For Real Estate Professionals

Sustainability Sells; it’s a real point of difference. We help agents understand & communicate the many benefits.

The Green Gurus™ team provide leading industry information seminars and workshops to aid in bridging the knowledge gap that exists between the property sector and environmentally sustainable design (ESD) and quality construction.

Our real estate workshops are supported by the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) who provide approved Compulsory Professional Development (CPD) points for each of our courses. In addition, CPD points from other industry organisations, including Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and Strata Communities Australia (SCA) can apply (subject to approvals/eligibility).

 

FEATURES OF OUR WORK

Innovation in Housing – REIWA Publication

Smarter ‘green’ homes that are more efficient to run, affordable to maintain, healthier and more comfortable to live in are very saleable. In fact, more buyers, investors and tenants rank sustainability as one of the top five considerations when buying or leasing their home. With new planning requirements focused on energy efficiency and with over 30+ per cent of WA homes now with roof-top solar PV electricity generation systems, agents will need to understand the many benefits and how to communicate them with customers.

Perth’s Real Estate Change Agent – The Fifth Estate 

Nationally recognised go-to platform for Sustainable Development in Australia, The Fifth Estate has featured Green Gurus™ and Chiara Pacifici’s work over the last decade. A number of articles reaffirm that real estate agents hold the key to sustainable property. The evidence gathered over time builds a strong case that we need to do more awareness building and and education with the agents being at the frontline. “Teaching real estate agents – not only teaching but inspiring them to talk about these features– is the most important part of building momentum.”

https://thefifthestate.com.au/

“The R-Codes in Real Estate training course was a very enjoyable and informative day with top quality presenters”

Anthony Hayes | Managing Director Sales & Marketing, St Ives

“I found this information very valuable. For me, it was the best presentation of the day providing lasting value. I can see how a Liveability report fits into the marketing mix for selling and buyer’s agents and with people who prepare property reports for a living”

Peter Fletcher | Managing Director, Rezzi

“This has been the best CPD course I’ve attended with valuable insights into sustainable development, not just in inner urban areas but information is relevant and applicable to development across infill and greenfield land – highly recommended!”

Todd Brown | Licensee, Elders.

“I highly recommend the Green Gurus R-Codes training course. The information is invaluable as an agent navigating the complexity of R codes and sub divisibility of land.  The course covered it clearly and concisely with three great speakers each with strong practical industry knowledge. The day flew by and I have been able to immediately implement some of the knowledge”

Nick French | Sales Partner, C&CO Real Estate

“ I have been attending Reiwa training courses for nearly 20 years, and the Green Gurus full day course on R-codes in realestate was simply the best REIWA course I have attended. The diverse range of speakers were professionals in their field and a wealth of knowledge; which they were generous in sharing. I would highly recommend this course to all sales agents who want to better understand the development potential of the properties that we all sell. Shouldn’t we all? “

Adrian Abel | CEO Abel Property

“The Green Gurus™ have been delivering property industry workshops for the City of Vincent since 2012. Working with the Green Gurus has been an incredibly positive experience and the practical outcomes have been encouraging both in terms of participant feedback and a shift towards encouraging more sustainable outcomes for developments within our city.”

John Carey | Former Mayor, City of Vincent

“Course presenters were engaging and knowledgeable and the material relevant, current and interesting. The course provided us with a deeper understanding of the benefits of sustainable features in the home and the importance of highlighting these features to clients when marketing a home for sale. Most certainly providing us with a point of difference!”

“I wholeheartedly recommend this course to all real estate professionals and congratulate the Green Guru team on their initiative of introducing the topic of sustainability into the WA real estate professional development program. And thanks REIWA for supporting this!”

Sarah Connor | Harcourts Fremantle