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Local RMLS homes database turns 'green'

The Oregonian, February 28, 2007, Dylan Rivera

The Portland area's most comprehensive real estate database went live with a feature Tuesday designed to help Realtors identify and sell homes with environmentally friendly features.

The change comes as good news for home buyers who want a "green" home, and for sellers who want to add eco-friendly panache to their sales pitches. Realtors also are hoping the change will help push up prices -- and commissions -- for some abodes listed in their Regional Multiple Listing Service.

"Green and energy-efficient features have emerged as some of the most important and sought-after by buyers in the RMLS service area," said Beth Murphy, chief executive of the listing service. "With the help of their Realtors, sellers will now be able to market these features in their homes and home buyers will be able to pinpoint homes with those features."

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