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Green Designation
NAR's Sustainable Property Designation
The Green Designation
 This designation addresses the concerns of consumers that are
seeking real green expertise, not just lip service. You can be the
one they come to for answers.
As a real estate professional, you can have a real and lasting
impact. Get the designation that will help you make it happen.
Consumer demand for green understanding is growing at a phenomenal rate.
Be a leader — become the green real estate resource for your
community.
To receive the designation, you must complete the Core Course
and one of the following electives:
Residential / Commercial / Property Management
The Commercial and Property Management Electives Course will be
available on-line 2nd quarter 2009.
Click
here to download the GREEN Application Form.
Core Curriculum Includes:
- Green building concepts, principles and practices
- Marketing to the green consumer
- The financial advantages of properties that are eco-friendly
and energy efficient
- The significance of LEED, Energy Star, and other rating
systems
- Regulatory issues, zoning and building codes as they relate
to sustainability
- Advising clients seeking qualified "green" professionals
- Sustainable communities and land planning
- Green living: housekeeping, energy efficiency and air
quality
- Greening your business
- Member support with referrals, marketing tools and consumer
awareness campaigns
Upcoming Class Schedule
Member pricing will be reflected after login.
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Course Information |
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Green Designation Course
September 16 & 17 • 9:30 am - 5:00 pm • 12 hrs. CE
Special September $avings:
ABR/CBR Members: $295
$259
advanced registration; $325 $289 day of course
Non-members: $325
$289 early registration •
$350 $319 day of course
Instructor:
Carol Moson, CRS, ABR, e-Pro, GREEN
Sales/Associate Broker
Instructor/Trainer |
Residential Elective Course NAR's Green Designation Residential Elective Course provides real estate professionals with knowledge and awareness of green building principles applied in residences so that they can guide buyer-clients in purchasing and retrofitting green homes as well as help sellers by listing and marketing green properties. The Course encourages the real estate professional to be an advocate for green principles in the design and use of homes and a positive force for creating sustainable communities.
Learning Objectives
- Respond to customer trends and preferences for green home features in new construction and remodeling/retrofitting of existing homes.
- Describe resource-efficient home systems, appliances, building methods, and materials.
- Explain the benefits of an energy audit and guide clients and customers in obtaining one.
- Assist clients and customers in evaluating the cost-benefit of green home features and actions.
- Discuss green home principles and actions and respond to consumer preferences for green home features in new construction and remodeling/retrofitting of existing homes.
- Guide clients and customers in evaluating the cost-benefit of remodeling/retrofitting green-home features.
- Take into account green-home features when developing a price-proposal/offer for a seller or buyer.
- Demonstrate the cost/benefit value of green-home features in marketing properties.
- Inform clients and customers of green housekeeping, gardening, and landscaping methods.
- Recognize sources of VOCs and toxins that impact indoor air quality and the environment.
- Guide clients in selecting energy-efficient appliances and disposing of old ones.
- Exemplify green principles in disposal of recyclable and unrecyclable items.
- Identify coalition partners in the community.
- Compile information on green resources and programs in the community.
- Develop a network of professionals who adhere to green principles (contractors, designers, builders, repair service providers, landscapers).
This course is also available online. |
