2017 B.E.A.R. Leadership Academy

I am very honored to have been among an incredible group of talented individuals this past six months, as members of the 2017 Leadership Academy of the Bonita Springs-Estero Association of Realtors.

This morning was graduation, during the monthly BEAR Breakfast Meeting. Today's event took place at Miromar Lakes Golf and Beach Club in Estero.

A few shout outs.... Roger Brunswick, our outgoing association president, is a great friend and colleague within my John R. Wood Properties office. Roger, thank you for a tremendous year at the helm of BEAR. And to Corlin Tucker, Chris Blondin, Brooke Pearson and Erica Bernhardt, thank you for your great coaching and guidance as committee members steering this year's Leadership Team. We benefited from all of your input. Thank you!

Remember Our Veterans -- 2017

Very special Veterans Day greetings to all who have served, and for those who have gone before us in the fight for freedom.

'GREEN' Is The Way To Go

So last week, I received news that I have been certified by the National Association of Realtors as a "GREEN" REALTOR. This is a rather rare designation, but one that is growing across the United States.

The GREEN revolution in real estate is picking up steam and is not going to back off. More and more buyers want properties that are constructed from sustainable materials, and to make their existing homes and buildings more energy efficient, through the use of Low-E windows, geothermal heating, solar panels, and more.

 
GREEN-certified REALTORs are unique in that we have a better understanding of the cost savings of making existing homes more green, and how green homes -- whether existing or new construction -- command higher premiums because of the increasing demand from a public that is more aware of our environment. Hours of specialized training was part of earning this designation, with an entire day spent at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda, FL -- America's first entirely solar-powered town.

As I mentioned, more and more consumers want to go green. Many do it for the cost savings. Others do it because of the growth of use of sustainable materials. And some home buyers just want to feel like they are making a difference.

For more information, or for a tour of energy efficient homes in Southwest Florida, call or email me!
It would be my honor to assist you in your search.