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Real estate agents getting a green education

October 19, 2010 - In this day and age, many people talk about going green, including those in the relocation business.

RE/MAX International is expanding its RE/MAX Green program by partnering with EcoBroker to offer its real estate agents an opportunity to earn an energy and environmental designation, in addition to a green real estate certification that began earlier this year.

Tom Kramig, vice president of multi-media and education at RE/MAX, said, "Our agents seek out this type of education, especially green training, because they're both environmentally conscious and they know it makes a difference to the consumer."

The program aims to partner eco-conscious homebuyers and sellers with knowledgeable agents who can help find eco-friendly homes and recommend ways to reduce energy consumption.

John Stovall, vice president for business development at EcoBroker International, said, "RE/MAX agents have always been early adopters and appeared among our very first EcoBroker Certified members."

For those thinking of moving to a new home or just looking to cut back on energy consumption in an existing home there are a multitude of ways to go green, such as changing to energy efficient light bulbs or buying energy efficient appliances. There are various federal tax credits available for purchasing specified energy efficient products including windows and doors and water heaters.

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