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Selling houses is a very high pressure role, and ensuring that you are fully knowledgeable of all your properties details is crucial if you want to make that big sale.
However, have we ever mentioned the importance of sustainability in the estate agent, real estate world? Not only is introducing a more sustainable way of living important for our community and world, but it's also becoming increasingly important for a more green real estate industry.
In the fast paced real estate sector, your duty goes far beyond just creating visually pleasing spaces. As landlords, estate agents, and property managers, you show only the neatest and cleanest side of your world, not hours of cleaning, tidying, heavy lifting and decontaminating!
In this guide, we will be throwing you some top tips to ensure that you are completing those sustainable sells...from how to introduce sustainable building materials all the way to keeping your properties as energy-efficient as possible.
Choosing the right waste company is a vital part of becoming more sustainable. Ensure that you select a waste company that really takes in and understands how and why you are trying to create more green practices for your customers and properties.
This could be choosing a business that promotes sending all waste to energy facilities, or run a recycling program that all your waste can be sent too. It isn't just about making sure that your waste isn't sent off to landfill. it is also about taking all the steps to reduce your waste!
Here are some ways that you can benefit from managing your waste more sustainably.
We don't expect you to be following your tenants and homeowners around ensuring that they are recycling properly and efficiently....however, by setting up an effective recycling system in properties prior to anyone moving in, you can create a well-oiled recycling machine that adds value to your real estate projects.
Here are some quick, easy steps to setting up a recycling system:
When renovating or scheduling removals from your properties, you will come across hazardous waste. This could be Paint, Batteries, or Thinners. Dealing with hazardous waste differs from everyday waste, as we all know.
There are some important steps to take when disposing of any hazardous waste, these are:
Ensuring that your properties are as energy-efficient as possible, could be a crucial selling point when potential renters or homeowners come in to have a peek around.
With technology evolving every single month, there are plenty of new device and gadgets out there that can help reduce energy consumption and promote a more sustainable real estate industry.
It isn't just devices that can help though, making sure that you carry out regular maintenance on your property is also a must!
Now we understand that you aren't going to be on your hands and knees, installing and replacing old fixtures with new water conserving items, you have got houses to sell!
However, it doesn't hurt to know exactly what you are looking for when it comes to researching your properties...who knows, ensuring you know this info could be a real deal-breaker for a potential homeowner or tenant!
Here are some great water conservation techniques to look out for or recommend to potential buyers:
Low-Flow Fixtures and Appliances: Installing low-flow toilets, showerheads or faucets can be a real game changer when it comes to those water bills. Recommend these to your customers and buyers.
Irrigation System: Drip irrigation systems, can deliver water directly to plants which reduces your water usage.
Dual Flush Toilets: They sound fancy and they are! These toilets will use a different amount of water based on what type of flush is needed & yes we are talking about a Number 1 or a Number 2!
Water efficient appliances: Invest in dishwashers, washing machines & other appliances that focus on being energy-efficient & minimising water usage.
There are plenty of sustainable building practices out there, from using recycling materials, to restoring and reusing old building items. By using green building materials, you are promoting the green future of real estate,
Here are the benefits of sustainable building materials:
Sustainable features could be a sticking point when it comes to buying and selling. By installing green building practices into your homes, you are not only showing potential customers that you understand the demand for sustainable materials, but most of all, demonstrates that you actively care about your customers & a more sustainable way of living.
Bamboo: Bamboo is getting more and more popular these days, especially as it is strong, durable & green. It is ideal for flooring & structures in real estate development.
Recycled Glass: By using recycled glass, it reduces landfill waste. As it is recycling, it is more resistant to scratches or stains.
Reclaimed Wood: Give new life to old timber! Reclaimed wood is usually taken from old buildings & barns. This helps to reduce the demand for new wood & a great way of going green!
Cork: After a stressful day of buying and selling, collect those old wine corks! Cork is a fantastic renewable resource. It doesn't come from wine corks, it usually comes from the bark of cork oak trees, this ensures that the tree isn't harmed. It is also fire-resistant and a top tier insulator.
Windows & Doors - Double & Triple glazing are the way to go to feel the ultimate benefits of
Lighting - Energy efficient LED lights are always the play when looking at green building practices
Green Roofs - We don't mean slapping on the green paint, green roofs can be an efficient way of insulating and managing water.
Certificates - Aim to always get materials or fixtures that come with a well established certification. Certifications such as LEED, BREEAM, or Energy Star are all well known for their high energy efficiency and sustainability.
It shouldn't be too difficult to educate tenants and clients on more sustainable real estate practices.
At the end of the day, by educating your tenants and clients, you are helping them not only save money, but create a more green, sustainable future!
Some ways that you can do this:
Guides
Organising Educational Sessions: Invite tenants or clients to interactive workshops to learn how to incorporate sustainable practices into their lifestyle and home. If you find that you aren't really getting interest from these sessions, everyone has busy lives, we get it! Instead why not send out a monthly newsletter via email to keep everyone informed on sustainable tips, tricks & eco-friendly materials.
Creating Informative Brochures or Digital Content: Similar to the monthly newsletter, but different! Create informative brochures to deliver to customers & tenants home, highlighting green practices and initiatives. You could cover recycling guidelines, energy saving tips, and other tips to raise awareness.
Incentives
Rent Discounts: Now we are sure this is something all tenants would get behind. Speak with your landlords to encourage them to offer rent discounts for tenants who use sustainable measures. Show the landlords that yes, they are offering a 2% discount on the months rents, but, they are actually going to be saving money on other amenities in the future.
Recognition: Recognise the tenants who really get behind the sustainability schemes. Have a monthly social media sustainable champion post, highlight their contributions through newsletters, or community notice boards to inspire others with their green building and foster a sense of community pride.
Participation in Local Environmental Programs
Encouraging recycling is a great way of reducing waste and managing waste more efficiently. It is not just you that can push your recycling and rubbish drive. There are plenty of locally run programs out there to get involved in!
Collaborate with Local Services: Partner with local recycling services who truly understand the important of waste and recycling. Teamwork makes the dream work!
Local Groups: Join local FB groups, to champion and promote your recycling efforts. Litter picking groups or Neighbourhood groups are a easy way to get involved. This can also help drive your business, as many homeowners and potential buyers/sellers will be more obliged to use an estate agents that cares about sustainable development.
Transparency and Reporting
It is one thing taking part and getting more involved in community efforts, but, another majorly important aspect of this, is by showing and reporting your sustainable efforts. This means not just showing up and picking up litter, it means reporting on the things people don't see. This could be your recycling drives behind closed doors, or report on the amount of waste that you have diverted away from landfill.
By keeping your customers and potential clients up-to date, openly and honestly, more people will be drawn towards using your business to purchase a home.
By promoting sustainability in the real estate industry & showing more sustainable living approaches, you are not only protecting the environment but also attracting more environmentally conscious customers. Using sustainable and green practices can help you and your business stand out in a very very competitive market!
Investing in green features & sustainable technologies is not just a win for you, but for your industry, community & environment. The demand for sustainable real estate is out there, so what are you waiting for?
Use sustainable materials, introduce eco-friendly practices, contribute to a more sustainable way of living & you will see the real benefits of sustainable real estate!
What are you waiting for?
At Busy Bins, we truly understand the importance of a clean and tidy property. With houses to sell and potential buyers to show around, the last thing you and your customers need to be walking into, is a pile of waste stacked up in the back garden. That doesn't sound like the easiest sell!
This is why we pride ourselves on our service and our clear waste disposal costs. The last thing you need to be doing whilst managing your properties is waiting for a removal service to come and collect before the next round of potential tenants come knocking!
Here are a few reasons why you should use us for your recycling and waste management:
Don't just take our word for it though, throughout our 7 years of being in business, we have received over 1000 verified customers reviews who have rated us 4.9 out of 5 on our service & we have never been put on report!
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