Note: This is a guest post by Chris Thorman. Chris blogs about property management software at Software Advice, a free online resource for software buyers. You can view all of his property management articles at the Property Management Blog, including this one: Ask Your Landlord About Their Green Property Management Credentials.
The next time you’re searching for a rental property, throw out this question to your potential landlord and gauge their reaction: “What are your green credentials?”
The response you get probably will range from a quizzical look to a mumbled sentence about switching to new light bulbs. The reality is, sustainable practices haven’t caught on as quickly in property management as in other industries.
Fortunately, there is a growing trend towards certifying “green” property managers and it’s being led by organizations such as the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA), and National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI). NAR offers a property management track within its Green Designation and NAHMA and NAAEI jointly offer the Credential for Green Property Management. Both programs are designed to increase knowledge of sustainable practices among property managers.
Let’s delve deeper into what these credentials entail; why green property management is important; and what the future of green property management looks like…
To continue reading this article, bounce on over to Chris’s blog here.
