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Inte rna & P tiona l Sa RM le iss ion s Pa ge 3 June r.org 2008 www. pi Volume 8, Number 5 Monthly Publication of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION A Division of Pinellas Suncoast Association of REALTORS®, Inc. -Day very art E to St ling Recyc Tips g and sing Livin , Reu een" yles: Reducingse "Gr st u Sust lto srea nella Ho le Life ket -New ainab t-So e Mar e No Nich klist ing th s in a Chec cces tion Green re Su enova r Futu en R ps fo Gre ing Ti Seed Build ng a lanti Green the en: P e of g Gre ntag Goin Adva You as a REALTOR® have an opportunity to teach your sphere of influence how to make their homes greener and in this issue, there is a green toolbox of tips you can use to help spread ideas on how to do it. king ics? s to st ou Ta tistic Are Y r of Stati Put Sta e Pow Members How Use d G oo ds to 8 Page econ ft an rt 30 S e: Repo lu to Cra Have s Sales You e Your Va on How ech • Home e alysis ace An Prov tial Tips ator Sp rketpl v n rt • Ma Esse ctive Ele Repo ssion ive Se Effe gislat Page 10 Brokera ge De sign of • End 2008 Le PRO Member Center 4590 Ulmerton Road Clearwater, FL 33762 Tel: (727) 347-7655 Fax: (727) 347-0779 PRO Tech Support Desk 344-PROS (7767) helpdesk@tampabayrealtor.com President / CEO Ann Guiberson, CAE 2008 Officers Chairman of the Board – Pat Ivers, CRB Chairman-Elect – Victor Adamo, CRB, CRS, GRI Treasurer – Heather Smith, GRI Secretary – Jean Strickland, CRB, CRP Past Chairman – Carolyn Kling 2008 Directors Jan Bruzas, CRS, GRI Donna Bryan, ABR Sue Flaig, CRB, CRS, GRI, PMN Jerry Guy John Rurkowski Pat Sanders, GRI Leon Sarkisian, CRB, CRS, GRI Barb Wolfe, SRES Advertising Information Gina Bongo (727) 216-3032 Editor Mathias Bergendahl (727) 216-3034 Graphic Artists William Cote and Katie O’Donnell With the exception of articles and materials from other publications reprinted in the PROView, members of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION are hereby authorized to reproduce articles appearing in this magazine provided such reproduction gives the following credit: Reprinted from the PROView, PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION. Advertisements may not be reproduced without permission from the advertiser. Articles in this publication express the opinion of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION. Every effort has been made to assure accuracy; however, neither the advertiser, the editor, the publisher or the Association shall be responsible for errors and/or omissions contained herein. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of the Association. Advertising products or services herein shall not be construed to be a promotion, approval or endorsement by PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION. Copyright© 2008. All Rights Reserved. Are you looking for a way to combine your passion for the environment and your business? Good news! There’s a niche for you waiting around the corner. It’s green. Contents To view new members and affiliates, go to PROView Magazine Online at www.TampaBayRealtor.com/proview Page 4 2 4 6 11 12 13 14 19 21 22 26 27 28 Chairman’s Notes Making Your Voice Heard Across the Land Sustainable Lifestyles Reducing, Reusing and Recycling Greening the Not-So-New House 45 Tips to Green Any Home, Rent or Own Green Renovation Checklist Green Building Tips For New Homes or Remodels Going Green Planting a Seed for Future Success in a Niche Market PROActive End of 2008 Legislative Session Report You Have 30 Seconds to Prove Your Value: Essential Tips on How to Craft an Effective Elevator Speech Marketplace Analysis Spring Market Brings Some Improvement Home Sales Report PRO Biz Calendar of Events & Programs New Members and Affiliates June 2008 1 PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION http://www.TampaBayRealtor.com/proview

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PROView - June 2008 Contents Chairman’s Notes Sustainable Lifestyles Greening the Not-So-New House Green Renovation Checklist Green Building Tips Going Green PROActive You Have 30 Seconds to Prove Your Value Marketplace Analysis Home Sales Report PRO Biz Calendar of Events & Programs New Members and Affiliates

PROView - June 2008

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