http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2011/03/21/successful-traits-and-actions-of-green-real-estate-investors/
Hello readers, today's topic is well-addressed by Jim Simcoe consulting. You can view his website at www.jimSimcoe.com for some great articles and succinct news would like to thank Jim for his expert advisement on the green content here today. Green investors all over the US are making money right now. They sell their properties faster , save more money and reduce their expenses through rebates, incentives and discounts. They all share common traits that can be learned . Below are four of the common traits and some high value actions for you to take to improve your business.
Four traits are described here:
1) Those in the green curve are usually numbers based people who see green as an opportunity not as an obligation and reap its benefits by knowledge of the technology.
2)Communication- Those who are leading the green industry are effective communicators giving a clear message and vision to ther teams and prospective customers.
3)Green experts know how to get the cooperation of contractors and they will buy-in , showing how everyone could make more money in the green business from top to bottom. Its a win win for everyone in the green foodchain.
4)Those in sales know exactly how much higher they can list their homes and sell more quickly with green tech added.
Actions
1)baby steps
green on thing on your next deal as a real estate investor, green 2 things on the next and so on. Soon you'll be a green real estate investor without even realizing it.
2)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 and see how you stack up. There is a surefire way to see opptys. in your business.
3)Get your sales process down to a fine art , Know what buyers are going to ask about your property. Know your answers. Once you get this right your profits will increase dramatically. Here are some of the common questions a real estate investor may be asked. Why should we pay more for a green home? How is this home healthier? How much will i save if i live here? How is this home green and why should i care?
4) Ferociously pursue green materials and discounts.
5)Dominate google , you can use google to find green real estate, green homes for your city and figure out potential URL's and buy as many of them as you can. This is one easy way to generate leads. Most of you won't end up with these URL's. you can sell them later.
6)Interview our Eco-Broker , Real estate agents focused on green can give insights for you to develop a green strategy. They are an invaluable resource in helping you get deals closed and done.
7)Practice selective listening. No one has a neutral purpose. Some can help your cause. Some hurt or can blow it up. you must know your customers. listen carefully. its a good lesson to learn.
8)Green your business, green should be a time saver. If you are an investor and getting overwhelmed with tech , getting volumes of email daily , you should consider greening your business processes. Green is synonmous with high performance.
9) Know the numbers, if you can't get the #'s to work then its probably not worth pursuing the project.
If you want to learn more about green visit www.bittersweetfarmssolardesigns.com and fill out my contact form. I would be happy to give you a personal plan for buying into solar clean energy as a sustainable start.
This is detective sparks.. dishing up the green fresh content news for consumer education and protection.
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until tomorrow, take green solar seriously. it is the state of the art independent energy source of the future and best of all, its a healthy choice that saves you big green!
Hello readers, today's topic is well-addressed by Jim Simcoe consulting. You can view his website at www.jimSimcoe.com for some great articles and succinct news would like to thank Jim for his expert advisement on the green content here today. Green investors all over the US are making money right now. They sell their properties faster , save more money and reduce their expenses through rebates, incentives and discounts. They all share common traits that can be learned . Below are four of the common traits and some high value actions for you to take to improve your business.
Four traits are described here:
1) Those in the green curve are usually numbers based people who see green as an opportunity not as an obligation and reap its benefits by knowledge of the technology.
2)Communication- Those who are leading the green industry are effective communicators giving a clear message and vision to ther teams and prospective customers.
3)Green experts know how to get the cooperation of contractors and they will buy-in , showing how everyone could make more money in the green business from top to bottom. Its a win win for everyone in the green foodchain.
4)Those in sales know exactly how much higher they can list their homes and sell more quickly with green tech added.
Actions
1)baby steps
green on thing on your next deal as a real estate investor, green 2 things on the next and so on. Soon you'll be a green real estate investor without even realizing it.
2)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 and see how you stack up. There is a surefire way to see opptys. in your business.
3)Get your sales process down to a fine art , Know what buyers are going to ask about your property. Know your answers. Once you get this right your profits will increase dramatically. Here are some of the common questions a real estate investor may be asked. Why should we pay more for a green home? How is this home healthier? How much will i save if i live here? How is this home green and why should i care?
4) Ferociously pursue green materials and discounts.
5)Dominate google , you can use google to find green real estate, green homes for your city and figure out potential URL's and buy as many of them as you can. This is one easy way to generate leads. Most of you won't end up with these URL's. you can sell them later.
6)Interview our Eco-Broker , Real estate agents focused on green can give insights for you to develop a green strategy. They are an invaluable resource in helping you get deals closed and done.
7)Practice selective listening. No one has a neutral purpose. Some can help your cause. Some hurt or can blow it up. you must know your customers. listen carefully. its a good lesson to learn.
8)Green your business, green should be a time saver. If you are an investor and getting overwhelmed with tech , getting volumes of email daily , you should consider greening your business processes. Green is synonmous with high performance.
9) Know the numbers, if you can't get the #'s to work then its probably not worth pursuing the project.
If you want to learn more about green visit www.bittersweetfarmssolardesigns.com and fill out my contact form. I would be happy to give you a personal plan for buying into solar clean energy as a sustainable start.
This is detective sparks.. dishing up the green fresh content news for consumer education and protection.
Please check out our sponsors !
until tomorrow, take green solar seriously. it is the state of the art independent energy source of the future and best of all, its a healthy choice that saves you big green!
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