RE/MAX in Top 4% Nationally for Energy Efficiency

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RISMEDIA, Oct. 30, 2008-The Environmental Protection Agency has presented RE/MAX International Inc., with an “Energy Star” designation, an honor given only to companies and businesses that have made a significant commitment to energy conservation. The RE/MAX International Inc. headquarters building, located in Denver’s Tech Center, has been appraised among the top 4% in the nation in energy efficiency. The “Energy Star” award is the first element of a RE/MAX nationwide effort to conserve resources, and educate its employees and Associates on “earth friendly” living.

The RE/MAX program will include RE/MAX offices across New York State, and will encourage and reward participants who lower their energy consumption. “Even just one person can have a positive effect,” says Margaret Kelly, RE/MAX CEO. “Just imagine what can happen when thousands of our U.S. Associates take part.”

RE/MAX is also joining with the National Association of Realtors®, in developing a professional designation that will provide real estate agents with the knowledge they need to become advocates in spreading the “green” philosophy and to incorporate “green” practices into their business. NAR’s Green Resource Council is designed to help agents help those buyers and sellers who rate energy efficiency as one of the most important aspects of their new home. NAR projects that qualify as “green” building could soon make up 25% of all new construction nationwide.

As part of its commitment to the “green” initiative, RE/MAX University, one of the real estate industry’s premier educational institutions, will be developing training materials for RE/MAX Associates for use with the NAR Green Designation Program. RE/MAX University includes 24/7 on-demand Internet courses, nationwide classroom instruction, an extensive library of training materials and the RE/MAX Satellite Network (RSN).

“This designation demonstrates RE/MAX’s commitment to environmentally friendly practices and energy conservation. Promoting efficiency and earth-friendly policies is great for business and the community,” said Henry F. Weber, President and Regional Director of RE/MAX of New York, Inc. “The partnership between NAR and RE/MAX University will ensure RE/MAX agents remain on the cutting edge of green policies and energy efficiency in real estate and green building,” added Henry Weber

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