More and more, REALTORS are finding themselves searching for green builders or ways to make an existing property appealing to the growing population of eco-conscious home buyers. Do you know the ins and outs of environmentally friendly homes? Here is a good place for real estate professionals to start.

A resource on green building certification and education, as well as a place to ask questions to environmentally conscious real estate professionals, the U.S. Building Council’s Green Home Guide can help you and your real estate connections understand the basics of building green. This site helps home owners and sellers do everything from choosing earth-friendly paint and countertops to designing a water-saving bathroom and installing energy-efficient insulation.

Brush up on your knowledge of all things green, especially in your day-to-day real estate practice—you will find more and more buyers use this as a qualifier in their house-hunting process!