Estate Agent to the Stars Talks Green

Real Estate mogul to the stars and green home guru, Ann Eysenring knows a thing or two about greening houses-and selling them.

With celebrity clients such as fashion photographer Herb Ritts, Louie Anderson, Russell Simmons and Sally Hershberger , she has built a solid reputation as a savvy agent in the know.

As owner of Ann World-Wide, Ann manages outrageous properties around the globe and has created a successful company resulting from 12 years in the industry. She is a real estate heavyweight in Hollywood-a position she uses to regularly promote green living.

Ann says in any house, people can do small things to make a big difference in the environment. Ann provides various ways for her clients to change a house into a green home, minimizing their carbon footprint.

Often spotted cruising around Malibu on vintage motorcycles, the estate agent has explored many corners of the world, from the US to Acapulco, Ireland, Belize, Bahamas, Germany and beyond.

The Green Dove caught up with the successful, adventure-seeking, international realtor, business owner, and devoted environmentalist to talk green-estate.

Did you find real estate or did real estate find you?
My mother has been a broker my whole life, so it was natural direction for me.

What’s the one question you can guarantee most people will ask you?
How much do I offer?

How did you get into green?
I had asthma as a child, so I have always been very sensitive to the environment and allergens. Green hasn’t been an option for me in my life, so integrating that into my business was a predictable route.

Is there a rise in interest of green/eco real estate?
Yes, there are many Led Certified homes that have been built and sold in the last couple years. I think that as people become more aware of the benefits to not only the environment but their overall health, green/eco real estate will gain even more popularity.

What tips would you give someone who wants to green their existing property?

Replace your carpeting with hemp and make sure the installers are using a low-emission adhesive. Also check for the “Green Label” seal of approval from The Carpet & Rug Institute.

Use Non-toxic paint. I get mine from Dunne Edwards.

Remove your shoes before entering your home leave the toxins and filth outside.

Open your windows and let the air circulate.

Use plants as natural air purifiers. NASA did a study about what plants are best.

Open you window treatments and let the sun warm the rooms.

Use only non-toxic cleaning products. I mostly use Shaklee and Meyers.

Are green properties easier to sell?
Not necessarily, It still comes down to pricing your property correctly.

What’s your greatest love/passion, real estate or motorbikes?
Actually, it’s surfing.