5 Steps to Green Your Real Estate Business
Go Paperless
- It's 2022 - there are tonsof apps/programs that can reduce the paper clutter.
- Stop printing MLS listing sheets for showings, use your phone or tablet
- Request your closing attorney to start accepting digital earnest money deposits
- no check, no gas, less of your time delivering it!
Re-think your Closing Gifts
Please no more cutting boards and knives! People need less junk. Consider a plant, reusable grocery bag (with your logo of course), restaurant gift card or a donation to a local tree planting non-profit. Less waste in landfill - woo!
Invest in an EV or Hybrid Vehicle
The most eco-friendly vehicle is the one you already own, however if a new company car is in the horizon, please consider a full EV (electric vehicle) or a hybrid. No/less emissions, less gas, saves money in the long run and so much better for the planet.
Network with Local, Green Vendors
Making connections with local, green vendors is priceless! Get in front of these folks, let them know what you do and how you can help them. The rest will follow.
Earn the NAR GREEN Designation
The NAR Green Designation is a 6 hour CE course (bonus points for being CE) that you can finish in a couple of days. NAR just refreshed the course and it will provide the building blocks needed for you to understand all things high performance home. Business expense, good for the planet AND CE?! Go for it!