Back to list Service & repair Sep 22, 2013 23:00 Direct Energy and TheRedPin, Brokerage Join Forces to Save Homeowners Money Benefits of relationship include energy efficiency awareness series and exclusive savings in buying and selling real estate for Direct Energy customers TORONTO, ON (Sept. 23, 2013) - Direct Energy is excited to announce a new relationship with TheRedPin, Brokerage, a new customer-focused real estate brokerage based in Toronto. As part of the relationship, special offers have been developed exclusively for Direct Energy customers who purchase or sell their home through TheRedPin, Brokerage. Direct Energy is also pleased to announce that, in an effort to increase awareness of energy efficiency measures for new and existing home owners, Dave Walton, director of home ideas at Direct Energy, will be a regular contributor to TheRedPin's website and newsletter. "This is a great opportunity for Direct Energy to reach out to more homeowners and educate them on the benefits of improving their home's energy efficiency," says Walton. "Not only will energy efficiency upgrades help reduce energy bills, the environmental impact of reducing a home's energy use is another important factor." Direct Energy is offering all Direct Energy customers who use TheRedPin, Brokerage to purchase or sell their home or condo the special offer. This entails the existing Direct Energy Home Services' affinity offer plus a $1,300 credit towards any Direct Energy Home Services purchases within 12 months of the transaction; that's an average savings of more than 20 per cent on a $10,000 home heating and cooling system. "This is a really great offer for homeowners who need new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products," said Walton. "The costs associated with buying or selling a home are often quite high, so every little bit of savings helps." "We've created a different real estate model which gives consumers more control over their home buying and selling experience, allows them to work with great savvy agents that are commission-free, and gives them a rebate on their transaction. Partnering with a brand like Direct Energy that has focused on improving home-owners quality of life gives us a chance to bring their customers the same sense of value - starting from the buying and selling stage," said Shayan Hamidi, Co-founder and CEO of TheRedPin, Brokerage. About Direct Energy Direct Energy is North America's largest provider of heating & cooling, plumbing and electrical services and a leading energy and energy-related services provider with over six million residential and commercial customer relationships. Direct Energy provides customers with choice and support in managing their energy costs through a portfolio of innovative products and services. A subsidiary of Centrica plc (LSE: CNA), one of the world's leading integrated energy companies, Direct Energy operates in 46 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and 10 provinces in Canada. The Canada Home Services business offers heating, ventilation and air conditioning products and services to more than one million customers. For more information contact: Jeff Lanthier Direct Energy 905-943-6260 – Office 647-221-4763 - Mobile jeff.lanthier@directenergy.com About TheRedPin, Brokerage TheRedPin, Brokerage is a real estate brokerage that does things differently, serving the GTA and select cities in Ontario. The brokerage has been leading the way with new efficiencies in the real estate industry, and a customer-service oriented real estate experience with advanced technology and non-commissioned agents (who are paid on salary and given bonuses based on customer satisfaction). Additionally, the brokerage offers TheRedPin Rebate, an award-winning website (featuring more listings than any other real estate destination), and in-house support teams. To learn more about TheRedPin, Brokerage, visit www.TheRedPin.com/company-info. For more information contact: Rokham Fard Co-founder & CMO TheRedPin, Brokerage 416 878-4224 (Direct) rokham@theredpin.com