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Today we will:

– – Build upon concepts and principles outlined in NAR’s Green Designation Core Course Take a more advanced look at green strategies, practices, and considerations in residential real estate

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Course organized in five chapters:

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Marketing to the Green Home Buyer Green Practices in New Home Design Green Practices in Home Construction Valuation and Incentives for Green Homes Green Living

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Chapter 1: Marketing to the Green Home Buyer

– – – – Compare and contrast national certification and rating programs Identify home features that would appeal to green home buyers Adapt counseling session for a green home buyer Give examples of real estate professionals serving as “source of the source”

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Chapter 2: Green Practices in New Home Design

– – Define whole building design Discuss green design factors, including climate, passive design, and daylighting

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Chapter 3: Green Practices in Home Construction

– – – Discuss innovative construction materials and methods Describe resource-efficient home systems, building methods, and materials Guide clients and customers in analyzing cost/benefit

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Chapter 4: Valuation and Incentives for Green Homes

– – – Account for green home features when developing price proposals and offers Understand considerations in pricing green homes Inform consumers of green mortgage options and incentive programs

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Chapter 5: Green Living

– – – – Explain green housekeeping, gardening, and landscaping methods Understand issues related to composting, mulch, and storm water management Guide clients in selecting energy-efficient appliances and disposing of old ones Exemplify green principles in disposal of recyclable and unrecyclable items

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Designation

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Complete this elective course

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Score 80% or higher on 30 question final exam

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Download a copy of designation application form

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Complete and submit form to Green REsource Council

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Students may NOT use logo for NAR’s Green Designation or distinguish themselves as NAR Green Designees until designation is awarded by Green REsource Council.

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When the designation has been awarded to you, please note that you must maintain membership with NAR and Green REsource Council. Green REsource Council annual dues are $99 USD.

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Rules governing use of term REALTOR® must be strictly followed when using NAR’s Green Designation.

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Logo for NAR’s Green Designation should not be combined with any other graphic or typographic features