What Is a Green Real Estate Agent? Eco-Friendly Buyers Should Know
Across the country, builders are on a mission to reduce America’s energy footprint, and maybe make some money, by producing eco-friendlier homes. The U.S. Green Building Council estimates 40% to 48% of new residential construction will be green this year.
But it’s not just builders who are going green—brokers are, too. Through the National Association of Realtors® Green REsource Council, agents get the tools to understand the ways eco-friendly homes can benefit buyers.
“NAR’s Green Designation is an education program that addresses sustainability in real estate,” said Amanda Stinton, manager of NAR Green. “The course requirements address everything from home rating systems to energy efficiency to how agents can show clients the benefits of a greener community or lifestyle.”
Realtors® who complete the course receive NAR’s Green Designation.
But the job often goes beyond finding green-certified properties to helping buyers in many other ways, including the following:
- Recognizing energy-inefficient homes before they buy
- Assessing the value and curb appeal of adding solar panels
- Identifying the best brands for upgrades
- Identifying where eco-friendly upgrades can be beneficial and where they’re unnecessary
- Conducting a complimentary energy audit
Meet your GREEN Realtors®
Andrea Bates
REALTOR®, GREEN
Frank Mead
REALTOR®, GRI, CBR, GREEN
Frank joined our office in 2006, after more than 25 years of sales and management experience in the relocation industry. Many know Frank and his wife Elaine who worked in the Melrose Public Schools. Frank studied Elementary Education at Boston University. He then studied Architecture at Boston Architectural Center. Their children Caitlyn and Ricky both attended Melrose High School and then Holy Cross and Stonehill College. A Melrose resident since age 6, he coached youth basketball teams for many years. He was one of four leaders who raised funds and built the Lincoln School Tot Lot. Frank is one of the Directors of the Melrose High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Frank enjoys sports, working on his home and his 1964 Corvette Coupe. Please contact Frank to guide you on your home purchasing and / or selling needs..
“Tim and I would like to thank you for the excellent service you provided as our Realtor during our home buying process. You went above and beyond the expectations of a realtor and that continues to resonate with us as we talk to colleagues, friends and family about their own home buying experiences.”
“We couldn’t be happier in our new home, and that’s all thanks to you for making it so easy for us.” — T.& R. Rueter
“Frank is great. He has a lot of knowledge in the field and based on his knowledge gives wonderful advice. He is personable and meets people where they are on their house hunting journey.” —B. Quoos