Lancaster, PA (August 28, 2009) – The Jeff Geoghan Realty Group of Coldwell Banker Select Professionals proudly announced an innovative new homebuyer program this week.
Many homebuyers today are interested in finding the most energy-efficient homes and are often ready to make improvements to the property that reflect their personal values in support of the “green” movement. However, homes on the market aren’t easily identified as being energy-efficient and buyers can find navigating the internet to find serious green contractors a daunting task.
Jeff Geoghan, a longtime green advocate in Central PA, has introduced a new program called the SmartGreen™ Homebuyer Package, designed to bring green products and services into a “one-stop” opportunity for buyers, and to assist them with selecting homes based on energy savings & improvement possibilities. The program website is www.SmartGreenPA.com.
“In my experience working with the public, the most compelling need has been to be able to connect buyers and homeowners with committed green service providers” says Geoghan, who is a Coldwell Banker agent. “There are many great vendors throughout our corner of PA and I’m bringing them together in a comprehensive package consumers can access in one place”.
Customers signing up for the package will receive a complimentary home energy audit performed by Scott Pusey of Pusey & Raffensberger Builders of Lititz, PA. Pusey will perform the audit on the prospective home and deliver a report detailing areas of opportunity. Other key package partners are Douglas Campbell, a LEED AP architect and Steve Mellinger of Blue Moon Solar, both of Lancaster, who are offering complimentary consultations with SmartGreen™ clients. Offers Geoghan “We’re adding new partners regularly, and my ultimate goal is to bring all serious green vendors under one umbrella that buyers can have easy access to”.
Keystone HELP, an acclaimed Pennsylvania state-supported financing program, is also a partner in the Smartgreen™ Package. Keystone HELP, administered by AFC First Financial Corporation, offers low-interest loans to homeowners looking to finance energy-efficient improvements.
Jeff Geoghan is a member of the Green Building Association of Central Pennsylvania, Susquehanna Sustainable Business Network and an Energy Star® partner.
The Jeff Geoghan Realty Group, part of the Coldwell Banker Select Professionals family of real estate agents, is based at 1000 North Prince Street in historic Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their acclaimed website is www.YourLancasterHome.com and they serve the Lancaster PA real estate market with professional and personal services for home buyers and home sellers. Jeff Geoghan is a top real estate expert in Lancaster County, PA, and has been featured in the Lancaster Newspapers, WGAL Channel 8, PA Business Journal and Wall Street Journal.
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Nice article, Jeff. I love the concept of these programs. Just passed the owner of AFC moments ago downstairs:)
He was here yesterday for a meeting - they are behind me 100%! Thanks for the comment.
Great idea. Are you charging homeowners to join this group?
I sent your info to a green contractor / energy audit company I know, so he might call you.
Jeff, this is a great, innovative program for new home buyers but it also is a great resource for existing home buyers who are looking to improve the efficiency of their current homes. I am definately interested in having that energy audit on our 1983 built house!
www.SmartGreenPA.com is a great new website and a useful resource for energy conscious home buyers.