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NAR's 2024 Sustainability Summit June 4-5

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The clock is counting down until the National Association of REALTORS® Sustainability Summit!   This year's summit is set in Minneapolis, MN.  Minneapolis has achieved so many sustainability milestones within their city and in the real estate industry.  Their MLS has many green features, including auto populated features benefitting home sellers and reducing agent liability. 

Location - Hilton Minneapolis, 1001 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis

Dates - June 2 - 5pm    Visit the home page for registration, hotel and travel details!

 

Early bird registration has been extended to May 13, 2024.  DON'T WAIT!  It's a good savings and this is half the cost of an annual convention.  

I'm super excited to be a panelist in an education session, so watch for my participation!

Some of what you'll see at the Summit:

 

  • Field Experience: Bringing Home Building Science - Behind the Scenes of Sustainability at Minneapolis Convention Cente
  • Optional Walking Tour: Exploring Sustainability at Hilton Minneapolis
  • Welcome Networking Reception at the Hilton Minneapolis
  • Learning Lab – The Journey to Sustainability through The Power of Preparedness
  • Optional Field Experience: U.S. Bank Stadium Tour
  • Fundamentals of Sustainability
  • Education Sessions and Networking Break
  • Celebration Reception at Orchestra Hall
  • Using Home Performance Data to Build Better Listings
  • (This last session is of particular interest to me as they've figured out "auto population" of features! )
  • Prevent, Prepare, Prosper: Getting on Path to Low-Carbon, Resilient Housing
  • Speaker: Steve Winkelman, Executive Director, Ottawa Climate Action Fund
  • Leading a Climate-conscious Real Estate Business
Having attended the Sustainability Summit last year in Austin, I can tell you that the depth of content and speakers were excellent. My only wish is that I could have been there a day in advance.   I participated in a Continuing Education Session at the Cincinnati Association convention the day before and flew straight to Austin.   
PIctured are Arizona realtors: Teri Sarmiento, DB, Desert Fairways Inc.; Melisa Camp, LEED GA, HomeSmart and yours truly all from the Phoenix area.
2023 Sustainability Summit Austin, TX
I highly recommend this summit to any real estate agent who wants to take their business to the next level.  Providing extra value to home buyers and sellers is critical with the current changes in real estate.  It's never been more important to show your value and provide extra service to remain relevant in real estate.
I'm looking forward to seeing my fellow "greenies" in Minneapolis and participating this year!   
Pictured below, the former Director at NAR for Leadership & Sustainability, Amanda Stinton (who is now CEO of WCR); John Rosshirt President of the Sustainability Advisory Group, NAR (Austin realtor); Craig Foley, Sustainability Director, LAUR Realty Partners,  (Boston realtor) and yours truly.  It was wonderfu to participate in a "green conversation" on NAR's Youtube channel.  These same realtors will be in Minneapolis along with MANY others from across the country.  
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ  good for you that you went and thank you for sharing some of the benefits. I look forward to hearing more nuggets from you in the near future, Endre

May 08, 2024 10:26 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I haven’t given up hope on this planet yet. Believe there are always ways to do things better and more healthily, :

May 08, 2024 11:12 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Jan. As a retired guy, will be looking forward to your future posts about the sustainability summit. Enjoy your day.

May 09, 2024 04:10 AM
Michael Elliott
Fathom Realty - Burlington Township, NJ
Burlington, New Jersey Residential Sales

I was disheartened by recent reports that only 5-6% of all recyclables actually get recycled.   Has it all been a giant lie?

May 09, 2024 05:23 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

As an aside, did you change your last name just to get on trend? bahahaha

May 09, 2024 05:38 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Jan,

So proud of you and all that you do. You are a blessing in the industry and this is just one more way you contribute and share your knowledge. Can't wait to hear what you learn at the National Association of REALTORS® Sustainability Summit! 

May 09, 2024 07:07 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Endre Barath, Jr. , actually the photo was from last year.  The summit I'll be participating is in June. I'll follow that up with another post of key things I learn!  Thank you for commenting! 

May 09, 2024 08:34 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

And the good thing Laura Cerrano is that we have all of the tools to fix the planet. If we can just get more people on board to reduce waste, reuse items, and teach others to reduce their energy/water use. 

May 09, 2024 08:35 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Thank you for commenting Wayne Martin .  I'll write a follow up post afterwards! 

May 09, 2024 08:36 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Yes, it is disheartening Michael Elliott . Each state has differences in those numbers.  Some do a better job than others.  There are so many differences in between each state and what the population thinks is important.  Spreading the broader message and teaching people how to reduce waste in the first place should help. 

May 09, 2024 08:38 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

No Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty , Green is my adopted name at the age of 4!  I tell people that Green adopted me, LOL! 

May 09, 2024 08:38 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Thank you so much Dorie Dillard Austin TX !  I feel there are better ways of doing things that are better for each other and for the planet.  It's just a matter of sharing, teaching and being the example.  Each of us can do our part, even if it's just in a small way! 

May 09, 2024 08:39 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 Jan,
I love that you are recognized nationally for your expertise!  Congratulations.

May 09, 2024 09:29 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wow last year and June is right around the corner Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ 

May 09, 2024 10:28 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ  So a speaker that said beware of eating meat - mother nature says we are not treating our animals right and the next Pandemic may be here  

May 11, 2024 12:07 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Thank you so much Carol Williams !  With you all as my cheerleaders, it's no wonder!  Seriously, we all have to be our own billboards and my AR friends allow me to do that.  Thank you for your support!

May 12, 2024 04:18 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Yes, this year FLEW by!   I'm glad that this year, I'll get to spend more time there.  Last year I got to my hotel room at 3 am in Austin and was up and ready to go at 9.  It was a blur.  Thankfully, I was only an attendee and didn't have to be alert!  This yer is a different story all together.  Looking forward to sharing some wisdom!  Appreciate you!

May 12, 2024 04:19 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Yes, red meat takes a lot of water to put onto grocery store shelves, and the methane gas produced from cattle is awful.  There is a farm here in AZ that uses the methane for bio fuel!  There is so much we can do better.  We all have to be smart consumers and make good choices to help the economy as well as the planet!

May 12, 2024 04:20 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for telling us about the event. I will count on your blog posts for the best information.

May 13, 2024 08:46 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Happy to report back Roy Kelley .  Interpreting the data is critical to gain more support and adoption! 

May 13, 2024 09:05 AM