Realty

EcoTeal Realty was founded by Maria Tettman to serve communities throughout Southern California. We are experienced with buildings that use resources, such as water and solar systems, efficiently and that improve the health, safety, and comfort of owners and occupants by design. Buildings with energy-efficient and “green” characteristics provide cost savings for its owners. Therefore, we provide value to clients by assisting them make educated purchase decisions by identifying environmental features that provide the best price and quality without compromising or sacrificing convenience, comfort or style.

We also assist sellers to market their properties by promoting green features and energy-efficient designs that sets them apart from other properties available.  As trained experts we can illustrate the reduced environmental impact, increased building performance, lowered maintenance and operating costs and the health benefits of green-built buildings.

 

Other services include:

  • Providing our customers with a list of qualified energy raters that offer substantive information on home-energy performance and indoor air quality.
  • Helping clients understand energy rating reports. These reports provide recommendations on energy-efficient improvements and the approximate costs associated with them, as well as estimated monthly energy bill savings expected from the improvements.
  • Providing a list of energy-efficient mortgage lenders or information on “green” financing options that help clients finance their properties or installed energy-efficient improvements.
  • Offer clients with lists of green resources that provide them with valuable recommendations on how to address potential home-maintenance issues efficiently while making healthier, greener choices.
  • Capitalize on available federal, state and local rebates and financial incentives.
  • Identifying potential health-related benefits of green buildings for health-conscious individuals or for those with compromised immune systems.

 

Our associations with energy-efficient/environmental organizations and professionals enable us to provide clients with the most constructive information and service possible. As a member of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Energy Star, Association of Energy Engineer (AEE), EcoBroker, ASHREA and National Association of Realtors (NAR) we are at the forefront of the latest Green Building developments in our community. There are many incentive programs in our area that are designed to promote green buildings. These programs offer cost savings and encourage buyers to purchase energy-efficient, healthy homes.

Please contact us at mtettman@ecoteal.net to learn more about green properties and practical improvements. Let us use our expertise to help you thru the real estate transaction and market these features to the community.