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How do Realtors best fit toward greening the world?

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Mid Willamette

That was a question asked to me this morning and I, having my coffee, let my mind wander and my fingers type this response....

Good Question. For me, when helping people decide on a house, it is about encouraging people to make small changes to create a healthier living environment on a personal level, that will impact the rest of the world. Each individual has a choice, it is about educating them of what choices are there, and why they should or shouldn't choose them. Helping to bring awareness of the comfort, affordability and environmental benefits is the key to accomplishing the change we need. Personally the environment is my top priority, but after attending the classes at family Reunion last week, I realize that in order to be effective, we have to appeal to the mass and the majority care only about the expense, their own comfort 2nd and the environment 3rd. Taking these issues one step at a time, getting involved in legislative councils to support proper changes, and providing information and networking with people is the key to our success.

 I went into Real Estate only last year, my drive was backed by wanting to live sustainably and help people learn about ways to do it. It is not just about mud huts in the wilderness, the cities and the suburbs need to be addressed even more so than rural. That was something I had to learn. There is no ONE way to make this change, there are MANY ways and they are all effective in different environments. What works in Portland, is not going to necessarily work in Miami, Colorado is not the same as New York. The Realtors in these areas should have specialized knowledge of THEIR territory. Having the Variety of technologies is absolute. We have to pay the price for the technology we have created, we, as a race, have made some grave mistakes, and we should use the information that cost us so much to gather, to fix the mistakes and move towards a sustainable society where people are aware and active and give back, not just take.

Wonderful book that changed my life was Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. It helped me understand a lot about humanity and how we have become what we are. The only answer in my opinion on how to save the world is to do what *I* am doing. I am not going to sit around and be part of the problem, I am going to help create the change and walk the walk. I am glad to have people like yourself who want to do the same thing!!

That was probably a longer answer than you were looking for huh?

 

Green Real Estate, Sustainable Living

Off to Realtor Day at the Capital!!

Kaire Downin

"Saving the World, One Property at a Time!"
Keller Williams Realty Mid-Willamette
Serving Linn and Benton Counties, OR
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Comments (4)

Margaret Oscilia
Creative Concepts-Home Staging and Contracting, Salem Oregon - Salem, OR
Home Stager, Salem Oregon

Many people talk about going green - but it's great to see people like yourself who actually work at making good "green" choices and helping others do the same!  Enjoy realtor day at the capital -- I'm home sick so will miss the fun!

Mar 04, 2009 01:46 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

A terrific answer, and you give us thoughtful points that we could all be listening to.    It is up to each of us, as individuals, to establish this "green thought wave" as the only wave.

Mar 04, 2009 02:29 AM
Pangaea Interior Design Kitchen & Bath Design, Remodeling
Portland Oregon - Portland, OR

A good saying that embodies your post is : If it's to be, it's up to me.

Mar 04, 2009 05:18 AM
megan macarthur
macarthur and company sotheby's international realty - Kamuela, HI

RRR"The only answer in my opinion on how to save the world is to do what *I* am doing. I am not going to sit around and be part of the problem, I am going to help create the change and walk the walk. I am glad to have people like yourself who want to do the same thing!!"

 

Here here!!!!!!! You are so right-we are it- each person we connect, with each being we meet and our relationship to them is what will make a difference. Thank you for showing up-sharing your gifts and spreading your word!

With aloha from a fellow humanitarian and realtor...

megan in hawaii

Mar 05, 2009 09:41 AM