Going Green: The Environmental Movement in Real Estate

In this course, we will discuss the runaway trend in the real estate market to go "green." As more and more clients search exclusively for green homes, it is more important than ever to understand what "green" means and how you can utilize knowledge of "green" living in your efforts marketing and searching for properties.

Course highlights include:

  • Tools that can be shared with your clients so they can measure the impact their lifestyles could leave on the environment, along with helpful tips for reducing their negative impact.
  • Descriptions and videos about popular "green" building, design, and landscaping materials, which will help you identify "green"; features during showings.
  • Videos and Internet resources providing details on programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), and ENERGY STAR®, and details about "green" property requirements, as outlined by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
  • Recommendations that you can share with your seller clients on how they can make inexpensive, effective "green" changes to their homes that appeal to eco-conscious buyers.
  • Suggestions on ways you can "go green" in your real estate business, and details about going paperless.
For Alaska CE, this course falls under ECE credit type with the Designated Core Area of Sales and approved for the following topic and subject areas: Topics-7, 8, and 13, Subject Areas-Energy Conservation, Health, Safety, Environmental Issues, ADA Compliance, and Land Use, Planning, Zoning, Building Codes.

Course Name State State Approval # Elective/ECE Hours Core/DCE Hours Course Hours Suggested Retail Sale Price
Going Green: The Environmental Movement in Real Estate AK 2562 3 0 3   $29.00

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