As usual, I set out today to do my weekly rounds of getting to know what is on the market. As a Certified Ecobroker, my passion is Green Real Estate. How can you not love something that is better for the environment? After all, as a mother, it is my duty to try to leave this earth a better place than when I found it. In that regard, I have a strong belief in the good of building green and of the importance of educating my clients, in hopes they too will see the benefits of living green.
Getting a 5 Star Built-Green certification is no easy task. Of the 25 5-Star homes in King and Snohomish county, 19 of them are by Martha Rose, a pioneer in sustainable building. As I pulled in the driveway of her new development, Queen City Eco-Village at the Homestead, on Greenwood Ave N. in Shoreline, Martha was actually there working on the landscaping. She came right up to me and introduced herself, letting me know if I had any questions, that she was the builder. Lucky me, I thought to myself, to meet someone that I hold with such high regard. Her work is amazing and I encourage each and everyone of you to go and take a look.
It is up to us working in the Real Estate community to educate our buyer's about the benefits of living green. Living in a Martha Rose home is like living in the Cream-of-the-Crop.
Certified Ecobroker and Realtor selling Green and Traditional homes throughout King and Snohomish county. Passionate, educated, and innovative, I am always working hard for you. Let's connect.
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My in laws live in SHoreline. I will check these out when I am up there next. By the way, I work in AZ in an area where lots of Seattlites visit or have 2nd homes. It is close to where the Mariners hold Spring Training.
Keep me in mind when you have clients relocating or buying a 2nd home in AZ.
I am with RE/MAX Integrity, Realtors
Hi Ashley, I would love to see some photos! Sounds like a great place!!
Ashley - congrats on being an EcoBroker - do you find that opens many doors for you?
Georgina-To be honest I haven't done much marketing for myself, in terms of being an Ecobroker. I have been certified for a few months. Last summer I sold a wonderful "green home" in Seattle that really got my passionate juices flowing. I signed up for the class right away, essentially to learn more about this building style that is becoming much more prevalent around the city. I love the modern touches a lot of the homes have. So, as for opening doors? Too soon to tell, but it has definitely opened the door for me in terms of determining what type of market I would like to specialize in. I tour as many as possible and love to learn about the newest "green" products and materials on the market.
That's great you're so passionate about it. Good luck with it, keep spreading the word.