Arizona Real Estate Continuing Education Course: Going Green: The Environmental Movement in Real Estate

The trend to “go green” extends beyond weekly recycling efforts and the latest hybrid cars. To provide the best service to eco-conscious consumers, it pays to have a thorough understanding of green home qualifications, eco-friendly remodeling possibilities, and energy-efficient technologies.

Course highlights include:

• Green footprints, sustainability, and the environmental effects of energy-efficient homes
• Green renovation options, such as the use of renewable flooring, tubular skylights, xeriscaping, and more
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), and ENERGY STAR®
• Green property requirements, as outlined by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
• Statistics on the cost-saving benefits of green remodeling efforts and energy-efficient technology and appliances
• Tips for inexpensive, yet effective green makeovers that make homes more appealing to eco-conscious buyers
• Activities and scenarios to reinforce key concepts