NWMLS Making it Easier to Find Green Homes
The Northwest Multiple Listing Service(NWMLS)has plans to change their listing forms and database so that properties with environmental certifications, energy efficient features and sustainable materials can be easily recognized.
In the recent press release, Ben Kaufman (co-owner and managing broker of GreenWorks Realty) commented on the modification- “Green homes are increasingly sought after in the Northwest, and the addition of environmental categories to the NWMLS listings will significantly help homeowners’ ability to find homes with green features.“
There will be new GREEN checkboxes for highlighting a home’s sustainable features like energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, renewable floor coverings and other eco-friendly materials used. There will also be new fields for homes that meet certificate standards for Built Green, Energy Star and LEED.