Real Estate Information Goes Green
The Chicago Sun-Times (3/10, Morse, 370K) reported, "At the recommendation of green-certified Realtors, and to better serve environmentally-conscious consumers, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) has recently integrated a variety of green design, disclosure and data verification elements to its MLS listing service for the Chicagoland area." The data are "either noted on the main listing, or accessed under the Additional Information link on online listings." Some of the information, like the Walk Score, applies to all listings. "Others are relevant only to new or retrofitted green homes, such as LEED-certified houses, which hold to the highest of green standards as determined by government agencies."
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