August is Sustainability Month, and we have put together the tools you need to show your commitment to sustainability, learn more about sustainable practices in real estate and connect with your fellow sustainability-focused peers.
Quick Ways To Make A Home More Sustainable
Quick Tips To Sell A Sustainable Home
Our Sustainability Committee shared their quick tips to sell a sustainable home. Read their advice below:
“Remember that it’s about the benefits, not the features. No one wants to pay for insulation, as it isn’t visible, but when they learn that it makes them more comfortable in extreme weather, they quickly see the value.” – Wayne Beals, EXIT Strategy Realty
“Talk about [sustainability in terms of] comfort and health to reach a broader audience.” – Sera Sousley, Keller Williams ONEChicago
Sustainability READS FROM the Sustainability Committee
Add the following books to your To Be Read list:
- Pretty Good House
- How to Make Your Home More Sustainable: A Step-By-Step Guide to Reducing Your Environmental Impact, Saving Money, and Living a Greener Life
Chicago REALTOR® Magazine is your one-stop for news, tools and best practices. Check out the sustainability-focused stories we’ve run in the magazine below.
- What You Need to Know: Chicago’s New Energy Transformation Code
- Going Green: Simple Tools to Get Started with Sustainability
- The Future of Home is Here: What You Need to Know About High-Performing Homes
ON-DEMAND SUSTAINABILITY VIDEOS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Our video resource library houses a variety of previous on-demand webinars ready to play whenever, wherever, including sustainability hot topics. Take advantage of this free member benefit this month to enhance your knowledge.
GROW YOUR SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK AS A SUSTAINABILITY AMBASSADOR
We can build sustainability into our industry by sharing our ideas, encouraging our colleagues to participate and setting an example that others want to follow.
That’s where our Sustainability Ambassadors program comes into play. It’s designed to help you become a sustainability resource to your colleagues and clients. We think it’s a win-win for our industry, clients, businesses and communities.
As an Ambassador, you’ll have access to our exclusive perks including:
- Social media and marketing graphics to showcase your ambassador status
- Exclusive invites to sustainability events
- Networking opportunities with green real estate professionals