thanks for the warm welcome. I hope that sustainable building practices expand all over the country. Do you know if HERS ratings are catching in in your part of the State?

Feb 16, 2008 01:25 AM

Hi John - that sounds fantastic! It also looks like NC offers great incentives for solar! This will be a great project to follow! Keep us updated!

Feb 16, 2008 01:56 AM

Tina Farinas

Fusion Real Estate Network, Inc. - Roseville, CA

REALTOR, ABR, GRI, SFR, CHS, e-PRO

Welcome to AR!

Feb 16, 2008 02:25 AM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy John

Welcome

to the Newbies group and the fun world

of bloging, learning and networking

in the Active Rain community.

You have written a very fine frist post for sure.

Have a good one

Dale

Feb 16, 2008 02:35 AM

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