2. Slide header copy Introduction I-1  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

3. Slide header copy What You Will Learn  Course organized in five chapters: 1.Marketing to the Green Home Buyer 2.Green Practices in New Home Design 3.Green Practices in Home Construction 4.Valuation and Incentives for Green Homes 5.Green Living I-2

4. Slide header copy What 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” I-3

5. Slide header copy What 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 I-4

6. Slide header copy What 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 I-5

7. Slide header copy What 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 I-6

8. Slide header copy What 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 I-7

9. Slide header copy Steps 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 I-8

10. Slide header copy Important 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. I-9

11. Slide header copy Important 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. I-10

12. Slide header copy Important 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 I-11