Released on = June 18, 2007, 9:25 am

Press Release Author = Emily Peurrung

Industry = Real Estate

Press Release Summary = When you think about industries that can hurt the
environment, real estate might not be at the top of the list. But local real estate
company Johnson Realty of St. Louis realizes agents do have an impact and they are
doing something about it.

Press Release Body = June 20, 2007: ST. LOUIS, Mo.- When you think about
industries that can hurt the environment, real estate might not be at the top of the
list. But local real estate company Johnson Realty of St. Louis realizes agents do
have an impact and they are doing something about it.



"Thousands of miles of stop and go driving, countless reams of unessential, unused
paper and thousands of kilowatts of wasted electricity showing homes with every
light on have an impact on pollutants and carbon emissions," Cheryl Johnson,
co-owner of Johnson Realty said. "By educating ourselves and our clients, we
believe we can implement energy-friendly ideas to do our part."



Some of the ways Johnson is going green include the purchase of its first hybrid
vehicle for showings and listings. Johnson says she hopes to obtain more company
hybrid company cars to reduce carbon emissions and dependency on foreign oil.



Johnson Realty is a hybrid of traditional real estate companies, flat fee brokers
and FSBO. Johnson provides full service representation without the high commissions,
offering a $500 MLS listing plus 1/3% commission at closing. Johnson understands
the importance of the Internet in real estate marketing, encouraging sellers to
market their homes using the least amount of paper possible.



Johnson Realty provides talking signs so the public can have all the information
they need about the home 24 hours a day. Johnson has found that paper fliers get
wet, are expensive and are mostly taken by neighbors. Using reusable signage saves
roughly $150.00 per listing in paper, work hours and ink per home, as well as saving
trees.



In addition, all of the company's faxes and contracts are presented via email saving
countless reams of paper. Johnson Realty also places disclosures online so they are
available to all agents and even non-agents electronically.



One additional consideration Johnson encourages clients to implement are compact
fluorescent light bulbs instead of halogen or tungsten light bulbs. Fluorescent
bulbs can use up to 75% less energy and can cut down on greenhouse gases.



"Remember, thinking green with Johnson Realty means a better, more beautiful future
for St. Louis and the Metro East and more green in your wallet, which is always
nice, too!" Johnson said.



Johnson Realty of St. Louis was founded in 2005 as a hybrid real estate company to
bring St. Louis an alternative to traditional and discount real estate companies.
Johnson Realty is owned by Cheryl and Mike Johnson and the company uses aggressive
Internet marketing, full-service expert representation and real financial savings to
bring a better way to St. Louis sellers and buyers. For more information, visit
www.johnsonstl.com or call 314-726-3174.


Web Site = http://johnsonstl.com

Contact Details = 1676 Bryan Road, Suite 113, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368,
636.379.3895 x.15, emily@kolbeco.net