The boxes are unpacked, the pictures are on the wall, we are settling in. . .now all we need is YOU to come visit our new Portland location!
RMLS™ is having an open house on Tuesday, May 1 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Stop by and grab a pastry or cookie, have a cup of coffee and say hello to our staff.
We would love to meet you, so please come visit us!
On April 22 we mark the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement—Earth Day.
What is Earth Day and how did it come about? According to earthday.org:
“The idea came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, he realized that if he could infuse that energy with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution, it would force environmental protection onto the national political agenda. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a “national teach-in on the environment” to the national media; persuaded Pete McCloskey, a conservation-minded Republican Congressman, to serve as his co-chair; and recruited Denis Hayes as national coordinator. Hayes built a national staff of 85 to promote events across the land.”
In honor of Earth Day we wanted to take a moment to point out some of the ways you can call attention to energy efficiency and green certification in your listings.
In Listing Load as you add or modify a residential listing you’ll find a field called “Energy Efficiency.” If you’re not sure of the definition of the abbreviated features simply click on the “Energy Efficiency” field name and as pop-up list will appear.
Check up to six features that apply to your listing. Energy efficiency is very important to many potential buyers so the more complete the list of energy efficient features the better.
If the property has a Green Certification, like LEED or Energy Star, the year it was certified is required so make sure it’s available when entering your listing information.
You may notice that some of the energy efficiency features are also available for selection in other fields for example FOR-95 can also be found as a heat field choice.
If you have any questions about our energy efficiency features or Green Certification fields, please call our Help Desk at 503-872-8002 or send them an email. We’re here to help our subscribers.
Earth Day Activities
Portland Earth Day Activities for Kids
On April 22 we mark the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement—Earth Day.
What is Earth Day and how did it come about? According to earthday.org:
“The idea came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, he realized that if he could infuse that energy with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution, it would force environmental protection onto the national political agenda. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a “national teach-in on the environment” to the national media; persuaded Pete McCloskey, a conservation-minded Republican Congressman, to serve as his co-chair; and recruited Denis Hayes as national coordinator. Hayes built a national staff of 85 to promote events across the land.”
In honor of Earth Day we wanted to take a moment to point out some of the ways you can call attention to energy efficiency and green certification in your listings.
In Listing Load as you add or modify a residential listing you’ll find a field called “Energy Efficiency.” If you’re not sure of the definition of the abbreviated features simply click on the “Energy Efficiency” field name and as pop-up list will appear.
Check up to six features that apply to your listing. Energy efficiency is very important to many potential buyers so the more complete the list of energy efficient features the better.
If the property has a Green Certification, like LEED or Energy Star, the year it was certified is required so make sure it’s available when entering your listing information.
You may notice that some of the energy efficiency features are also available for selection in other fields for example FOR-95 can also be found as a heat field choice.
If you have any questions about our energy efficiency features or Green Certification fields, please call our Help Desk at 503-872-8002 or send them an email. We’re here to help our subscribers.
Earth Day Activities
Portland Earth Day Activities for Kids
On April 22 we mark the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement—Earth Day.
What is Earth Day and how did it come about? According to earthday.org:
“The idea came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, he realized that if he could infuse that energy with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution, it would force environmental protection onto the national political agenda. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a “national teach-in on the environment” to the national media; persuaded Pete McCloskey, a conservation-minded Republican Congressman, to serve as his co-chair; and recruited Denis Hayes as national coordinator. Hayes built a national staff of 85 to promote events across the land.”
In honor of Earth Day we wanted to take a moment to point out some of the ways you can call attention to energy efficiency and green certification in your listings.
In Listing Load as you add or modify a residential listing you’ll find a field called “Energy Efficiency.” If you’re not sure of the definition of the abbreviated features simply click on the “Energy Efficiency” field name and as pop-up list will appear.
Check up to six features that apply to your listing. Energy efficiency is very important to many potential buyers so the more complete the list of energy efficient features the better.
If the property has a Green Certification, like LEED or Energy Star, the year it was certified is required so make sure it’s available when entering your listing information.
You may notice that some of the energy efficiency features are also available for selection in other fields for example FOR-95 can also be found as a heat field choice.
If you have any questions about our energy efficiency features or Green Certification fields, please call our Help Desk at 503-872-8002 or send them an email. We’re here to help our subscribers.
Earth Day Activities
Portland Earth Day Activities for Kids
A big thank-you to everyone who braved the snowy weather last week and attended the Trade Fair! We appreciate the great feedback we got from attendees who stopped by the RMLS™ booth.
Congratulations to Inspections Unlimited for winning best booth display and to runner-up American Home Shield. Here are some photos of the booths.
The Portland Office Will Be at a New Location Starting on March 26, 2012
Just a reminder that the Portland office will move to a new location on March 26, 2012. Our new address will be 8338 NE Alderwood Road, Suite 230, Portland, OR 97220.
Here’s a quick rundown of upcoming real estate events and education for March in Oregon and Southern Washington. If you have an event that is not listed here, please let us know by commenting below. For future events, please send an e-mail to communications (at) rmls (dot) com.
Events around the region:
March 8
PMAR–Owner and Manager Forum
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Tips for Managing in an Ever-Changing World REO Properties: Buyer Beware
9:00am – 10:30am, Crowne Plaza, Portland Convention Center
Networking: 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $15 per person
Covering hot topics in today’s marketplace:
Attendance is limited to company owners and managers. One and one-half hours continuing education credit (topic: risk management) will be issued. How to Register: Prepaid reservations required by noon on Monday, March 5th. Download a reservation form here. Questions? E-mail PMAR Governmental Affairs Assistant Christa Thompson or call 503-459-2169.
March 22
CCAR–Renovation Loan Class with Homestreet Bank
1:00pm – 4:00pm, Clark County College Tech Center, 3 CE hours
Cost: $5
Join us and come learn how to:
March 23
Fair Housing Council-–Design & Construction (D&C) requirements under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) 9:00am – 4:00pm, The Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Avenue – Room C
Seating is available first-come, first-serve but pre-registration is required: www.FHCO.org/event_reg.htm
Who should attend? Anyone involved with multifamily housing—from design and ownership, through sales and management. Certificates of attendance will be issued by our organization to present to whatever licensing or accreditation board you may be affiliated with. Additionally, approved CEs are available upon request for real estate. For more information:
http://fhco.org/pdfs/D&Cflyer06142011.pdf
This March, take advantage of FREE RMLSweb training!
If you are an RMLS™ subscriber, we have lots of FREE educational opportunities at a location near you; click the link for your area to view the March Training Calendar:
-Coos County
-Eastern Oregon
-Eugene
-Gresham
-Hood River
-Portland
-Roseburg
-Salem
-Vancouver