Pioneer Realty of Florida is "Pioneering the Green Real Estate Method" by helping to teach buyers and sellers of residential and commercial properties to understand that going "Green" is simply choosing to make environmentally responsible choices. 

Being a Florida Native and Realtor since 1983 alone doesn't cut it in today's real estate market.  Knowledge of the local market, coupled with a solid understanding of the new environmentally conscious consumer, sets us apart from others in our industry.  Whether you are a first-time home buyer, a remodeling expert, or a seasoned seller wanting to purchase anything from a home in a 55+ community to an Energy Efficient Home or Business...we are here to help you achieve your dreams!  Allow us to assist you  in making your next move!  At Pioneer Realty of Florida, we abide by "Honesty and Integrity Above All."

Educated buyers and sellers know that the investment they plan to purchase or sell must meet the highest standards.  Below are simple strategies you can use to sharpen your environmental awareness when dealing with real estate transactions:

1. Energy Efficiency:  Cut costs by replacing energy-hungry appliances and lighting fixtures with Energy Star rated upgrades. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents that last 5 times longer. Swap old water heaters with tankless or solar heaters (and receive cash back & tax incentives from your energy provider and the IRS).   Install solar tube lighting.  Soybean-based foam insulation is a great alternative to fiberglass. 

2. Indoor Air Quality:  Replace air conditioner filters every other month.  Use low VOC (volatile organic compound) paints that use less toxic materials in production. Replace outdated carpets with products that are made of natural fibers and don't off-gas. 

3. Water Conservation:  Replace that wasteful sprinkler system and thirsty St. Augustine lawn with a drip watering system and native plants that are drought-tolerant.  Are you aware that 75% of your annual water consumption goes to your lawn?!  Rain barrels are inexpensive and can save rain water to be used in times of drought.  

4.  Sustainability: Reuse everything!  Compost your kitchen scraps.  Instead of tossing that dresser, repaint or restain it to be used as furniture in another room.  Cover the top with leftover tile.