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The greening of FMLS

buy-sell-green.jpgEarlier this year I was inputting a home in FMLS [First Multiple Listing Service] which is a fairly routine real estate agent thing to do, but the problem was that I was listing a property that is anything but routine. This home is on track to be one of Atlanta's first LEED for Homes Platinum certified properties. Trouble was, I was unable to select searchable criteria for this premium green building standard. This isn't unusual. Many multiple listing services across the country don't currently have any way to list green features such as a HERS rating [a measurement of the home's energy-efficiency].
 
This will soon change in Metro Atlanta.
 
Beginning in July, agents will be able to input properties in FMLS with green building certifications like Earthcraft, LEED, and Energy Star. There will also be a place to advertise a HERS Index. This will have a significant impact on the way Buyers and their Representatives can list and search for green properties.
 
Thanks to fellow EcoBroker Carlton Matthews for the heads-up on this and for helping to make it happen.
 
Posted on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 10:35AM by Registered CommenterBurke Sisco | Comments2 Comments

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I spoke to the folks at FMLS today and they emailed me a list of the items that will go live (now beginning of August). I will email those to you. People call me Carlton so many times I should probably change my name :)
June 4, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterCarson Matthews
Thank you for the update and my apologies, Carson!
June 4, 2008 | Registered CommenterBurke Sisco

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