PRLog (Press Release) -
Mar 31, 2009 -
Viji Sashikant, of ERA Wilder Realty in Columbia, has earned the EcoBroker Certified® designation, having successfully completed a unique training program on the energy and environmental issues that affect real estate transactions.
Viji joins the movement of professionals pushing the real estate market toward energy-efficient, sustainable, and healthier design in homes and buildings. EcoBrokers®
throughout the country are forging this market and creating competitive advantages for their customers. With national surveys indicating that 80% of consumers consider themselves “green-minded,”
real estate professionals with the EcoBroker designation are in a better position to serve the real estate consumer.
“I am committed to an environment-
friendly lifestyle and to increasing my knowledge of 'green homes' and 'green construction', says Viji. This commitment led her to serve on the Board of the SC Solar Council and last year, she and her husband had a solar thermal system installed on their home which was showcased on the Solar Tour of Homes.
EcoBroker International’
s education and designation program is designed exclusively for real estate professionals who care about the environment and want to help their clients benefit from the energy-efficiency, “green,” and healthier features of homes and buildings. Real estate professionals must complete the extensive EcoBroker curriculum and training and fulfill additional program requirements to become Certified EcoBrokers®.
EcoBroker’s mission is to broaden and improve the base of training and continuing education for real estate professionals and in doing so, encourage improvements to the quality of buildings, while reducing their impact on natural resources and the environment. EcoBroker is a Building America and Built Green Colorado Education Partner; the most successful green-building program in the United States.
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http://www.prlog.org/10208844/1About ERA Wilder Realty: ERA Wilder Realty was founded in 1995 and was created to unite the area's leading real estate agents for the purpose of providing the best in real estate services. Our goal is to assist you by turning your home buying or selling process into a wonderful experience.
Never satisfied in just meeting the expectations of others, we have built this company with one mission statement in mind; exceed the expectations of everyone, everyday. Through our creative marketing, commitment to quality and unmatched service, we are one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the midlands.
Our success has been defined by integrity, honesty, professionalism, community involvement, family devotional and a deep commitment to faith. Only those agents that are committed to living up to these business principles can be a part of ERA Wilder Realty.
