"Riding the Green Wave" at the Florida Association of Realtors Conference and Expo 2009

"Riding the Green Wave" at the Florida Association of Realtors Conference and Expo 2009

Today was my last day to attend the Florida Association of REALTORs Conference and Expo in Orlando. This morning, I attended a four hour education session conducted by Sara Lamia appropriately entitled "Riding the Green Wave".

That's right! Green is hot! Green is coming and will be here to stay!

Some of the topics discussed included various green features of homes such as energy efficiency and healthier environments. Many issues concerned the actual aspects of building green in the first place such as building materials and systems in the home. Surprisingly, building green does not have to be more costly than using more traditional building methods if planned and executed correctly.

However, the benefits are not just for immediate enjoyment by those who occupy and live in the home but also provide an added future resale value! Smart home owners will considers this fact in putting their home a step above the competition!

Green issues as they pertain to resale homes were also a topic of interest with some tips and ideas on how to improve the "green appeal" of existing homes.

"Green" is going mainstream! Just as consumers are looking for fuel efficient cars to replace their old gas guzzlers, they will be looking for energy efficiency in new homes.

As REALTORs we do play an important role in "Green Awareness" in the communities and markets we serve. Now is the time to get educated and informed about the many different aspects of building green and living green so that we can be a source of information and service to our customers and friends who are interested in saving "green" the "green way"!