As consumer demand for green, energy-efficient homes rises, the experienced Green Team—comprised of agents John Shipman, Jesse Barraza, and Simone Dadsetan—has taken swift action to help clients navigate this up-and-coming space. Whether it’s working with buyers interested in giving their homes more energy retrofits or sellers looking to make their green homes stand out in today’s competitive marketplace, the Green Team offers unmatched knowledge and expertise to fulfill clients’ environmentally conscious aspirations.
A green-certified home is one that meets a selected set of measurements in five categories: community, energy, resource efficiency, indoor air quality, and water. Homes with green certifications are healthier, more comfortable homes with deemed energy savings. Put another way, the green designation for a home is similar to the organic label given to food items; both must meet stringent requirements to earn their titles. Green homes are also more attractive to buyers; in fact, national numbers have shown that green-certified homes sell faster and for an average price of five to eight percent above non-certified homes.
“Green-certified homes will become the norm,” said Green Team member Simone Dadsetan. “As more and more people realize the improved health benefits, comfort, and performance of a green home, we will see a market transformation. This will also lead to green-collar jobs and a better quality of life.”
Working with a REALTOR® who holds a Green Designation from the National Association of REALTORS® is a key part of marketing a home’s green features properly to ensure maximum exposure. This is where the Green Team comes in. Jesse Barraza and Simone Dadsetan are both Green Designees with considerable experience and passion helping clients with all things green, and John Shipman holds a Building Performance Institute Certification and has received NAR’s Evergreen Award for his work in the green space. Together, these professionals work hard around the clock to ensure that clients seeking to buy green homes or energy retrofit current residences are taken care of every step of the way.
“With over a decade of experience in this space, we offer homeowners a solution that few others are able to provide,” said Jesse Barraza. “With our Green Team made up of qualified energy solution experts, we can market and sell homes in ways that exceed market standards.”
