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| 1. What is the name of the complete course series that you offer? return to top | |
| It is the Real Estate Environmental and Energy Education Certification series. | |
| 2. Why don’t you offer just one course? return to top | |
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When doing the research, the author and originator of the series could see this as an emerging field of interest and the laws and initiatives need to have 3-4 years to settle in across the country. |
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| 3. Which professionals will benefit from your educational series? return to top | |
| Our courses are designed to respond to the needs of Realtors, Home Inspectors, Real Estate Appraisers and Mortgage Professionals. This information will also benefit their staff personnel to include underwriters, title companies, attorneys and anyone involved in a real estate transaction. | |
| 4. Can we take the course on line? return to top | |
| Not at this time. This is a very climate specific topic so creating the teaching materials to be community oriented is what makes it so exciting. Our classroom delivery is well received. It is important to have interaction with the students. | |
| 5. What other courses does your company offer? return to top | |
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Currently we are offering courses focusing on the four major disciplines of the Real Estate Industry. The courses are Green Building for Real Estate Professionals/Realtors (Licensees), Introduction to Green Building for Home (Property) Inspectors, Introduction to Green Building for Mortgage Professionals, and Introduction to Green Building for Real Estate Appraisers. Our series will continue through 2012-Future Focus on Green Design, Systems, Materials, Mortgage Products, Tax Incentive Updates, Funding Sources, Renewable Energy Practice, Branding, and more. |
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| 6. What states is the Green Building for Real Estate Professionals course approved in? return to top | |
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Green Building for Real Estate Professionals course is approved in 12 states for 3 hours of CE credits- Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, New Mexico, Minnesota, South Carolina, Maryland, DC, Virginia, Illinois, Iowa and Delaware. Our 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th states on the drawing board for approval are California, Connecticut, Colorado, Idaho, Texas, Oregon and Washington State. |
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7. Is the Home Inspection course approved for education credits? If so, where? return to top |
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| Introduction to Green Building for Home Inspectors course is approved by ASHI, NAHI and NACHI for 4 hours of CE credits. | |
| 8. Is the Appraiser course approved for education credits in any states? return to top | |
| Yes, Introduction to Green Building for Real Estate Appraisers course is approved for 4 hours of CE credits in Florida and will be launching by the end of 2008. | |
| 9. Are these certification courses associated with National Association of Realtors? return to top | |
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No, but we have been mentioned on their web site and in their publications many times. Our company is the certifying agent for over 3000 realtors in 12 states. |
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| 10. Is the course designed for Residential or Commercial Real Estate? return to top | |
| The course addresses both areas for these practitioners. | |
| 11. Why is “Green” so important today? return to top | |
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Human activity is proven to be responsible for climate changes on a global scale. However, the main reason to go green is not only environmental concerns, but it has become an economic issue. Endorsing new air-quality standards or using renewable energy resources is extremely profitable. Green Real Estate Education is the leading source of “green” information for the Real Estate Industry. In today’s challenged market, going “green” is helping real estate professionals to position themselves in this new arena. |
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| 12. What is the advantage of being Green Certified? return to top | |
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Green Real Estate Education is the only company in the United States that provides all in the real estate arena local education on up to date resources for green design, systems, materials, mortgage products, government tax incentives, funding sources, new renewable energy practice, and how to market. 68% of people who bought property last year say no one talked with them about energy efficiency. Having a Green Certification gives a competitive edge by expanding a professionals market base. |
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| 13. Are there any marketing materials we can use or a logo to promote our business? return to top | |
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Yes. When you complete the course, you are given a certificate and the right to use our logo “I am Green Leadership Certified.” |
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| 14. Once we complete the course, how do we get our certificate? return to top | |
| After you register on our site, you can download the certificate and the logo “I am Green Leadership Certified.” | |
| 15. Does the course offer Continuing Education credits? return to top | |
| Yes, the course provides 3 hours of Continuing Education credits in most states. | |
| 16. How do I register for the course? return to top | |
| Please contact the Education Director in your company or in you local association. You may also fill out our form on Contact Us on our site. | |
| 17. How much does the course cost? return to top | |
| The cost includes the certification course, and the manual and is under $100! Please contact your local board or your company for prices in your area. | |
| 18. Is the course available in my area? return to top | |
| If it is not at this time, it will be very soon. We recommend that you contact your local board to find out when the course will be offered in your area. If it is not available, you can request your association or company contact us to offer this training to its agents. | |
| 19. Are there tax incentives for consumers and business entities for going green? return to top | |
| Yes, and our course will give you the resources on how to access this information for you to offer to your clients. | |
| 20. Do we have a blog? return to top | |
| Yes, it is located under the Instructors tab on the main navigation menu. | |
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