So you ask… "what is an EcoBroker?"

An EcoBroker is a real estate professional who has completed a series of courses dealing with the environment and the promotion of energy-efficiency and “green” attributes in homes and buildings. Certified EcoBrokers offer their clients a real understanding of environmentally responsible and sustainable practices in the real estate industry.

And…  "why work with an EcoBroker?"

For the buyer, an EcoBroker can help identify homes that may offer a more healthy living environment and can provide more cost savings in terms of the energy required to heat and cool the home, run appliances, and save water thus effecting the “bottom line”. The EcoBroker can also help identify homes that are more ideally sited for energy efficiency, and can help the buyer understand the benefits of natural landscaping. In general, a buyer who wants to “buy green” will benefit from working with a certified EcoBroker.

For a seller, the EcoBroker will help determine what elements in the home being sold may be regarded as “green” or energy efficient, and will use this information to market to the growing number of buyers seeking the benefits of energy efficient and environmentally sensitive homes. An EcoBroker also has a network of resources and affiliate contacts who can rate and verify numerous aspects of energy efficiency, and can be sources of potential buyers.