In today’s real estate market, consumers increasingly see the connection between an energy efficient home, environmentally friendly design, and quality of life.  Nevada’s green homes bridge this connection with lower utility costs and higher indoor air quality. 

This website provides energy efficient and environmental information for the concerned green home consumer.  

Sustainable green homes utilize a systems approach to saving energy and improving indoor air quality.  The green home features proper southern orientation, good structural design, the use of recycled building materials and other green energy efficient technologies.  The green home produces a low carbon footprint while reducing energy consumption and enhancing the environmental health for its occupants.  If you have an interest in energy efficient communities, contact me and I’ll be happy to show you around.  

DID YOU KNOW?  

Home value increases by about $20 for every $1 reduction in annual utility bills.  

94% of 300 Americans surveyed cited their most sought after green upgrade as energy savings.  

Roughly nine in ten people (91%) said energy-efficient features in a new home are extremely or very important.  

With the help of energy-efficient technologies, Americans saved over $8 billion on their energy bills while preventing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the emissions of 18 million vehicles.  

Builders have constructed over 360,000 Energy Star qualified new homes nearing 10% of market penetration of annual new homes built nationwide.  

Would you like more information on:  

Energy Efficient Mortgages, Passive Solar Heating, Indoor Air Quality, Mold Mitigation, Radon, Energy Ratings for Homes, Green Built Homes, Energy Star Certified Homes, Efficient Use of Programmable Thermostats, Energy Efficient Appliances, Green building Materials, Insulation, Heating and Air Conditioning, Radiant Floor Heating, Solar Electricity – Photovoltaic’s, or Water Heating.  

Contact me and request these Education Materials.  They will be sent to you via email.  

What is an EcoBroker®?

EcoBrokers® are real estate professionals who care about the environment and want to promote energy-efficient green features in residential homes and commercial buildings.  The EcoBroker® logo symbolizes the use of the environmentally responsible and sustainable practices in the real estate industry.  

As a Certified EcoBroker®, I am meeting the current buyer and seller demand for real estate professionals with an understanding of the issues that drive today’s market decisions.  

Know more about the potential monthly savings or costs of a home: EcoBrokers® have an understanding of energy efficiency and the costs or savings associated with insulation, windows, appliances, heating and cooling systems, and other features of your home that affect your monthly bottom line.  

Know more about indoor air quality and healthy environments: EcoBrokers® can help you address environmental issues including: indoor air quality, ventilation, use of low VOC paints, quality radon testing, and reliable water testing.  

Consider building orientation and natural landscaping features: EcoBrokers® understand energy savings that can be derived from proper building orientation and daylighting, overhangs, and placement of trees (for shading and windbreaks).  

Find homes with "green" features easily, on EcoBroker.com: Your EcoBroker® can help you search for new homes and information on the EcoBroker.com site.

Get the most from your home or property sale: EcoBrokers® understand energy efficiency and environmental features of homes. Working with your local EcoBrokerTM ensures you are working with someone who can highlight these attributes and their value.  

Communicate the energy cost savings of your home: EcoBrokers® help you highlight energy efficient features in your home that may help you get the best price for your property. Communicate to buyers the indoor air quality and health benefits of your property or building: EcoBrokers® can help you highlight healthy features of your home's indoor environment.  

Emphasize building orientation and landscaping features: Your EcoBroker® understands how to properly highlight favorable building orientation and landscaping, when marketing your home.  

Differentiate Your Listing: Working with an EcoBroker® helps you market your property to the growing number of green-minded consumers and gets your listing the attention it deserves!