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"So the Fifth Element of Home Ownership is utility bills, P + I + T + I + U !"
- Jan Green

For my Boast-A-Post Challenge submission, hosted by Richie Alan Naggar  I'd like to send Kudos to Jan Green who has taken her commitment to her niche of energy efficiency in real estate to a whole 'nother level. You might say she's put her niche on steroids. 

I've been watching Jan for a while and become very aware of the reputation she has made for herself in the energy sustainability niche.  Not only is she involved locally and on the state level in Arizona, she has also been invited to participate on a National Association of Realtors Committee on the subject. 

2019 - Year of Progress!
By: Jan Green 

The above post, written by Jan in January of this year, is the post I've chosen to highlight. It is an amazing testament to the value of seriously and passionately working your niche. 

Reading Jan's post makes me want to make my home more energy efficient and I am fortunate to live in one of 3 counties with the least expensive electricity in the entire nation. The reality, though, is for every kilowatt I save in my home (regardless of how inexpensive it is) that's a kilowatt of energy that is available for someone else to use. 

Having just returned from a few weeks in Arizona, I am reminded of how very fortunate I am to enjoy low energy costs. However, that doesn't mean I shouldn't be environmentally responsible and do my share in the efforts toward energy conservation. 

I encourage you to follow Jan's example and pursue whatever you are passionate about and make it work for you in your business. 

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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hey Jan Green 
As soon as I saw this Challenge I thought about YOU. It just took me a while to write it since I'd been traveling.  And, I always enjoy spending time with you when I'm in the Phoenix area. Thank you for taking the time to meet up with me and the others. 

Mar 01, 2020 08:57 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

You're so sweet Carol. I love how you travel the country and look to connect with many of us, even going out of your way.  You're a gem and I'm happy to call you a friend!

Mar 01, 2020 09:11 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Thanks, Jan Green .  I'm super happy we've been able to connect on a friend level, as well.  I would love to attend one of your seminars someday if it meshes with my travels. 

Mar 01, 2020 09:16 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Ditto!   Classes are lining up from now to June all over Arizona including Shea Homes, Dorne Homes, and possibly an expo or two :)  We'll be in touch! 

Mar 01, 2020 09:28 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Hi Carol, great post to boast and Jan Green is the name that comes up when thinking of solar utilities in homes here. I would love to see this formula used more often -  P + I + T + I + U.

 

Mar 01, 2020 09:53 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Thank you Steffy Hristova !  It's common in the commercial world, but not so much in Residential unless you're already into energy efficiency.  Thank you for your comments!

Mar 01, 2020 09:55 AM
Laura Filip
Laura Filip Broker , Opening doors for All Seasons of Life - Whitesboro, TX
What can we do for you today?

Thank you for sharing, love the article the content is amazing. Will be following Jan Green to learn more about the program she is talking about. 

Mar 01, 2020 11:00 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Thank you Laura.  I"m working on several initiatives including being a part of NAR's Presidential Advisory Group on Sustainability. You'll be reading more about this in the coming weeks.  I'll be headed back to Chicago again soon for another meeting as we put together our initiatives for NAR and members.  Thank you for commenting! 

Mar 01, 2020 11:14 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Steffy Hristova 
It's a treat for me to know you and Jan personally. Thanks for taking the time to meet up with us on my recent trip to Arizona. 

Mar 01, 2020 11:29 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Laura Filip 
Jan is definitely a great one to follow.  She is a great resource for those of us interested in being environmentally friendly in business and life. 

Mar 01, 2020 11:31 AM
Kris Collis, Associate Broker
Smart Way America Realty - East Stroudsburg, PA
Professional Results you Expect 570-801-5525

Carol, thands to you and Jan Green for focusing on clean and "green" sources of power for the home.  We're fortunate to have both of you in the rain.

Mar 01, 2020 01:23 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Thank you Kris Collis, Associate Broker !

Mar 02, 2020 06:51 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Carol great pick!  Jan Green has worked tirelessly for over 10 years to create an amazing legacy in the green technology. She kindly shares her knowledge as often as she can - and she is an awesome instructor as well as all around fabulous gal!

Mar 01, 2020 02:40 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

You are such a doll Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS, GRI, WLS !  Thank you for your friendship - see you soon!

Mar 02, 2020 06:51 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Thank you Kris Collis, Associate Broker .  It is certainly my pleasure to highlight Jan Green's work in the green sector. 

Mar 02, 2020 07:38 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

And, Jan Green is fun to hang out with too, isn't she?  

Mar 02, 2020 07:39 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Ditto Carol!


 

Mar 02, 2020 07:40 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Carol and thanks for telling us more about Jan, and she is great and wish more people were like her.

 

Mar 02, 2020 09:13 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

That was a Jan Green classic...

Have a happy Monday Carol Williams 

Mar 02, 2020 09:24 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Great post & the link is working, thanks! Great that Debb has turned around a very unique niche. I love the new PITI name! 

Mar 03, 2020 03:13 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Lyn Sims 
Hmmm... not sure what happened but I fixed it.  Thanks for letting me know.

Mar 03, 2020 03:18 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Will Hamm 
Yes, Jan is a great inspiration and so generous with her knowledge.

Mar 03, 2020 03:20 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hey Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS 
Jan IS a classic! She's certainly an inspiration for people who question the value of niche marketing. 

Mar 03, 2020 03:22 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Carol:

What a wonderful tribute to Jan. She certainly knows what she is doing around energy and is a tremendous inspiration in the arena of going green!  Love PITIU!!

Jan's a wonderful blogger, and lots of fun, too - I had the great pleasure of meeting her last September at a meetup in AZ (along with some other wonderful Rainers, I might add!).

Jeff

Mar 03, 2020 09:32 PM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I love the new acronym - PITIU!  I will be adopting this in the future.  Thank you for sharing this Carol Williams! A very nice tribute to Jan Green ...  (by the way, I just got back from a week visiting family in Arizona too and the subject of "utilities" came up as it always does ... 

Mar 04, 2020 11:22 AM
Steffy Hristova

Diana Dahlberg , next time you are in Phoenix, please let us know. We love to do impromptu Active Rain Meet-ups. :)

Mar 04, 2020 06:54 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Ditto on Steffy's comments.  Anyone visiting in Arizona is welcome to join us for lunch, or whatever!   And thank you for your comments and joining the crusade for P + I + T + I + U!


 

Mar 05, 2020 08:30 AM
Diana Dahlberg

Jan Green and Steffy Hristova ... As youj know I just got back from Arizona.  Probably won't be there again until next year but I will be sure to reach out.  I would love to meet up -- face to face -- with some of my favorite ActiveRainers! 

Mar 08, 2020 06:56 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Congratulations on your feature recognition and your special post on Jan.

Mar 05, 2020 12:06 PM
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