There is a new Certified EcoBroker® in your neighborhood – Chris Andrews. What does that mean to you? When looking for the most qualified person to help you through the process of finding a new home or preparing your home for sale, it is peace of mind knowing you have partnered with someone who has been certified to understand today’s biggest challenges in the current real estate market. Green has become the new buzz word and the real estate market is quickly embracing this green trend. An EcoBroker® is trained to see beyond the trend and apply knowledge to understanding the environmental and health issues relating to real estate.

EcoBroker® is an education and designation program for real estate professionals who care about the environment and want to promote energy-efficient and “green” features in homes and buildings. The EcoBroker® logo is the symbol of environmentally responsible and sustainable practices in the real estate industry. Certified EcoBrokers ® help you and the planet get the most when buying or selling a home.

Chris has always been told that selling is not telling - rather selling involves asking. As real estate agents, our most important objective is to discover the needs of our clients. We do that by asking a lot of questions and by listening to the comments of our clients. When we understand the needs of our clients, it is more likely that we will have greater success in reaching their goals. Sometimes the goal is for a faster sale of their home. Other times the goal is for an affordable home offering desirable features which promote a healthier living environment. An EcoBroker® brings additional knowledge to the real estate transaction, giving a competitive edge to those who rely on their expertise.

An EcoBroker® is an advocate for common sense approaches to building new homes. St. Louis relies on three green building programs in guiding builders to build a home that is quiet, comfortable, efficient, durable, healthy and eco-friendly. These programs include the St. Louis Area Home Builders Association’s Green Building Initiative, LEED for Homes and the Energy Star Home. These green building verifications offer buyers the confidence of a home built to strict building standards with high performance results and better re-sale values.