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Nov 7, 2008 7:15:57 PM
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I just earned NAR's GREEN Designation and am a Foundation of NAR's GREEN Resource Council.

I believe this training will complement the ECO Broker educational program and recommend taking these classes as they well become available in 2009 throughout the USA.

NAR's GREEN Philosophy= Preserve, Prevent, Create, Conserve and Achieve health for the planet.

Live, love and laugh along the way....

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Nov 7, 2008 7:24:20 PM
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That's terrific news MoonstoneBob! Can you give us more information? Would you like to create a drop file sharing page to let us know what you liked about the class, and what needs improvement.

Cherie

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Nov 7, 2008 7:30:57 PM
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http://drop.io/iu7qku8
login: green

Share your thoughts on drop file.

I would like to know more about NAR's Green Designation. Please tell us what the cost was, and how much time it took. Where do we go to find the logo that is associated with this?

Does NAR have any statistics yet on days on market for a LEED certified home versus traditional? Any areas that are greener than others?

How about any MLS's that have gone green yet.

This is great news.

  1. Edited by Cherie Young on Nov 7, 2008 7:33:36 PM
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Nov 7, 2008 9:18:31 PM
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It's nice to meet you and look forward to making a real Green friendship where I hope we can learn from each other.

This new designation training was provided to about 100 trainers from all around the US here in Orlando where I am still at the NAR convention. The 12 hour, two day course is going to be offered by these new authorized educators in 2009. The required additional elective is offered online. I believe the two day course is $399.00 and the elective is $199.00. With the payment you well become a member in the GREEN REsource Council, after the first year it's annual dues well be $99.00.

The logo can be found at the NAR GREEN Resource Council web site. Of course you must earn it to use it. It's attractive green color house and the words GREEN and NRA's sustainable property designation under it. Like all educational experiences a lot depends on the skills of the instructor.

To locate an authorized trainer and/or schedule you can contact NAR's GREEN REsource Council at e-mail green designation@realtors.org and their web site is greenresourcecouncil.org, phone number 800-874-6500.

I an unable to answer your LEED question however there is a strong belief that the new paradigm and public awareness is growing rapidly. Of course "green washing" is also a problem too.

The core principle is to practice social responsibility, promote sustainability, practice resource efficiency and conservation.

I always ask: How my actions effect other other people and the environment? I have a long way to go to get where I need and/or want to be.

I will be happy to be part of your group(s) and help and/or participate in any way I can.

Your new friend, Moonstonebob

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Nov 8, 2008 11:58:25 AM
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I am very interested in becoming a ECO agent Can you get us a list of dates and locations where these classes will be given please.

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Nov 9, 2008 7:03:13 PM
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Here's the web site with all the details:

http://www.greenresourcecouncil.org/

Bob, I was in the class of 237 Realtors in Orlando and I don't know how you received your GREEN designation, as the required followup class hasn't even been announced or offered. You are jumping the gun...an example of greenwashing?

The Ecobroker course can substitute for the followup online course, but all has to be okayed by the council and NAR and I get the impression they will be keeping a tight rein.

If you'd like more info on how the course went, feel free to contact me.

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Nov 10, 2008 10:15:45 AM
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NAR's Green Designation Core Course

Course Credit:

Course Duration:

2 Days

NAR's Green Designation Core Course provides real estate professionals with knowledge and awareness of green building principles applied in residences, commercial properties, developments, and communities so that they can help consumers in purchasing, retrofitting, and operating green properties. The course encourages the real estate professional to be an advocate for green principles in the design and use of homes and commercial buildings and a positive force for creating sustainable communities.

In order to earn NAR's Green Designation, the student must successfully complete the Core Course and one of three elective course. Elective courses are Green Residential Real Estate, Green Commercial Real Estate, and Green Property Management.

NAR's Green Designation is supported by the NAR Green Resource Council. Students who complete the Core Course receive a one-year membership in NARís Green Resource Council.

NAR's Green Designation Core Course Objectives

The overall goals of the NAR's Green Designation Core Course are to:

  • Integrate green concepts and benefits into a personal viewpoint that informs choices in real estate business practice.

  • Acquire the concepts and vocabulary of the green paradigm as applied in real estate and use this terminology correctly in interactions with customers and clients.

  • Recognize, validate, and respond to concerns and priorities of the green-generation consumeróseller, buyer, tenant, builder, developer.

  • Make the appropriate disclosures consistent with NAR Code of Ethics and state regulations.

  • Describe the interrelationships of sustainable communities, smart growth, natural habitat conservation, New Urbanism, and land planning with green homes and buildings.

  • Acquire awareness of trends in public and consumer sentiment on quality of life issues and community economic development.

  • Identify how the green philosophy can be employed in housing of all types.

  • Recognize the features that make a home or building green and resource efficient in construction or remodeling, use, and operation

  • Recognize and respond to obstacles-regulatory, zoning, building codes, costs, perceptions, lack of knowledgeóthat can impede green development and construction

  • Inform customers and clients of the significance of LEED, Energy Star, and other rating systems

  • Discuss the cost-benefit of resource-efficient building and home systems, materials, land usage, and maintenance

  • Adapt listing presentations and buyer-counseling sessions to address concerns and priorities of the green consumer.

  • Price and market resource-efficient properties.

  • Guide buyers in finding and making an offer on a resource-efficient property.

  • Guide consumers in finding qualified professionals who are familiar with and practice green home/building principles.

  • Inform customers and clients of green mortgage options and state/local incentives that encourage and enable resource efficiency.

  • Use the course material and green designation as marketing tools.

  • Implement resource-efficient and green practices in the real estate office environment.

  • Form coalitions with community planners and groups to foster resource-efficient communities and lifestyles.

NAR's Green Designation Core Course Outline

I. A New Paradigm

  • Green and Public Awareness

  • Green Milestones

  • The Core Principles of Green

  • Current Situation

  • Energy

  • Water

  • Land

  • Enhancing Health and Well Being

  • Estimating Your Green Profile

II. Green Communities

  • Sustainability

  • Smart Growth

  • Case Study in Smart Growth

  • Smart Growth as an Agent of Change

  • Green Affordable Housing

    III. Green Homes and Buildings

    • What Makes a Home of Building Green?

    • Green Design Principles

    • Green Construction Principles

    • Reducing Toxins in the Home and Workplace

    • Systems Overview

    • Ratings and Evaluation Standards

    • Cost/Benefit

    • Energy Diagnostics

    • Remodeling and Retrofitting

    • Green Vendors

    IV. Green Buyers and Sellers

    • The Green Buyer

    • Exercise: The Green Buyer and Homeowner

    • Exercise: Green Buyer Case Studies

    • Green Mortgages

    • Homeowner Incentives

    • Listing and Marketing the Green Home

    • MLS Adaptations

    • Exercise: Marketing the Green Home

    • Fulfilling Legal and Professional Obligations

    • Disclosure

    • Finding Experts in Your Community

    V. Greening Your Real Estate Practice

    • Using This Designation in Your Marketing

    • Green Partners in Your Community

    • Sponsoring Green Events

    • Greening Your Office Environment

    • Green Closing Gifts

    • Green Driving

    End of outline

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    Nov 10, 2008 10:16:46 AM
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    Course calendar

    http://coursecalendar.com/designation_green.html

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    Nov 10, 2008 10:18:30 AM
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    Green Designation:

    http://www.rebac.net/Content.aspx?PageName=NewGreenDesignation.htm

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    Nov 10, 2008 8:14:41 PM
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    I am posting information on LinkedIn for Eco Brokers as well. This will be an ongoing powerful group that will also include professionals in the green building industry.

    Cherie

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