Successful Traits and Actions of Green Real Estate Investors
by Jim Simcoe
Green investors all over the US are making money right now. They sell their properties faster, for more money and reduce their expenses through rebates, incentives and discounts.
They all share some common traits that can be learned. Below are four of their common traits and some high value actions for you to take to improve your business.
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FOUR TRAITS:
Didn’t believe in green when they started. Usually very numbers based people who saw green as an opportunity, not an obligation.
Communication – Very good at communicating why they were pursuing green to their teams and prospective customers.
Got their contractors to buy-in. Explained that this process would make them ALL more money.
Sales – Know exactly how much higher they can list their homes and still sell them quickly.
ACTIONS:
Baby steps – Green one thing on your next deal. No-VOC paint is a good one to start with. Green two things on the next deal, and so on. Soon you’ll be a green real estate investor without even realizing it.
James Bond your business – Find out what your competitors are doing about green. Most are probably doing nothing [this is good news]. Build a competitor matrix a
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