Earthwise Engineering LLC Announces Affiliate Relationship with Green Leaf Realty LLC

Online, February 17, 2011 (Newswire.com) - "As announced on the February 5th broadcast of the Arizona Green Living Radio Show," says Shawn Mullins, Owner and Energy Efficiency consultant with Earthwise Engineering LLC, "we are partnering with Green Leaf Realty to provide free energy audits on all of their existing home purchase contracts. Through an exclusive arrangement between our two companies, Green Leaf Realty is covering the cost of a basic energy audit for all of its purchase customers. By utilizing specific energy modeling software this audit will provide existing home purchasers with a general assessment regarding the current energy efficiency of the home they are purchasing, and will also provide a road map for potential areas of improvement. We believe that such information can be a powerful tool in the hand of the average consumer and allow homeowners strategic opportunities on reducing current and future energy costs. Much in the same way that a physical home inspection is meant to educate the buyer on the overall physical condition of the home, our energy audit will provide a similar benefit, but from a performance based approach as to the home's overall energy efficiency. Through the month of February, Earthwise Engineering will also include a free blower door/air infiltration test as part of this audit."

HERS Raters and Building Analysts adhere to a rigorous set of standards established by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) and the Building Performance Institute (BPI). These standards provide the framework for a system of Raters and Providers that ensures quality and ethical standards are adhered to. Individuals carrying both certifications have demonstrated the highest level of proficiency in energy efficiency and building science.

"We recognize that many home buyers out there are becoming more green focused in their home purchase," says Rob Madden, Designated Broker of Green Leaf Realty in Scottsdale. "Offering them a free energy audit as part of the home inspection process gives them a new perspective to consider when buying a home as well as clear steps that they can take to improve the efficiency of the home."

About Green Leaf Realty, LLC
Green Leaf Realty is a full service real estate brokerage in the Phoenix metropolitan area focusing on helping home buyers find greener options in today's real estate market while showing home sellers how to gain a competitive advantage in an ever changing marketplace. Green Leaf agents have the skills and the experience of traditional real estate agents with the expertise in green. For more information on Green Leaf Realty, visit www.greenleafaz.com, or contact Rob Madden at 480-888-1234.