Released on: September 22, 2008, 6:39 am

Press Release Author: John Abry

Industry: Real Estate

Press Release Summary: Colchester, VT -- 09.05.08 – John Abry, of REMAX North
Professionals in Colchester has earned the EcoBroker Certified® designation, having
successfully completed a unique and informative training program on the energy and
environmental issues that affect real estate transactions.

Press Release Body: John joins the movement of professionals pushing the real
estate market toward energy-efficient, sustainable, and healthier design/features in
homes and buildings. The “performance home” movement is getting a boost thanks to
this type of high quality real estate professional earning the EcoBroker
designation. EcoBrokers®, like John, throughout the country are forging this market
and creating competitive advantages for their customers. With national surveys
indicating that 80% of consumers consider themselves “green-minded,” real estate
professionals with the EcoBroker designation are in a better position to serve the
real estate consumer. “I’m always looking for the best ways to offer my clients the
best value. My EcoBroker training helps me ensure customer satisfaction, my number
one priority,” John explains. “From windows to moisture control to energy savings,
I now have more resources at my disposal to help my buyers and sellers make better
real estate decisions. The EcoBroker designation doesn’t make me an energy and
environmental expert, but it allows me to better understand the issues and to convey
this understanding to my buyers and sellers.”

EcoBroker International’s education and designation program is designed exclusively
for real estate professionals who care about the environment and want to help their
clients benefit from the energy-efficiency, “green,” and healthier features of homes
and buildings. EcoBroker provides a complete curriculum of energy and environmental
training to licensed real estate agents. Real estate professionals must complete
the extensive EcoBroker curriculum and training and fulfill additional program
requirements to become Certified EcoBrokers®. “John is an example of the quality
real estate professional the EcoBroker designation continues to attract,” explains
EcoBroker International’s CEO, Dr. John Beldock. “These real estate professionals
are not only distinguishing themselves in a competitive market place, but they are
really giving back to the community in very constructive and meaningful ways.
Chittenden County needs more contributors like John. The planet and our
grandchildren need them too,” Dr. Beldock said.

From his Colchester office, John explains, “With EcoBrokerÒ training, I have
broadened the range of real estate opportunities I offer my clients. Whether the
transaction involves environmental assessment and mitigation (mold, radon, etc.) or
the opportunity to reduce utility bills, I’m in a position to help. The real estate
industry is changing, and to best serve my clients I need to understand the newest
designs, technologies, and environmental issues. My EcoBroker designation helps me
stay ahead of the game.”

John earned his EcoBroker Certified® designation in August, has been a real estate
broker for over 5 years and lives in Colchester with his wife & son.

For additional information please contact: John Abry
REMAX North Professionals
Phone: 802.861.3278
Email: john@802agent.com
www.802RealEstate.com


EcoBroker International provides a unique energy and environmental curriculum to
licensed real estate professionals, leading to the EcoBroker Designation.
EcoBroker’s mission is to broaden and improve the base of training and continuing
education for real estate professionals and in doing so, encourage improvements to
the quality of buildings, while reducing their impact on natural resources and the
environment. EcoBroker is a BuildingÒ America and Built GreenÒ Colorado Education
Partner; the most successful green-building program in the United States. EcoBroker
provides state-approved continuing education courses to licensed real estate
professionals in states throughout the U.S. EcoBroker can be reached by phone at
1-800-706-4321, online at www.ecobroker.com, and by email at
customerservice@ecobroker.com.

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Web Site: http://www.802agent.com

Contact Details: John Abry
REMAX North Professionals
Phone: 802.861.3278
Email: john@802agent.com
www.802RealEstate.com