GREEN Designation Common Questions
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General Questions
Education Questions
Other Questions Regarding GREEN
Education Questions
| Q. How
can I earn the GREEN designation and when is it awarded? |
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A. REALTORS® can earn NAR's Green Designation by completing the following three obejctives: Take and pass the
2-day Green Designation Course, take and pass one of three one-day Elective courses, and submit the GREEN Application Form to the GREEN RESOURCE COUNCIL along with proof of completion of your elective course. After the application is approved by the Green Resource Council, you will be notified by the council when you have achieved NAR's Green Designation.
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| Q. What are the elective course topics? |
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A. Elective course topics include Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, and Property Management. You can take as many of the elective courses as you like, but you are only required to complete one to earn NAR's Green Designation. |
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| Q. I've completed my Core Course and elective course. When can I gain access to the member service portion of GreenResourceCouncil.org and begin marketing? |
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A. You may only call yourself a NAR Green Designee and use NAR's Green Designation when you have been informed by the Green Resource Council that your application has been approved and you have been awarded NAR's Green Designation. You will then receive login information for the member services portion of the website, which contains marketing materials, the latest news and information, and a network of the Designees. |
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| Q. Do NAR's Green Designation courses count toward continuing education credit? |
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A. No, the courses are not approved for continuing education credit in Wisconsin. |
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| Q. I have substantial education and/or experience in green real estate and green building. Can I test out of all educational requirements of NAR's Green Designation? |
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A. It is not possible to test out of all the educational requirements of the program. NAR guarantees that everyone who earns NAR's Green Designation and distinguishes themselves as a NAR Green Designee has the same core education from NAR. It is therefore essential that all students complete course training approved by NAR. |
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| Q. What are the requirements to maintain NAR's Green Designation after earning it? |
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A. Designees must be members (and maintain membership) in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® either as a REALTOR® member or Institute Affiliate member, as well as members of the Green Resource Council. |
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| Q. How much are the annual dues for the Green Resource Council? |
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New Designees receive a free one-year membership in the Green Resource Council. After the first year, annual dues are $99. |
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| Q. Why would I want to earn the GREEN
designation? |
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A. NAR's GREEN Designation is not a fad. Green real estate is altering fundamental market dynamics. Studies show that two-thirds' of consumers are paying attention to green homes and buildings; they recognize the link between green properties, cost savings and healthy living. |
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Other Questions Regarding GREEN
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Q. I earned my
GREEN in one
state, but am now preparing to be licensed in
another. Is my GREEN still valid? |
| A. Yes, once you have earned the GREEN, all
other states will recognize it. |
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Q. I noticed that my
GREEN
designation does not appear in NRDS. How do I get
this to appear? |
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A. Please contact the Green Resource Council at 800-498-9422 or email them at greendesignation@realtors.org |
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Q. I have earned the
GREEN
designation, but am planning to disaffiliate from
the REALTORSŪ organization. May I still use the
designation on my business card and marketing
materials? |
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A. No. In order to use the
GREEN designation
mark, you must be a member in good standing with the
National Association of REALTORSŪ as well as a member of the Green Resource Council. |
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Q. Does NAR recognize any other certification or designation programs related to green properties and practices? |
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A. NAR's GREEN Designation is the only one of its kind for real estate agents and property managers recognized by the National Association of REALTORS. |
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