3.16 Market Place for Green Homes with Kari Klaus

"Is my home going to last longer? Is home gonna be more beneficial for me in some ways?  Is it gonna be easier to maintain? Am I gonna have lower energy bills and water bils?  Is it just gonna be cooler?  Is it gonna be like really interesting and fun to have some that also happens to be environmentally friendly?  Knowing that information as soon as possible in your home search is more beneficial for you than too far down the line when you doing a home inspection or energy audit." - Kari Klaus

Kari Klaus, the founder of Realty Sage with a background in sustainable economic development, found inspiration to create a platform of market place for green homes  while she was renovating her own home to be more sustainable. Kari shares her experience and  challenges of promoting energy-efficient homes and the creation of Realty Sage, a platform that educates and incentivizes sellers to invest in green properties. The platform evolved over time, launching in 2016 and expanding to include Realty Sage Pro's in 2020, connecting real estate agents with home buyers nationwide.  While Realty Sage has received positive response from the market, we both recognize the deficiencies in the real estate industry and the need for more information and transparency for consumers.