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Sustainability Resources

The Real Estate industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries in the world accounting for:

30%

of total carbon dioxide

40%

of all energy

40%

of all raw materials

Our goal is to give you the resources you need to take sustainable action in improving, building, retrofitting and revamping your home. The impacts are real, the benefits significant, and the need critical. Join us in bringing sustainability home and creating a brighter future for all, starting with you.

Save money and do the world a favor!
Here's a list of Sustainability Initiatives in the area:

Pearl Certification

The Pearl certification can be earned based on a property's performance in the following categories: buidling shell, heating & cooling, baseload, home management, renewable energy and energy storage. There are 4 levels of certification all of which reflect highly on a home's performance, sustainability, and value.

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WaterSense Products-EPA

Search tool to find WaterSense labeled products by the EPA which are certified to be more water efficient.

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Home Energy Rating-HERS Index

The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the nationally recognized industry standard by which a home’s energy efficiency and performance is inspected and measured.

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Virginia FAQs

Is Virginia a judicial or non-judicial state?

Non-Judicial

In a non-judicial foreclosure state, the lender does not need to go through the court system in order to foreclose on a property. This process can be quicker and less expensive for the lender compared to a judicial foreclosure.

What is the process of closing on a property in Virginia?

Attorneys and title companies conduct real estate closings. Conveyance is by bargain-and-sale deed. Deeds of trust are the customary security instruments. Foreclosure takes about 2 months. Virginians use ALTA policies and endorsements. Buyers pay the title insurance premiums and the various taxes. Property tax payment dates vary.

Property Taxes in Virginia?

Payment dates vary.

In Virginia, does a property management company require a real estate broker's license?

YES. Key components of property management (leasing and renting) are considered real estate activities under existing Virginia real estate licensing laws. If a property manager is going to lease or offer to lease, or rent or offer for rent, any real estate or improvement on real estate, he or she will need a broker's license. A salesperson working under a broker may engage in such activities.

Are there any exceptions to the requirement that a property manager have a broker's license in Virginia?

YES. For example, regularly salaried employees of property owners are exempt if they limit their activities to showing units, providing factual information about the lease and accepting applications, security deposits and rents. For more information about these and other Virginia property management requirements and exceptions, please contact the Virginia Real Estate Board. Before hiring a property manager to manage your Virginia rental property, you should always check that he or she is licensed appropriately. You can check the license status of Virginia property managers using their Licensee Lookup.

Do you need a broker's license to manage community associations in Virginia?

Virginia recently implemented a licensure program for community association management companies. Any firm offering services as a common interest community manager must be licensed. For more information about these and other Virginia community management requirements and exceptions, please contact the Virginia Real Estate Board. Before hiring a community association or condo association manager to manage your Virginia common interest community, you should always check that he or she is licensed appropriately. You can check the license status of Virginia community association managers using their Licensee Lookup.