Slide header copyIntroduction

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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

Slide header copyWhat You Will Learn

Course organized in five chapters:1. Marketing to the Green Home Buyer2. Green Practices in New Home

Design3. Green Practices in Home

Construction4. Valuation and Incentives for Green

Homes5. Green Living

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Slide header copyWhat You Will Learn

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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Slide header copyWhat You Will Learn

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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Slide header copyWhat You Will Learn

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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Slide header copyWhat You Will Learn

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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Slide header copyWhat You Will Learn

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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Slide header copySteps to Earn NAR’s Green Designation

Complete this elective course

Score 80% or higher on 30-question final exam

Download a copy of designation application form

Complete and submit form to Green REsource Council

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Slide header copyImportant Notes

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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Slide header copyImportant Notes

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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Slide header copyImportant Notes

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

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

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