It’s been announced that beginning November 16th the TAR will be turning on GREEN features in the MLS.
Huh! GREEN features?
This will allow for more accurate listings by enabling the broker to include those aspects of the property that address environmental efficiency.
TUCSON ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ® MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE
RESIDENTIAL GREEN BUILDING FEATURES ABBREVIATIONS
Like these;
LOCATION, LOT DESIGN
Previously Developed - Built on a previously developed site
Infill Site - An infill site bordering existing development
Only native plants - Uses only native plants
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
SIPS - Structural Insulated Panels
Insulatd Concret Frm - Insulated Concrete Forms
Natural Material - Natural Building Material
FSC Certified Wood - Forest Stewardship Council certified wood
Renewable Flooring - Rapidly renewable flooring (bamboo, cork, recycled
wood)
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
HERS Rating - Home Energy Rating Score
Enrgy Smart Home Ratg - Energy Smart Home Scale Rating
Energy Star Qualifid - Energy Star Qualified
Utlty Co EE Prog Crt - Has utility sponsored energy efficiency program
Govt EE Prog Crt - Has government sponsored energy efficiency
program
EnergyStarAppliance - Energy Star rated appliances
EnergyStar Light Pkg - Energy Star advanced lighting package
EnergyStar Light Pkg - Energy Star advanced lighting package
Solar Hot Water Sys - Solar hot water system
Solar PV System Solar - Photovoltaic system
EnergyStar Windows - Energy Star rated windows
EnergyStar Skylights - Energy Star rated skylights
LowE Dual Pane Wndws - Low E dual pane windows
WATER EFFICIENCY
Grey-Water Lines - Grey-Water Plumbing Lines
Tankless Water Htr - Point-of-use tankless hot water heater
WaterSense Faucets - EPA WaterSense faucets
WaterSense Showerheads - EPA WaterSense showerheads
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
EnergyStar Air Package - Energy Star Indoor Air Quality Package
Kit Exhaust Out - Exhaust system in kitchen vents outside
Bath Exhaust Out - Exhaust systems in bathrooms vent outside
Whl Hse Air Filt Sys - Whole house air filtration system
Non Fmldhd Cabnets - No formaldehyde in cabinets
CERTIFICATIONS
NAHB Bronze - National Association of Home Builders Bronze
NAHB Silver - National Association of Home Builders Silver
NAHB Gold - National Association of Home Builders Gold
NAHB Platinum - National Association of Home Builders Platinum
USGBC LEED Certified - US Green Building Council LEED Certified
USGBC LEED Silver - US Green Building Council LEED Certified Silver
USGBC LEED Gold - US Green Building Council LEED Certified Gold
USGBC LEED Platinum - US Green Building Council LEED Certified
Platinum
Reg Res Grn Bld Bronze - Regional Residential Green Building Program
Bronze Reg Res Grn Bld Silver - Regional Residential Green Building Program Silver
Reg Res Grn Bld Gold - Regional Residential Green Building Program Gold
Reg Res Grn Bld Emerald - Regional Residential Green Building Program
Emerald
Presumably these GREEN features will be included in the listing information available to consumers on the public MLS site and on LongRealty.com and other public sites. So study, there will be a test.
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