 During 2008 I was designated a EcoBroker. EcoBroker is America’s premiere provider of green designation training for real estate professionals. Founded in 2002 the company provides environmental education and outreach to the real estate community. In order to qualify as an EcoBroker,, a real estate sales person must complete two vigorous courses, the Environmental Advantage, that covers radon, asbestos, lead and mold, as well as indoor air quality and water quality issues, and the Energy Advantage, which explores sustainable energy options such as solar, LEED certification and green financing tools.
Environmental issues are very common in New Jersey Real Estate transactions, so this information is invaluable to me in providing service to my customers. Energy issues are just coming to the forefront in the area, with towns such as Maplewood designing their new municipal buildings (the new Police Department) in a “green “ design and some limited solar panels popping up in Essex and Union Counties.
I have complied some local resources that might help with your real estate transaction. Or if you are thinking of remodeling your home, these companies might be of service to you.
Green Resources in Essex and Union Counties
Solar Panel Installation
MGM Electrical Contractors
South Orange , New Jersey
973 763 2095
Insulation and Green Renovations
Acorn Home Improvements
East Hanover, New Jersey
800 893 4664
Green Landscaping
Diane Slutzky
Maplewood, New Jersey
973 896 2919
“Green“ Paint
Sherwin Williams
Maplewood, New Jersey
973 763 1418
Renovation with “Green” Products (identification of products)
Greenovation
Parsippany, New Jersey
201 788 8109 
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Closing or Settlement >Real Estate Repairs
In most real estate transactions there are a few responsibilities that the sellers need to handle before the closing, such as repairs and termite extermination. The deadline for completing these obligations usually coincides with the actual closing. Many sellers barely make that deadline. Those who wait until the last minute to handle these matters may miss the deadline altogether or pay high rates in order to get a plumber, roofer or electrician on an emergency basis.
Your buyers will probably get a structural inspection done after the contract is ratified. Within 10 days of the contract's acceptance by all parties, the pest inspection should be scheduled. Even though sellers usually know well in advance what is needed, they sometimes put things off until the buyers have finalized the loan approval process. Since these repairs will have to be made anyway, it is a good idea to get them done promptly.
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Nancy Gould
Keller Williams Midtown Direct
181 Maplewood Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Office Phone: 973-699-4505
Fax: 973-762-5401
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Nancy is one of the top agents in Essex County. For five of the past eight year's she was a Million Dollar sales award recipient from the NCJAR. She is consistently one of the top agents in the KW Maplewood office and in the region.
With a background in architecture/planning, Nancy was previously a partner in a large NYC architectural firm. She brings corporate expertise in marketing and negotiations to her real estate business. Nancy also has an understanding of building and design which also is valuable to her clients.  
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