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| Headquarters | Evergreen, CO, U.S. |
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| Key people | John Beldock, PhD (CEO) John K. Stovall (VP of Business Development) |
| Website | ecobroker.com |
The EcoBroker designation is an environmental and energy education program for real estate professionals, awarded by the Association of Energy and Environment Real Estate Professionals. Founded by John Beldock in 2002, a former director of environmental analysis for the United States Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy,[1] the EcoBroker program now claims over 6000 members.[2]
The company has built a solid foundation of environmental education and outreach helping consumers and communities take advantage of energy efficiency and environmentally sensitive design in real estate properties. Through EcoBroker’s unique energy and environmental curriculum, real estate professionals acquire the knowledge and resources to become Certified EcoBrokers. These real estate professionals assist clients in their pursuit of properties that provide affordability, comfort and a healthier environment, all the while reducing carbon footprints. EcoBroker has thousands of members in all 50 states and internationally.
The truly unique aspect of the EcoBroker program is the "watch the consumers back" approach to real estate that has earned consumer trust over the course of time. The core principals of the EcoBroker curriculum include complete and accurate property disclosure, energy and environmental testing (in lieu of guessing on property performance), substantive network building and providing consumer advocacy value. Among other things, this is what has made the EcoBroker Green Designation Professional so successful.
The EcoBroker portfolio of products and services fulfills the current desire of business professionals to spread knowledge of environmental issues and improvements. By carrying out this mission, the company, real estate professionals, vendors and communities can reduce their impact on our natural resources and environment.
Awards and Recognition EcoBroker International has received are:
- 2010 Selected to attend White House Council on Environmental Quality Stakeholder Meeting discussing Recovery Through Retrofit [3]
- 2009 NAHB Green Building Award Winner [4]
- 2008 Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability Journal "Top Green Building & Business Certifications" [5]
- 2007 Realtor Magazine "Top 25 Trends Driving Today's Market" [6]
- 2006 Real Estate Educators Association's "Education Program of the Year"
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- ^ Tara Lacapra, Lauren (2007-05-25). "‘EcoBrokers’ Bump up against Slowing Market: How Some Agents Tout ‘Green’ In Seekin". http://rismedia.com/wp/2007-05-24/ecobrokers-bump-up-against-slowing-market-how-some-agents-tout-green-in-seekin/. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- ^ "ECOBROKER MEMBERSHIP GROWS TO ALL 50 STATES, PROVIDES GREEN BENEFITS TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY (press release)". 2008-09-29. http://www.ecobroker.com/userdef/EBPressReleases.htm#ECOBROKER_MEMBERSHIP_GROWS_TO_ALL_50_STATES,_PROVIDES_GREEN_BENEFITS_TO_COMMUNITIES_ACROSS_THE_COUNTRY_. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- ^ Dr. Kristina Johnson (2010-05-07). "Advancing Energy Innovation through Cross-Sector Partnerships". http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/05/07/advancing-energy-innovation-through-cross-sector-partnerships. Retrieved 2010-05-14.
- ^ NAHB (2009-05-11). "NAHB Honors The Year's Best In Green Home Building". http://www.nahb.org/news_details.aspx?newsID=9188. Retrieved 2010-04-28.
- ^ LOHAS Journal (2010-02-02). "LOHAS Related Certifications". http://www.lohas.com/journal/certifications.html. Retrieved 2010-04-28.
- ^ Realtor Magazine (2007-12-01). "25 Trends Driving Today's Market". http://realtorbenefits.org/archives/25trendsdec07. Retrieved 2010-04-28.
