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Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon (Bend Premier Real Estate)

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

So long as citizens allow it, government will keep intruding on our private lives. Duke Energy does these audits here for free, but I don't like the idea of forcing anything on buyers or sellers.

Oct 03, 2016 12:37 AM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Lynnea,

I agree with Nina Hollander .  We have enough government telling us how to live what to do.  Some days I am inclined to think that they are just making more jobs.  A

Oct 03, 2016 01:04 AM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

another inspection and report to mucky the waters.... that's what I think as a listing agent!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oct 03, 2016 12:39 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Mandatory home energy labeling is officially part of Canada's  Climate Change Action Plan, and it requires that all homes offered for sale undergo an audit that shows how much energy they consume and where. The requirement for an audit will apply to both new homes and resale homes and will be a required condition of sale, coming in 2017.  In my opinion, a ridiculous idea but I didn't vote for nice hair and smoking weed!

Oct 03, 2016 03:19 AM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

WOW!!!  And I thought California was a nanny state!

I'm reminded of a quote from the great Ronald Reagan:

 

Obviously I'm against this extra bureaucratic nonsense.  Guess your state association is not very proactive in defending real estate.

Oct 03, 2016 02:18 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

More government intervention ... we have something similar happening in CA - not a point of sale - but "low flush toilets will become law."  I get that we are in a drought state ... yet there is no way to manage this law which makes it yet another dumb-ass law. 

Oct 03, 2016 01:37 AM
Rainmaker
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

If it fails they expert opinion will they give a grant to make it right!

We may elect them but it does not make them an expert in every field.

Oct 03, 2016 01:19 AM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Way too many regulations to justify more government jobs and spending. IMHO!

Oct 03, 2016 12:42 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

This sounds like revenue enhancement and more disclosures.   

Oct 03, 2016 12:42 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I think this is over and above their responsibility and jurisdiction. Since it is a regulation then it will likely pass but if the constituents voice their objections it can be taken done.

Oct 03, 2016 10:28 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Far too much interference by big brother in portland.

Oct 03, 2016 07:08 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Over reach of government authority. Stupid & who is going to do the audit that is credible? Is Portland going to get a kickback or do it 'for the good of the people'?

Oct 03, 2016 03:17 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Lynnea Miller What purpose does this serve? Seems to be unnecessary work for the seller.

Oct 03, 2016 03:07 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Sounds like a lot of hassle and cost to an already complicated process.

Oct 03, 2016 02:57 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

More intrusion and hassles for consumers. Someone is making money

Oct 03, 2016 02:35 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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I agree with Kenneth J. Jones, SRES, SFR, SCGREA wholeheartedly!  Until we stand up and say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, this will continue too.  It's a sad state of affairs!

Oct 03, 2016 01:37 AM
Rainmaker
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

More government BS.

Oct 03, 2016 01:26 AM
Rainmaker
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April Swenson
Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers - Ocean Shores, WA
CRS and Managing Broker - Ocean Shores Real Estate

Big brother needs to stay out! I think this is way over the top, even for a liberal city like Portland.

Nov 02, 2016 01:24 AM
Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

That is an intrusion by a government out of control!

Oct 05, 2016 01:30 AM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do not like it.

Oct 03, 2016 09:36 PM
Rainmaker
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Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

It sounds expensive....and sometimes to people who can least afford it...is this going to be a new part of what is negotiated in a contract...will the city require minimum standards ?

Oct 03, 2016 08:15 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

It's another intrusion, and will make buying and selling of homes more difficult. 

Oct 03, 2016 03:57 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

It is another money grab by some power hungry politicians

Oct 03, 2016 02:54 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I can see requiring a history of utility bills, but an energy audit is a little over-reaching.

Oct 03, 2016 01:53 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Sounds like another layer of protocol.

Oct 03, 2016 01:35 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

I hate Government, and I hate Government regulations.  It is time for another 4th of July.

Oct 03, 2016 01:16 PM
Rainmaker
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

We already have it..it's a pain in the butt!

Oct 03, 2016 12:10 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I highly doubt that would ever pass in the Phoenix area.

Oct 03, 2016 10:06 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Portland should meet Montgomery County MD - we have to list utility costs for the past year and do a radon test now 

Oct 03, 2016 09:26 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Sounds like the city needs another source of revenue.  

Oct 03, 2016 07:53 AM
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John Meussner
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#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

Not an idea I like.  One person's energy usage can be very unique.  The thermostat, water usage, whether lights are left on, etc, all play a larger role in energy savings than an "audit" could possibly reveal.

Oct 03, 2016 06:47 AM
Rainmaker
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

If locals do not like the new regulation, they can vote for a new city council with a mandate to remove it.

Oct 03, 2016 06:24 AM
Rainmaker
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

It would bother me as a Realtor as it puts another step in the way of getting a home on the market but it sounds like it would be great knowledge for a buyer to have up front.

Oct 03, 2016 05:20 AM
Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Non-Real Estate folk should stay out of the Real Estate business. There is enough safe-guard, rules, regs, documents and all the rest already. No to this

Oct 03, 2016 03:44 AM
Rainmaker
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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Oh, good grief.  Portland sounds like Montgomery County, MD in its intrusion into private lives.  NO, not a fan. At all. 

Oct 03, 2016 03:17 AM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Beyond the scope of their area of concentration!

Oct 03, 2016 02:17 AM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Wow, Not sure if I would be a fan of it.

Oct 03, 2016 02:06 AM
Rainmaker
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Not a fan of one more requirement.  

Oct 03, 2016 01:51 AM
Rainmaker
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AJ Heidmann ~ CRS
McEnearney Associates, Inc. - Alexandria, VA
YOUR Alexandria & Arlington, VA Real Estate Expert

Lynnea - I think it is, as many others have already said, an over reach of government (a.k.a. the nanny state).  Just another way to create another cottage industry/seller expense in the name of consumer protection, because apparently people can't take care of themselves.  If a buyer wants to do an energy audit; have at it by all means, but to require it on every transaction is bunch of hooey!

Oct 03, 2016 01:43 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I would fight against this. Energy audits can be very subjective.

Oct 03, 2016 01:34 AM
Rainmaker
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I think homeowners should have a say whether or not it is done.  Not mandated.

Oct 04, 2016 08:52 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Lynnea Miller - in a way, it's good. Though I do not like too much of interference when the seller is ready to sell home.

Oct 03, 2016 04:13 PM
Rainmaker
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Interesting. I think it will be a useful tool for buyers and might lead more homeowners to be conscious of energy efficiency, so I think it's a good, progressive move.

Oct 03, 2016 01:30 AM
Rainmaker
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

In CA many homes are under insulated. Instead of building new power plants, they try to improve insulation, add more self generating solar panels.

less carbon.

I think it is a good idea.

Oct 03, 2016 01:28 AM