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The Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS®
presents
Did You Know?...
70% of homebuyers said they were more inclined to buy a green home in a down economy than a non-green home.*
And
62% of all state governments have adopted green building policies (with 18 states coming on board in the last 3 years alone).*
Consumers are demanding it.
Government is requiring it.
Feel the momentum.
NAR's GREEN Designation is not part of a current fad. Two-thirds of consumers* are in tune to green homes and buildings, and understand that there is a link between green properties, cost savings, and healthy living.
NAR's Green Designation gives you the tools you need to guide clients through buying, selling or building in the sustainable marketplace.
Earn your GREEN Designation in only 3 days!
$$$ Special - Register for BOTH Courses & SAVE $25!!!! $$$
To earn your designation, you must complete the Core Course and one of the following electives: Residential, Commercial or Property Management.
Each course is approved for MD Continuing Education Credit.**
Breakfast & Lunch will be provided all 3 days.
2-Day Core Course - March 24 & 25, 2010
Time: 8:30 am - 5 pm both days
Cost: $275
Instructor: Terri Watson
Core curriculum includes:
- Green building concepts, principles and practices
- Marketing to the green consumer
- Potential cost savings of green features
- The significance of LEED, Energy Star, and other rating systems
- Regulatory issues, zoning and building codes as they relate to sustainability
- Support with referrals, marketing tools and consumer awareness campaigns
- Advising clients seeking qualified "green" professionals
- Sustainable communities and land planning
- Green living: housekeeping, energy efficiency and air quality
- Greening your business practices
Residential Elective Course - March 26, 2010
Time: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Cost: $100
Instructor: Terri Watson
Course Objectives:
- Explain the cost/benefit value of green homes and features
- Describe resource-efficient home systems, appliances, building methods and materials
- Outline the benefits of an energy audit and guide clients in obtaining one
- Recognize sources of VOCs and toxins that impact indoor air quality and the environment
Click here to register online or click here to download the registration form.
*Source: Green Outlook 2009: Trends Driving Change, McGraw Hill Constructions
**The 2-Day Core Course & Residential Elective Course are each approved for 6 clock hours of Topic F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees. Obtaining the Continuing Education Certificate is contingent on successfully passing each course final exam with at least an 80%.
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